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Japan PM Ishiba survives parliament vote as Trump looms large

Japan PM Ishiba survives parliament vote as Trump looms large

Japanese lawmakers voted for Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba to stay on as leader
Mon Nov 11 2024
Japan PM battles for survival in parliament vote as Trump looms large

Japan PM battles for survival in parliament vote as Trump looms large

Japanese lawmakers to decide if PM Shigeru Ishiba stays in office after his scandal-hit coalition lost its lower house majority last month.
Mon Nov 11 2024
Dozens of US lawmakers call for release of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan

Dozens of US lawmakers call for release of former Pakistan PM Imran Khan

US lawmakers urges Joe Biden to use Washington's leverage with Pakistan to secure the release of jailed ex-PM Imran Khan.
Thu Oct 24 2024
How will Japan's ruling party pick the next prime minister?

How will Japan's ruling party pick the next prime minister?

Each candidate, having secured backing from at least 20 LDP lawmakers to qualify for the poll, will begin a series of public appearances.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Thailand's governing alliance to nominate Paetongtarn Shinawatra for PM

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
Malaysian startups looking forward to pitching directly to lawmakers in Parliament

Malaysian startups looking forward to pitching directly to lawmakers in Parliament

Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil proposed an idea for the next startups and SMEs entrepreneur meetup to be hosted in Parliament.
Thu Aug 08 2024
Apex court grants leave to lawmakers to commence judicial review on emergency proclamation

Apex court grants leave to lawmakers to commence judicial review on emergency proclamation

Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat said both lawmakers had met the threshold for leave for judicial review.
Wed Jul 24 2024
French left fights over PM role, with current government set to resign

French left fights over PM role, with current government set to resign

Emmanuel Macron was likely to accept resignation of his current govt to enable ministers who were elected as lawmakers to sit in parliament.
Tue Jul 16 2024
US lawmakers meet Tibet's Dalai Lama, pressure China on talks

US lawmakers meet Tibet's Dalai Lama, pressure China on talks

Tibetan tradition holds that the Dalai Lama is reincarnated after his death and current leader has said his successor may be found in India.
Wed Jun 19 2024
Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage

Thailand to be first Southeast Asian country to recognise same-sex marriage

The law gained the support of nearly all upper house lawmakers and will be sent to the palace for royal approval.
Tue Jun 18 2024
Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks

Macron arrives in riot-hit New Caledonia for high-stakes talks

Protesters fear electoral reform, already passed by lawmakers will dilute the votes of indigenous Kanaks.
Thu May 23 2024
Taiwan lawmakers exchange blows in bitter dispute over parliament reforms

Taiwan lawmakers exchange blows in bitter dispute over parliament reforms

Even before votes started to be cast, some lawmakers screamed at and shoved each other outside the legislative chamber.
Fri May 17 2024
Ukraine sacks two senior ministers at heart of wartime economy

Ukraine sacks two senior ministers at heart of wartime economy

A majority of 272 lawmakers voted to dismiss Deputy Prime Minister Oleksandr Kubrakov.
Thu May 09 2024
Terengganu's decision to reject Territorial Sea Act cynical, hypocritical - Fahmi

Terengganu's decision to reject Territorial Sea Act cynical, hypocritical - Fahmi

Fahmi Fadzil said there were no PAS lawmakers from Terengganu who objected when the bill was tabled, debated and passed in Dewan Rakyat.
Fri Apr 26 2024
Musk targets Australian senator, gun laws in deepening dispute over X stabbing content

Musk targets Australian senator, gun laws in deepening dispute over X stabbing content

Elon Musk accused Australia's leaders of trying to censor the internet, prompting an outpouring of condemnation from lawmakers.
Wed Apr 24 2024
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