North Korea calls South Korea 'hostile state' indicating constitution change
North Korea confirms it's national assembly amended the constitution in line with their leader's vow to drop unification as a national goal.
Thu Oct 17 2024
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
EXPLAINER - Will South Africa have a new government or president after election?
Under South Africa's constitution, voters elect 400 members of the National Assembly, who then elect the president by a simple majority.
Wed May 29 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
What's next in Pakistan election deadlock
A prime ministerial candidate has to show a simple majority of 169 seats in the National Assembly when the house is called in coming days.
Mon Feb 12 2024
S. Korea opposition leader hospitalised after hunger strike, prosecutors seek arrest
The former presidential candidate was transferred to a hospital from the National Assembly after suffering from dehydration and dizziness.
Mon Sep 18 2023
Cambodia parliament endorses strongman's son Hun Manet as new PM
The Western-educated Hun Manet had the backing of the majority of the National Assembly in proceedings.
Tue Aug 22 2023
Cambodia king approves nomination of Hun Manet as next PM
The appointment of army general Hun Manet requires the approval of the newly elected National Assembly, expected this month.
Mon Aug 07 2023
Like strongman, like son? Cambodia's Hun Manet makes political debut
To become PM, Hun Manet needs to be a member of the National Assembly, which he will do if he wins a seat, and receive approval of the King.
Thu Jul 20 2023
Ecuadorian President dissolves legislature amid impeachment trial
Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso on Wednesday dissolved the National Assembly, the country's legislature, by decree amid its impeachment process against him, Xinhua quoted local press reports.
Thu May 18 2023
Mustafa Sentop arrives in Malaysia for official visit
Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye Prof Dr Mustafa Sentop arrived today as part of his three-day official visit to Malaysia.
Mon Oct 03 2022
Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan's new prime minister
Pakistan's National Assembly on Monday installed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif as the country's 23rd prime minister.
Mon Apr 11 2022
Pakistan President asks Imran to continue as PM until appointment of caretaker premier
Pakistan's President Arif Alvi has asked Imran Khan to continue as Prime Minister until the appointment of a caretaker premier, following the dissolution of the National Assembly.
Mon Apr 04 2022
No-confidence vote against Pakistan PM disallowed, Imran seeks fresh elections
The Pakistan National Assembly's deputy speaker on Sunday disallowed the opposition's no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan's government, citing a foreign-backed conspiracy.
Sun Apr 03 2022
Burkina Faso army deposes president in West Africa's latest coup
The army also suspended the constitution, dissolved the government and the national assembly, and closed the country's borders.
Tue Jan 25 2022
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