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
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