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Japan PM Ishiba to dissolve lower house for Oct 27 election

Japan PM Ishiba to dissolve lower house for Oct 27 election

Just eight days after taking office, Shigeru Ishiba's move to dissolve the House of Representatives is the fastest by a postwar leader.
Wed Oct 09 2024
US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official

US House Republicans win impeachment of Biden's top border official

The Republican-controlled House approved two articles of impeachment accusing Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas of not enforcing U.S. immigration laws.
Wed Feb 14 2024
US House of Representatives passes bipartisan tax relief legislation

US House of Representatives passes bipartisan tax relief legislation

The US House of Representatives passed bipartisan tax relief legislation, which would reform the child tax credit and other fiscal policies, reported Sputnik.
Thu Feb 01 2024
U.S. House to press forward with spending cuts despite shutdown risk

U.S. House to press forward with spending cuts despite shutdown risk

The Republican-controlled House of Representatives is due to try to advance steep spending cuts this week that could force a partial shutdown of the U.S. government by next week.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Kevin McCarthy elected US House speaker after historic deadlock

Kevin McCarthy elected US House speaker after historic deadlock

The US House of Representatives elected Congressman Kevin McCarthy as speaker early Saturday morning after a historic deadlock.
Sat Jan 07 2023
U.S. House speaker fight enters fourth day amid antebellum-era dysfunction

U.S. House speaker fight enters fourth day amid antebellum-era dysfunction

This week's 11 failed votes marked the highest number of ballots for the speakership since the late 1850s.
Fri Jan 06 2023
Nancy Pelosi to step down as top Democrat in US House

Nancy Pelosi to step down as top Democrat in US House

US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she's stepping down as the top Democrat in the House of Representatives.
Fri Nov 18 2022
PM congratulates Sam Lim, proud that Bahasa Melayu is heard in Australian Parliament

PM congratulates Sam Lim, proud that Bahasa Melayu is heard in Australian Parliament

Ismail Sabri today congratulated and conveyed his best wishes to Muar-born Sam Lim who was elected as Tangney MP in Australia's House of Representatives.
Wed Sep 07 2022
US House Speaker Pelosi leaves Japan, completing series of Asian visits

US House Speaker Pelosi leaves Japan, completing series of Asian visits

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi has left Japan, thus completing her series of visits to Asian nations.
Sat Aug 06 2022
Malaysian Parliament, US House of Representatives to continue to enhance bilateral ties

Malaysian Parliament, US House of Representatives to continue to enhance bilateral ties

The Malaysian Parliament and the US House of Representatives have agreed to continue to communicate and engage in various issues in addition to strengthening their bilateral relations.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Ivanka Trump testifies before US Capitol attack committee

Ivanka Trump testifies before US Capitol attack committee

Ivanka testifies for about eight hours to the US House of Representatives committee investigating the siege on the US Capitol.
Wed Apr 06 2022
Trump cannot block congressional probe of attack on US Capitol, judge rules

Trump cannot block congressional probe of attack on US Capitol, judge rules

The US House of Representatives committee investigating the deadly attack on the US Capitol can access Trump's White House records.
Wed Nov 10 2021
Nepal's Supreme Court reinstates parliament; orders new PM to be appointed

Nepal's Supreme Court reinstates parliament; orders new PM to be appointed

The move deals a major blow to Oli, who was unable to muster a majority in the House of Representatives.
Mon Jul 12 2021
Democrats push Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill through Senate on party-line vote

Democrats push Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill through Senate on party-line vote

Bidan said he hopes for quick passage by the House of Representatives so he can sign the bill into law soon.
Sat Mar 06 2021
Senate Democrats reach deal on jobless aid in Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill

Senate Democrats reach deal on jobless aid in Biden's $1.9 trillion COVID-19 bill

The deal would scale back the level of jobless benefits provided in the version of the bill that passed the House of Representatives last week.
Sat Mar 06 2021
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

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

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 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 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

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 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

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

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

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

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