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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
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
What to expect as Japan prepares for Oct. 27 election

What to expect as Japan prepares for Oct. 27 election

Here is what to expect in the following weeks as Shigeru Ishiba seeks to hold on to his party's lower house majority.
Tue Oct 01 2024
Japan's incoming PM Ishiba fills cabinet posts ahead of likely election

Japan's incoming PM Ishiba fills cabinet posts ahead of likely election

That poll, which will decide which party controls parliament's powerful lower house, will come on Oct 27, Kyodo reported.
Mon Sep 30 2024
French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for

French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for

A total of 577 constituencies are being decided in the election, one for each seat in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament.
Sat Jul 06 2024
FACTBOX - How will Pakistan form its next government?

FACTBOX - How will Pakistan form its next government?

By law, the National Assembly, or the lower house of parliament, must be called by the President three weeks after the national election.
Tue Feb 13 2024
Najib withdraws appeal over legal challenge to attend Parliament

Najib withdraws appeal over legal challenge to attend Parliament

The High Court had ruled that Datuk Seri Najib Razak was no longer the Pekan MP with the dissolution of the lower house.
Fri Jul 28 2023
Riding on G7 success, Japan PM Kishida eyes early election

Riding on G7 success, Japan PM Kishida eyes early election

While an election for parliament's more powerful lower house is not due until 2025, Fumio Kishida is keen to beef up his strength in LDP.
Mon May 22 2023
Voting for general elections begins in Nepal

Voting for general elections begins in Nepal

About 17.988 million voters are eligible to elect 275 members to the lower house and 550 members to the seven provincial assemblies.
Sun Nov 20 2022
Motor racing - Hamilton gets honorary Brazilian citizenship

Motor racing - Hamilton gets honorary Brazilian citizenship

Lewis Hamilton was made an honorary citizen of Brazil as the lower house of parliament passed a bill on the matter.
Fri Jun 10 2022
Macron's 'piss off' comments trigger new COVID law debate suspension - Media

Macron's 'piss off' comments trigger new COVID law debate suspension - Media

France's lower house of parliament has again suspended debates over a bill to make it mandatory for people to show proof of COVID-19 vaccination.
Wed Jan 05 2022
Japan PM dissolves lower house for Oct. 31 national election

Japan PM dissolves lower house for Oct. 31 national election

The last lower house election was held in 2017 under former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.
Thu Oct 14 2021
Chile lawmakers take 'first step' towards easing abortion rules

Chile lawmakers take 'first step' towards easing abortion rules

The lower house passed the motion with 75 votes in favor versus 68 against and two abstentions.
Wed Sep 29 2021
Japan PM candidates differ on same-sex, women rights issues

Japan PM candidates differ on same-sex, women rights issues

Whoever wins the LDP presidency on Sept. 29 will become prime minister because of the LDP's majority in the lower house parliament.
Sat Sep 18 2021
Azhar denies rejecting motions for his resignation as Dewan Rakyat speaker

Azhar denies rejecting motions for his resignation as Dewan Rakyat speaker

Azhar has denied allegations that he had rejected motions for him to resign as Dewan Rakyat Speaker from being debated in the Lower House.
Thu Sep 02 2021
2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

2TM: Consultations on PTPTN loans, admission to IPTA at MOHE booth

Consultations on PTPTN loans and admission to IPTA are among services provided at the Higher Education Ministry booth.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily

Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 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