Myanmar's acting President hands over power to junta chief due to 'severe illness'
Myanmar's acting President Myint Swe has transferred his duties to the junta chief after falling gravely ill.
Tue Jul 23 2024
Syed Saddiq steps down as Muda president, remains Muar MP
Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman said MUDA deputy president Amira Aisya Abd Aziz had been appointed the acting president.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Soccer - Spain's soccer chief Luis Rubiales quits in kiss scandal
Luis Rubiales announced his resignation, confirming he had sent a resignation letter to acting president Pedro Rocha.
Mon Sep 11 2023
Wan Junaidi, Nur Jazlan and Mujahid sworn in as senators
They took their oath of office before acting president of the Dewan Negara, Senator Prof Datuk Seri Dr Awang Sariyan.
Mon Jun 19 2023
Wickremesinghe wins parliamentary vote to be Sri Lanka's new president
Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be the country's next president until 2024.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Sri Lankan opposition leader drops out of presidential race as protests planned
Premadasa promises his support to a rival candidate set to take on acting president Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Sri Lanka President Wickremesinghe declares emergency
Sri Lanka's acting president Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared a state of emergency in the country, according to a government notice.
Mon Jul 18 2022
Sri Lanka PM Wickremesinghe sworn in as acting president - Govt official
Wickremesinghe had already taken on the role after former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled the country on Wednesday.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Sri Lanka acting president asks parliamentary speaker to nominate new prime minister
Wickremesinghe has informed Speaker Abeywardena to nominate a prime minister who is acceptable to both the government and opposition.
Thu Jul 14 2022
Sri Lanka PM declares state of emergency, curfew - Spokesman
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has declared a state of emergency in his role as the acting president.
Wed Jul 13 2022
NGOs submit memorandum to EC over Undi 18 delay
Gerakan Belia 4B acting president Fahami Ashrof Badaruddin said the matter should be implemented by this July.
Mon Mar 29 2021
Prasarana confirms terminating Muhammad Nizam as CEO
Prasarana said that Datin Norlia Noah had been appointed as the acting president and group CEO, effective February 23.
Sat Mar 13 2021
Don't be tricked by Opposition's empty promises - Ongkili
Constituents must not be tricked by the opposition's empty promises, advised Parti Bersatu Sabah acting president Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili.
Sat Jun 24 2017
Voting for Opposition waste of time - Ongkili
Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS) acting president Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili has advised voters here not to waste their time and gamble their future away by voting the opposition.
Mon Apr 17 2017
South Korea warns of North Korea "provocations", U.S. navy group approaches
A U.S. Navy strike group led by a nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is en route to the western Pacific with talk of military action by the United States gaining traction.
Tue Apr 11 2017
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
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