Turnbull sworn in as Australia's PM
The multi-millionaire former banker's Liberal/National coalition clung to power in closely-fought July 2 polls, with the party holding 76 seats.
Tue Jul 19 2016
Turnbull declares victory even as Australia vote outcome unclear
PM Malcolm Turnbull declared victory in Australia's election, though more than a week after voting day it remains unclear if his Liberal-National coalition has enough seats to form a majority.
Mon Jul 11 2016
Australian ruling coalition sees poll bounce after ousting PM Abbott
Australia's ruling Liberal-National coalition is leading its Labor opposition for the first time in 16 months.
Fri Sep 18 2015
West hails Syria opposition vote to join peace talks
Western leaders have hailed a decision by Syria's opposition to attend an international peace conference next week alongside representatives of a regime determined to overthrow.
Mon Jan 20 2014
Australian PM Rudd concedes election defeat
With 80 percent of the votes counted, the Australian Electoral Commission showed Abbott's Liberal/National coalition was leading in 88 seats in the House of Representatives, to Labor's 56.
Sat Sep 07 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth
Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024