India allows foreign diplomats to observe first elections in Kashmir in 10 years
Foreign diplomats from 15 countries were allowed to observe local elections in India's Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
Wed Sep 25 2024
[COLUMNIST]: Local Elections in Türkiye
Since transitioning to a multi-party system in 1946, Trkiye has been a leader in holding regular, fair, and transparent elections.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Cambodian opposition rises from the ashes ahead of local elections
Veteran politician Son Chhay is determined to convince voters that democracy in Cambodia is not dead.
Wed Jun 01 2022
Palestinian cabinet decides local elections next May in West Bank only
The government says Hamas movement declared its final position by rejecting to hold election in Gaza, so it chose to have it done in the West Bank only.
Tue Feb 28 2017
Bangladesh local election violence kills 10: police
At least 10 people were killed in overnight violence as Bangladesh went to the polls for local elections, seven of them shot dead by security forces, police said Wednesday.
Wed Mar 23 2016
Taiwan cabinet resigns after massive polls defeat
Taiwan's cabinet resigned en masse Monday after the ruling party suffered a massive defeat at the island's biggest ever local elections.
Mon Dec 01 2014
Taiwan premier resigns over party's landslide poll defeat
Taiwan's premier resigned Saturday after his Beijing-friendly ruling party suffered a landslide defeat at the island's biggest ever local elections.
Sat Nov 29 2014
SBY cuts short Japan trip following public outcry at home
Indonesians are angry over a law that abolishes direct local elections, which was passed on Friday.
Mon Sep 29 2014
Indonesian netizens express outrage over scrapping of direct elections
Indonesian netizens took to Twitter to express their furious after the country's House of Representatives eliminated direct local elections.
Sat Sep 27 2014
Ferry disaster clouds key vote for Seoul mayor
South Korea's ferry disaster has cast a heavy shadow over upcoming local elections for city councils, mayors and provincial governors.
Thu May 29 2014
12 killed as unrest mounts in India's northeast
Indian troops shot dead 10 people while two others died in clashes as machete-wielding rioters protested against local elections in the country's restive northeast.
Tue Feb 12 2013
11 killed in clashes in India's northeast
At least 11 people have been killed in clashes between police and tribal groups opposed to ongoing local elections in India's northeastern state of Assam.
Tue Feb 12 2013
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Judge tosses Trump 2020 election case after prosecutors' request
It represents a big legal victory for Donald Trump, who won the Nov. 5 US election and is set to return to office on Jan. 20.
Tue Nov 26 2024
DHL plane crash in Lithuania leaves authorities searching for answers
Rescue services said the plane hit the ground, split into pieces and slid over 100 metres (110 yards).
Tue Nov 26 2024
National squad to hold friendly matches for 2025 Indoor Hockey World Cup
The warm-up matches will involve matches against better ranked teams in the world, namely Austria (first) and Belgium (third).
Tue Nov 26 2024
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend
A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024