Why are countries fighting over climate finance at COP29?
At COP29, nearly 200 countries aim to secure a deal for trillions in climate financing for global projects.
Thu Nov 14 2024
Cold medicine to blame for Japan PM's parliament nap, gov't spokesman says
Japan Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba apparently fall asleep during a parliamentary session.
Tue Nov 12 2024
Japan PM Ishiba survives parliament vote as Trump looms large
Japanese lawmakers voted for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to stay on as leader
Mon Nov 11 2024
Head of key Japan opposition party admits to extra-marital affair
Yuichiro Tamaki says, a tabloid report about his extra-marital affair with a model was "basically true".
Mon Nov 11 2024
Japan PM battles for survival in parliament vote as Trump looms large
Japanese lawmakers to decide if PM Shigeru Ishiba stays in office after his scandal-hit coalition lost its lower house majority last month.
Mon Nov 11 2024
FACTBOX - The Japanese parties that may jockey for power after election
Here are the main players in the post-election jockeying for power.
Tue Oct 29 2024
Japan's government in flux after election gives no party majority
As mandated by the constitution, the parties now have 30 days to figure out a grouping that can govern
Mon Oct 28 2024
Campaigns kick off for Japan's General Election
Campaigning for Japan's Oct 27 general election kicked off Tuesday with 465 seats up for contest across single-member districts and proportional representation, reported Xinhua.
Tue Oct 15 2024
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
Japan's overwhelmingly male cabinet underlines gender gap, again
It remains to be seen how many female candidates the LDP will field in a snap election due on Oct. 27.
Tue Oct 01 2024
What to expect as Japan prepares for Oct. 27 election
Here is what to expect in the following weeks as Shigeru Ishiba seeks to hold on to his party's lower house majority.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Japan's new PM Ishiba set to be formally anointed, unveil cabinet
Ishiba won a close-fought contest to lead the ruling Liberal Democratic Party last week, is virtually assured of being formerly designated premier due to his party's majority in parliament.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Japan's incoming PM Ishiba fills cabinet posts ahead of likely election
That poll, which will decide which party controls parliament's powerful lower house, will come on Oct 27, Kyodo reported.
Mon Sep 30 2024
Ex-defence minister Ishiba set to become Japan's next prime minister
Veteran lawmaker Shigeru Ishiba is set to become Japan's next prime minister after prevailing over hardline nationalist Sanae Takaichi.
Fri Sep 27 2024
What you need to know about Japan picking its next prime minister
Candidates need 20 signatures from LDP parliamentarians to run for leadership of the party.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024