Rishi Sunak calls UK national election for July 4
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak called a national election for July 4 on Wednesday.
Wed May 22 2024
He once sold tea, now India's Modi seeks his own 'tryst with destiny'
Narendra Modi who looks set to be only the second Indian to win three national elections, has come a long way from humble beginnings.
Fri Apr 26 2024
India objects to US remarks on opposition figure Kejriwal's arrest
The arrest of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal a month before national election comes under increasing global scrutiny.
Thu Mar 28 2024
Indonesians wake to new presumed president Prabowo
The national election agency is expected to announce official results by March 20.
Thu Feb 15 2024
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
Egypt's Sisi wins presidential election with 89.6 pct of vote
Egypt's National Election Authority (NEA) declared on Monday that incumbent President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi won the 2024 presidential election with some 40 million, or 89.6 per cent of valid votes.
Tue Dec 19 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
Pakistan parliament dissolved to hold national election
It will be followed with a caretaker administration picked by PM Shehbaz Sharif and an opposition leader to hold new elections in 90 days.
Thu Aug 10 2023
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak braced for defeats in key elections
The votes are one of few remaining opportunities to gauge public support before a national election expected next year.
Thu Jul 20 2023
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
Trump showing new strength with Latinos, losing some older voters - Exit polls
Donald Trump was showing some surprising strength with Latino voters in key states such as Florida and Texas.
Wed Nov 04 2020
Strong typhoon nears southern Japan the day before election
Heavy rain and powerful winds are expected to lash large areas of Japan on Sunday as a strong typhoon sweeps ashore, possibly hindering voter turnout in a national election.
Sat Oct 21 2017
UK opposition Labour Party says will seek to form minority government
Britain's opposition Labour Party will put itself forward to lead a minority government after Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservatives failed to win a majority in a national election.
Fri Jun 09 2017
May says EU seeking to affect result of British election
British Prime Minister Theresa May accused European politicians and officials on Wednesday of seeking to affect the outcome of the June 8 national election by issuing threats over Brexit.
Thu May 04 2017
Merkel's conservatives and SPD neck-and-neck in latest poll
German Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives and the centre-left Social Democrats (SPD) were neck-and-neck in the latest INSA poll for Bild newspaper, published 6 months before a national election,
Tue Mar 28 2017
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