Bangladesh's main opposition to boycott vote if Hasina stays put
Sheikh Hasina, seeking her fourth straight five-year term in office, has repeatedly ruled out handing power to a caretaker government.
Wed Nov 01 2023
Sultan Ibrahim of Johor elected as 17th Agong, Sultan Nazrin of Perak as Deputy Agong
The Sultan of Johor Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar has been elected as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong for a five-year term, effective Jan 31, 2024.
Fri Oct 27 2023
MIC pledge support for PM Anwar's leadership, BN-PH candidates in state polls
The MIC pledged its full support for Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's leadership as the Prime Minister throughout the five-year term.
Wed Aug 02 2023
The big reveal: Xi set to introduce China's next standing committee
Xi Jinping, poised to clinch a third five-year term as China's leader, will on Sunday preside over the most dramatic moment of the congress.
Fri Oct 21 2022
Macron inaugurated for 2nd term as President of France
In an official ceremony at his official residence, French President Emmanuel Macron was inaugurated on Saturday afternoon for a second five-year term.
Sun May 08 2022
Kosovo gets new president, its second female leader
Lawmakers in Kosovo elected and swore in a new president Sunday for a five-year term.
Sun Apr 04 2021
No leader quite like Adenan Satem
He had succumbed to a heart ailment that left him with having to use a pace-maker to stabilise his heartbeat after hardly three years in office and six months into his fresh five-year term.
Thu Jan 12 2017
World Bank chief Kim heads for 2nd term, as no other nominees
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim effectively won a second five-year term after nominations to lead the global development bank closed Wednesday with no other candidates proposed.
Thu Sep 15 2016
Tun Daim confident BN can wrest back Kedah
Tun Daim Zainuddin is confident that BN will be able to wrestle back Kedah as the PAS-led state government had clearly failed to administer the state throughout its five-year term.
Wed May 01 2013
Chavez congratulates Castro for re-election
Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, who is convalescing in a Caracas hospital, issued a statement Monday congratulating President Raul Castro for his re-election to a final five-year term.
Tue Feb 26 2013
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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