Imran Khan to lead Islamabad protest to demand fresh elections
Imran has been holding mass rallies across Pakistan and refuses to accept what he calls the "imported government" of PM Shehbaz Sharif.
Mon May 23 2022
Ousted Pakistani PM Khan demands fresh elections
Khan asked his supporters to be ready for his call to march toward Islamabad if his demand to call fresh elections was delayed.
Fri Apr 22 2022
No-confidence vote against Pakistan PM disallowed, Imran seeks fresh elections
The Pakistan National Assembly's deputy speaker on Sunday disallowed the opposition's no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan's government, citing a foreign-backed conspiracy.
Sun Apr 03 2022
Thailand Protest: Why are students challenging the monarchy?
Protesters are demanding reforms to the monarchy and calling for the government to step down to make way for fresh elections.
Sat Aug 22 2020
Fresh elections best way to resolve Sabah political crisis - Analysts
A fresh election is the best way to resolve the political crisis in Sabah, as the people are given the power to decide on a new mandate, according to political analysts.
Thu Jul 30 2020
Palanivel, three others fail to get interim stay against court ruling
Datuk Seri G. Palanivel and three others today failed to obtain an interim stay against a court ruling which upheld the RoS's directive to the party to hold fresh elections.
Thu Jun 25 2015
Two MIC leaders apply to be intervenors in judicial review
Two MIC leaders on Thursday filed applications to be intervenors in the judicial review challenging the decision of the Registrar of Societies (RoS) ordering the party to hold fresh elections.
Fri Apr 03 2015
MIC crisis: Fresh elections beginning this April - Palanivel
The MIC has finally agreed to hold fresh party elections beginning this April to elect new office bearers.
Sun Mar 01 2015
Thank you for solving our crisis - MIC leaders
PM Najib Razak's announcement of fresh party elections in MIC should not be construed as interference from UMNO in the party's affairs, said two top MIC leaders.
Wed Feb 04 2015
MIC to hold fresh elections - Najib
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak said MIC will be holding fresh elections to resolve the crisis in the party.
Wed Feb 04 2015
RoS welcomes MIC fresh polls at all levels - Ahmad Zahid
Registrar of Societies (RoS) has welcomed the call by MIC president, Datuk Seri G.Palanivel to hold fresh elections at all levels, from the branch to central working committee (CWC), in June.
Mon Feb 02 2015
Meeting with MIC division heads last Saturday illegal - Palanivel
MIC president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel said today the meeting of 90 MIC division heads chaired by party deputy president Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam at a hotel in Kuala Lumpur last Saturday is illegal
Mon Jan 26 2015
MIC postpones AGM for fresh elections
The ROS told the party to hold fresh elections its Central Working Committee and three posts of vice-president.
Sat Dec 06 2014
Thai PM dissolves Parliament, elections by Feb 7
Thailand Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra today announced that she will dissolve the parliament to give way for fresh elections in the country.
Mon Dec 09 2013
Fresh elections for three Selangor UMNO wings' divisions
The Petaling Jaya Selatan Wanita wing and the Sepang Youth and Puteri wings will undergo fresh elections this Sunday.
Tue Oct 22 2013
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
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
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
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