India allows foreign diplomats to observe first elections in Kashmir in 10 years
Foreign diplomats from 15 countries were allowed to observe local elections in India's Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
Wed Sep 25 2024
[COLUMNIST]: Local Elections in Türkiye
Since transitioning to a multi-party system in 1946, Trkiye has been a leader in holding regular, fair, and transparent elections.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Cambodian opposition rises from the ashes ahead of local elections
Veteran politician Son Chhay is determined to convince voters that democracy in Cambodia is not dead.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Palestinian cabinet decides local elections next May in West Bank only
The government says Hamas movement declared its final position by rejecting to hold election in Gaza, so it chose to have it done in the West Bank only.
Tue Feb 28 2017
Bangladesh local election violence kills 10: police
At least 10 people were killed in overnight violence as Bangladesh went to the polls for local elections, seven of them shot dead by security forces, police said Wednesday.
Wed Mar 23 2016
Taiwan cabinet resigns after massive polls defeat
Taiwan's cabinet resigned en masse Monday after the ruling party suffered a massive defeat at the island's biggest ever local elections.
Mon Dec 01 2014
Taiwan premier resigns over party's landslide poll defeat
Taiwan's premier resigned Saturday after his Beijing-friendly ruling party suffered a landslide defeat at the island's biggest ever local elections.
Sat Nov 29 2014
SBY cuts short Japan trip following public outcry at home
Indonesians are angry over a law that abolishes direct local elections, which was passed on Friday.
Mon Sep 29 2014
Indonesian netizens express outrage over scrapping of direct elections
Indonesian netizens took to Twitter to express their furious after the country's House of Representatives eliminated direct local elections.
Sat Sep 27 2014
Ferry disaster clouds key vote for Seoul mayor
South Korea's ferry disaster has cast a heavy shadow over upcoming local elections for city councils, mayors and provincial governors.
Thu May 29 2014
12 killed as unrest mounts in India's northeast
Indian troops shot dead 10 people while two others died in clashes as machete-wielding rioters protested against local elections in the country's restive northeast.
Tue Feb 12 2013
11 killed in clashes in India's northeast
At least 11 people have been killed in clashes between police and tribal groups opposed to ongoing local elections in India's northeastern state of Assam.
Tue Feb 12 2013
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
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024