Takeaways from the US presidential election
Here are some takeaways from the exit polls and results.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Voters overwhelmingly say U.S. democracy is under threat as voting enters final hours
Democracy and the economy ranked by far as the most important issues for voters, with around a third of respondents citing each.
Wed Nov 06 2024
Pakistan seals off capital, blocks cellphones ahead of protest by Imran Khan's party
Shipping containers have been placed to block Islamabad's entry and exit points, guarded by large numbers of police and paramilitary troops.
Fri Oct 04 2024
Tennis - 'My heart dies every time I lose,' Osaka says after US Open exit
Naomi Osaka is trying to figure out how to better cope with the setbacks after being given a crash course in early Grand Slam exits.
Fri Aug 30 2024
Japan Open: Zii Jia suffers shocking first-round exit
Lee Zii Jia was knocked out in the Japan Open 2024's first round by France's Alex Lanier in Yokohama today.
Tue Aug 20 2024
What happens next after Thai PM Srettha Thavisin's exit?
Real estate tycoon Srettha Thavisin becomes the fourth Thai premier in 16 years to be removed by verdicts by the same court.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Maduro wins third term, electoral authority says, contradicting exit polls
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro has won a third term with 51% of the vote, the country's electoral authority said.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Biden weighs presidential race exit as Trump prepares for big moment
The fortunes of the two candidates appeared to be on opposite trajectories in the run-up to the Nov. 5 election.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Biden says he will exit presidential race if doctors reveal health issues
US President Joe Biden previously said his health condition did not require additional checks, but he was ready if doctors request such.
Wed Jul 17 2024
As Merkel turns 70, most Germans sense decline since her 2021 exit
A majority of Germans believe that conditions in their country worsened since former conservative chancellor Angela Merkel's tenure ended.
Tue Jul 16 2024
UK's Labour sweeps to power as Sunak concedes election
Centre-left Labour has already won more than 326 of the 650 seats in parliament, with an exit poll suggesting it would capture about 410.
Fri Jul 05 2024
UK's Labour sweeping into power with huge majority, exit poll shows
Centre-left Labour was on course to capture 410 of the 650 seats in parliament.
Fri Jul 05 2024
EXPLAINER: Three-way run-offs and horse-trading: What happens next in French elections?
Exit polls showed the far-right National Rally winning the first round of Sunday's snap parliamentary election in France.
Mon Jul 01 2024
Tennis: Djokovic's Rome exit opens door for Sinner to grab top ranking at Roland Garros
Novak Djokovic's shock exit from the Italian Open could prove to be a decisive moment in the race for the world number one spot.
Mon May 13 2024
Tennis - Djokovic rues 'bad day' after shock exit from Indian Wells
"I made some really terrible unforced errors," said Novak Djokovic who saw his hopes of winning a record sixth title dashed.
Tue Mar 12 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
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