House Speaker Johnson heckled and booed at Columbia, center of Gaza protests
Mike Johnson's visit, he said was meant to support Jewish students intimidated by some anti-Israeli demonstrators.
Thu Apr 25 2024
Philippine former president Arroyo removed as deputy House speaker
This decision stems from the fact that only Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo and Isidro Ungab chose not to sign a pivotal House resolution.
Wed Nov 08 2023
Republican Mike Johnson elected US House speaker, ending leadership vacuum
The 220 to 209 party-line vote elevated Mike Johnson to the powerful role that has been vacant since Kevin McCarthy was ousted on Oct. 3.
Thu Oct 26 2023
Canada House speaker apologizes for recognition of veteran who fought for Nazis
Two days earlier, Speaker Anthony Rota had recognized 98-year old Yaroslav Hunka as a "Ukrainian hero" before the Canadian Parliament.
Mon Sep 25 2023
Indonesia upper house speaker says 'important' to discuss means to delay elections
Indonesia, the world's third-largest democracy, must hold national elections every five years, with the next vote scheduled for Feb. 14.
Wed Aug 16 2023
In rare political drama, Singapore lawmakers quit over "inappropriate relationship"
PM Lee said the resignations of house speaker Tan Chuan-Jin and lawmaker, Cheng Li Hui, were necessary to uphold standards of the PAP party.
Mon Jul 17 2023
Thailand's Move Forward seek to curb Senate powers after loss in PM vote
Move Forward's Pita Limjaroenrat can run again if nominated in the next vote, which takes place on July 19, the house speaker confirmed.
Fri Jul 14 2023
Thai parliament to vote for prime minister on July 13
House speaker Wan Muhamad Noor Matha calls for a joint sitting of the country's bicameral legislature to vote on the next prime minister.
Wed Jul 05 2023
Thai alliance unites on house leadership after spat over speaker
The nomination of Wan Muhamad Noor Matha, 79, was widely seen as a compromise between alliance partners Move Forward and Pheu Thai.
Tue Jul 04 2023
Big parties back Thailand's Wan Noor as sole nomination for house speaker
Wan Noor's nomination is seen widely as a compromise between the two biggest parties and alliance partners Move Forward and Pheu Thai, which have been at odds over the crucial post.
Tue Jul 04 2023
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
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
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
US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband released from hospital after hammer attack
Paul Pelosi "remains under doctors' care as he continues to progress on a long recovery process and convalescence" back at home.
Fri Nov 04 2022
Joint investigation underway after Pelosi's husband assaulted during home break-in
A joint investigation is underway after US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband was attacked during a home break-in early Friday morning.
Sat Oct 29 2022
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
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024