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
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[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
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
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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 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
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 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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024