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
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
Australia PM claims victory after national elections
"We've won the election, that's what we've done."
Sun Jul 10 2016
Australian PM Turnbull confident of forming government
Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said he had "every confidence" of retaining government, despite Saturday's national elections failing to give his coalition an immediate clear victory.
Sat Jul 02 2016
Too close to call as polls open in Australian elections
Polling stations opened at 8:00 am with some 15.6 million electors taking part in a mandatory ballot across the huge country, with a final survey putting Turnbull marginally ahead.
Sat Jul 02 2016
5 things you need to know about the elections in Mongolia
What you need to know as Mongolians head to the polls for their seventh national election since transitioning from state socialism to democracy in 1990.
Wed Jun 29 2016
Key facts on Philippine elections
Here are key facts and figures on the Philippines and its political system:
Mon May 09 2016
10 dead in Philippine election day violence
Unknown gunmen opened fire on the jeep and two motorcycles before dawn in the town of Rosario, just south of the capital Manila.
Mon May 09 2016
Manny Pacquiao declares he'll fight for Senate seat
Philippine boxing world champion and congressman Manny Pacquiao has announced he will take up a new challenge by running for a Senate seat in national elections next year.
Tue Oct 06 2015
Tea boy slur brews a backlash for India's ruling party
Tea stands have been thrust centre stage in a bitter campaign for the India national elections due by May thanks to "tea boy" mockery.
Fri Feb 14 2014
Rudd to step down as Australia's Labor leader
Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd announced he would step down as Labor leader after a heavy defeat to the conservatives in national elections Saturday following years of leadership ructions.
Sat Sep 07 2013
Polls close in Australian elections
Polls closed in Australia's most populous states where Saturday's national elections are expected to be won or lost, with conservative challenger Tony Abbott set for a big victory.
Sat Sep 07 2013
Abbott set for landslide win in Australia
Conservative challenger Tony Abbott was heading for a major victory over Labor Prime Minister Kevin Rudd on Saturday as millions of Australians voted in national elections.
Sat Sep 07 2013
Australians vote with Abbott set for landslide win
Australians began voting in national elections Saturday with conservative challenger Tony Abbott heading over Labor PM, Kevin Rudd.
Sat Sep 07 2013
India opposition names new chief after shock resignation
India's main opposition party elected a new leader on Wednesday after the scandal-tainted incumbent resigned abruptly following a corruption scandal just over a year before national elections.
Wed Jan 23 2013
What to watch for ahead of US presidential inauguration
Here's a timeline of events between now and inauguration day.
Sat Nov 23 2024
The battle to reduce road deaths
In Malaysia, over half a million road accidents have been recorded so far this year.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Pro-Palestinian NGOs seek court order to stop Dutch arms exports to Israel
The Dutch state, as a signatory to the 1948 Genocide Convention, has a duty to take all reasonable measures at its disposal to prevent genocide.
Sat Nov 23 2024
How quickly can Trump's Musk-led efficiency panel slash US regulations?
Moves by Trump and his appointees to eliminate existing rules will be met with legal challenges, as many progressive groups and Democratic officials have made clear.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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
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
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