Somali parliament elects Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as president
Somali lawmakers from both houses of parliament who gathered in a hangar inside heavily fortified Mogadishu International Airport elected Hassan Sheikh Mohamud as president Sunday.
Mon May 16 2022
Amendments to Houses of Parliament Act being reviewed - Rais
Amendments to the Houses of Parliament Act 1952 are being reviewed to prohibit any member of Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara facing ongoing court charges from attending Parliament proceedings.
Thu Sep 30 2021
'Imagine' marks 50 years with lyric projected on landmarks
From the Houses of Parliament and St Paul's Cathedral in London to Times Square in New York, the lyric has been beamed onto the sites.
Thu Sep 09 2021
Queen Elizabeth appoints 1st woman in 650 years to top job in houses of parliament
British Queen Elizabeth II approved Friday the appointment of Sarah Clarke as the new Black Rod in the House of Lords, a job held by 60 men since it was created in 1361.
Sat Nov 18 2017
No Malaysian involved in attack in front of London's Houses of Parliament
The attack, perpetrated by an unknown assailant, left five dead and 40 others injured.
Thu Mar 23 2017
US says closely monitoring 'concerning situation' in London
The US State Department said on Wednesday it was closely monitoring the "concerning situation" near to Britain's Houses of Parliament.
Wed Mar 22 2017
One shot, several injured in UK parliament "terrorist incident"
A policeman was stabbed, an assailant shot and several people injured on Wednesday close to Britain's Houses of Parliament in what police said they were treating as a terrorist incident.
Wed Mar 22 2017
White powder sparks security alert at UK parliament
Parts of the House of Lords, Britain's upper house of parliament, were in lockdown on Thursday after police were called to reports of a suspect package.
Thu Jul 07 2016
A Day at the Parliament
The Malaysian Houses of Parliament, located in Kuala Lumpur, is the venue where the Malaysian Parliament assembles.
Fri Apr 04 2014
Thatcher's coffin heads to parliament
Margaret Thatcher's coffin was to be taken to Britain's Houses of Parliament on Tuesday, allowing lawmakers to pay their last respects to the former prime minister ahead of her funeral.
Tue Apr 16 2013
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024