Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's other female PM, to be freed after Hasina's ouster
The order for Khaleeda Zia's release comes hours after her archrival Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled Bangladesh.
Tue Aug 06 2024
UK PM Sunak to resign as prime minister and Conservative leader
Rishi Sunak said he would step down as leader of the defeated Conservative Party.
Fri Jul 05 2024
India's Modi sworn in as prime minister for historic third term
Narendra Modi was sworn in as India's prime minister on Sunday for a record-equalling third term.
Sun Jun 09 2024
Russia's Putin proposes reappointing Mishustin as prime minister
Russian President Vladimir Putin proposed reappointing Mikhail Mishustin as prime minister, keeping Putin's chief technocrat in charge of the government as Moscow presses its war in Ukraine.
Fri May 10 2024
Pakistan's Shehbaz Sharif takes oath as prime minister, directs team to talk with IMF
Shehbaz Sharif officially becomes prime minister for a second time.
Tue Mar 05 2024
Little election fizz in Bangladesh as prime minister set for another term
Rights groups warn the country of 170 million is heading for virtual one-party rule, after the boycott by the main opposition Bangladesh Nationalist Party.
Fri Jan 05 2024
PM arrives in San Francisco to lead Malaysia's delegation to APEC leaders meeting, his maiden as Prime Minister
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to take the opportunity to share Malaysia's priorities and principles under the MADANI Economy framework.
Tue Nov 14 2023
King grants audience to Thai PM
Srettha Thavisin is on his maiden visit to the country after being sworn in as Prime Minister on Sept 5.
Wed Oct 11 2023
Felda debt: PM demands Muhyiddin apologise, with RM200 mln compensation
The demand is includes payment of damages or compensation of RM200 million for the severe injury to his reputation as Prime Minister.
Fri Jul 21 2023
Anwar insists he won't oppress anyone, especially opposition
PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said he knows how life was in prison and will not arbitrarily use his power as Prime Minister.
Thu Jul 20 2023
Thai opposition parties agree to coalition after election success
Pita Limjaroenrat, Move Forward's 42-year-old leader proposed an alliance of six parties that would command 309 seats, with him as prime minister.
Mon May 15 2023
Yang DiPertua Negeri of Pulau Pinang grants audience to Anwar
It is Anwar's first audience with Tun Ahmad Fuzi since his appointment as prime minister in November last year.
Fri Apr 14 2023
New Zealand's Ardern bids emotional farewell on last day as prime minister
Jacinda Ardern will resign on Wednesday and be replaced by the new Labour party leader, Chris Hipkins.
Tue Jan 24 2023
Anwar witness several MOUs, LOIs AND MOC in maiden visit as Prime Minister to Jakarta
PM Anwar witnessed nine MoU exchanges involving Malaysian companies on both projects and collaboration as well as a string of LOI handovers.
Sun Jan 08 2023
Motion for vote of confidence for PM Anwar tabled in Parliament
The motion for a vote of confidence for Anwar Ibrahim was tabled at the Dewan Rakyat today to confirm his legitimacy as Prime Minister leading the Unity Government.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024