Bangladesh students ramp up pressure to dissolve parliament
Bangladesh's protesting student leaders demand that parliament be dissolved and warned of "strict programme" if their deadline was not met.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Japan's Kishida says will not dissolve parliament after party's failure in 3 by-elections
Fumio Kishida vows to conduct reforms of ruling party and political system, resolve salary issues and take measures to combat inflation.
Tue Apr 30 2024
Japan's Kishida may dissolve parliament on same day if no-confidence vote submitted -Fuji TV
The LDP's parliamentary majority all but guarantees that its president will be prime minister.
Wed Jun 14 2023
Federal Court dismisses bids to challenge ex-PM's request to dissolve Parliament
The Federal Court has dismissed applications for leave to pursue appeals to challenge Ismail Sabri's request to dissolve Parliament.
Thu Jan 05 2023
PM doesn't need to consult Cabinet to seek Parliament dissolution, High Court rules
The High Court ruled that Ismail Sabri does not need to consult Cabinet members in making a request for the King to dissolve Parliament.
Fri Oct 28 2022
PN respects decision to dissolve Parliament - Muhyiddin
Perikatan Nasional (PN) respects the decision to dissolve Parliament as announced by Ismail Sabri today as it was made based on the Constitution.
Mon Oct 10 2022
Agong had no choice but to consent to dissolution of Parliament - Comptroller
Yang di-Pertuan Agong had no choice but to consent to Ismail Sabri Yaakob's request to dissolve Parliament and enable the general election to be held.
Mon Oct 10 2022
PM meets Agong, rumours of Parliament dissolution growing strong
Rumours are growing strong that Ismail Sabri is finally meeting with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to seek consent to dissolve Parliament to make way for GE15.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Inappropriate to dissolve parliament now - Abdul Hadi
Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang said it was not appropriate to dissolve parliament in the near future.
Tue Oct 04 2022
Proposal to dissolve Parliament collective decision of UMNO Supreme Council - Ismail Sabri
UMNO's proposal to dissolve Parliament soon is a collective decision made by the party's supreme council, Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.
Sat Oct 01 2022
No inspiration yet to dissolve parliament, says Ismail Sabri
Ismail Sabri said any decision on the dissolution of Parliament will depend on the outcome of discussions by UMNO's top leadership.
Mon Sep 26 2022
PM to dissolve Parliament if voter survey favours BN
Ismail Sabri said he will dissolve parliament to pave the way for GE15 if a study by Wanita BN shows that voters favour the coalition.
Sun Aug 14 2022
From heart-throb to the hot seat: Lapid to become Israeli PM
Next week, Yair Lapid will take over from Naftali Bennett as PM when lawmakers vote to dissolve parliament and pave the way for election.
Tue Jun 21 2022
Hold GE only if BN is ready, have support of majority of people - Annuar
Barisan Nasional (BN) must be really ready and have the support of the majority of the people for Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob to dissolve Parliament to enable GE15 to be held.
Sun Mar 13 2022
Dewan Rakyat sitting held in new political spirit
The government agreed not to dissolve Parliament before July 31, 2022, and PH agreed to support or abstain from voting for Budget 2022.
Thu Sep 16 2021
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
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024