Thailand's governing alliance to nominate Paetongtarn Shinawatra for PM
To become premier a candidate needs the approval of more than half of the current 493 lawmakers.
Thu Aug 15 2024
Olympics: Gymnastics - USA Gymnastics says video proves Chiles should keep bronze
USA Gymnastics said it provided CAS with video footage that was not available to the governing body prior to the tribunal's decision.
Mon Aug 12 2024
[COLUMNIST] Combatting violent extremism under Malaysia MADANI
Malaysia MADANI is well-positioned under the PM and due to the breadth of the governing coalition to strike a balance between two extremes.
Fri Jun 14 2024
North Korea scraps all economic cooperation with South Korea
North Korea also voted to abolish laws governing economic ties with Seoul, including the special law on the operation of the Mount Kumgang.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Soccer - Indonesia wants to co-host 2034 World Cup with Australia, Malaysia, Singapore
World football's governing body FIFA invited member associations from Asia and Oceania to bid for the rights to the 2034 edition last week.
Wed Oct 11 2023
IDEAS: Let's bridge divides and get back to the business of governing
There is now greater electoral contestation in Malaysian politics, which is positive in a healthy democracy.
Wed Aug 16 2023
BAM, Misbun part ways, again
Datuk Misbun Sidek was supposed to have a contract with the national badminton governing body until the end of this year.
Fri Jul 28 2023
EU, U.S. to seek stopgap standards for AI - EU tech chief
The European Union's AI Act could be the world's first comprehensive legislation governing the technology.
Wed May 24 2023
UK Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab resigns after bullying probe
The loss of the third senior minister over their personal conduct in the last six months will damage PM Rishi Sunak's efforts to revive the governing Conservative Party's fortunes.
Fri Apr 21 2023
Humza Yousaf wins race to be Scotland's next leader, vowing to revive independence
Humza Yousaf succeeds Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the governing Scottish National Party.
Wed Mar 29 2023
Ramaphosa re-elected as leader of South Africa's ruling party
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC), paving the way for him to contest the presidency again at 2024 elections.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Governance efficiency, Keluarga Malaysia cooperation help spur economic recovery - PM
The government's efficiency in governing the country as well as the cooperation of Keluarga Malaysia have allowed the country to come out of various crises.
Sat Oct 29 2022
Prescient or traitor? Rishi Sunak is the favourite to be next UK PM
Now Rishi Sunak has to weigh up whether he can convince Britain's governing party he is the man to save it from chaos.
Fri Oct 21 2022
Former Australia PM 'undermined' responsible government with secret ministries - Solicitor general
Australia has a cabinet-based system that relies on a group of ministers governing, and not a presidential system.
Tue Aug 23 2022
World Cup ticket sales approach 2.5 million, organisers say
World football's governing body FIFA said that 520,532 tickets were sold in the period between July 5 and August 16.
Fri Aug 19 2022
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
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