Japan PM Ishiba to dissolve lower house for Oct 27 election
Just eight days after taking office, Shigeru Ishiba's move to dissolve the House of Representatives is the fastest by a postwar leader.
Wed Oct 09 2024
US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official
The Republican-controlled House approved two articles of impeachment accusing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of not enforcing U.S. immigration laws.
Wed Feb 14 2024
US House of Representatives passes bipartisan tax relief legislation
The US House of Representatives passed bipartisan tax relief legislation, which would reform the child tax credit and other fiscal policies, reported Sputnik.
Thu Feb 01 2024
U.S. House to press forward with spending cuts despite shutdown risk
The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is due to try to advance steep spending cuts this week that could force a partial shutdown of the U.S. government by next week.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Kevin McCarthy elected US House speaker after historic deadlock
The US House of Representatives elected Congressman Kevin McCarthy as speaker early Saturday morning after a historic deadlock.
Sat Jan 07 2023
U.S. House speaker fight enters fourth day amid antebellum-era dysfunction
This week's 11 failed votes marked the highest number of ballots for the speakership since the late 1850s.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Nancy Pelosi to step down as top Democrat in US House
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she's stepping down as the top Democrat in the House of Representatives.
Fri Nov 18 2022
PM congratulates Sam Lim, proud that Bahasa Melayu is heard in Australian Parliament
Ismail Sabri today congratulated and conveyed his best wishes to Muar-born Sam Lim who was elected as Tangney MP in Australia's House of Representatives.
Wed Sep 07 2022
US House Speaker Pelosi leaves Japan, completing series of Asian visits
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has left Japan, thus completing her series of visits to Asian nations.
Sat Aug 06 2022
Malaysian Parliament, US House of Representatives to continue to enhance bilateral ties
The Malaysian Parliament and the US House of Representatives have agreed to continue to communicate and engage in various issues in addition to strengthening their bilateral relations.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Ivanka Trump testifies before US Capitol attack committee
Ivanka testifies for about eight hours to the US House of Representatives committee investigating the siege on the US Capitol.
Wed Apr 06 2022
Trump cannot block congressional probe of attack on US Capitol, judge rules
The US House of Representatives committee investigating the deadly attack on the US Capitol can access Trump's White House records.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Nepal's Supreme Court reinstates parliament; orders new PM to be appointed
The move deals a major blow to Oli, who was unable to muster a majority in the House of Representatives.
Mon Jul 12 2021
Democrats push Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill through Senate on party-line vote
Bidan said he hopes for quick passage by the House of Representatives so he can sign the bill into law soon.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Senate Democrats reach deal on jobless aid in Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill
The deal would scale back the level of jobless benefits provided in the version of the bill that passed the House of Representatives last week.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024