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
Hawkish Abe to be named Japan's next prime minister
Japan's conservative leader Shinzo Abe is to be named as the country's new prime minister Wednesday, after he swept to power on a hawkish platform of getting tough on diplomacy
Wed Dec 26 2012
Japan moves right as conservatives win big in polls
Voters dumped Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda three years after his Democratic Party of Japan promised a change from more than half a century of almost unbroken rule by the Liberal Democratic Party.
Mon Dec 17 2012
Japan votes in poll likely to eject ruling party
Media surveys show the Liberal Democratic Party on course for a convincing victory in the lower-house election.
Sun Dec 16 2012
Japan PM to dissolve parliament, call elections
Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda was poised to dissolve Japan's parliament Friday with elections to be called next month.
Fri Nov 16 2012
Japan central bank ups asset buys to aid economy
Japan's central bank expanded a government bond-buying program acting to spur growth.
Tue Oct 30 2012
Japan approves new stimulus for ailing economy
Japan's Cabinet approved a 423 billion yen economic stimulus package, moving to fend off recession.
Fri Oct 26 2012
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024