Early results in South Africa's election show ANC losing majority
Based on the early results, the ANC is projected to have roughly 42 pct of the vote when the count is over.
Thu May 30 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
Thirty years after end of apartheid, equality eludes South Africa
South Africa's joblessness rate, among the highest in the world, is the number one concern for many voters.
Thu May 23 2024
Ramaphosa re-elected as leader of South Africa's ruling party
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected leader of the governing African National Congress (ANC), paving the way for him to contest the presidency again at 2024 elections.
Mon Dec 19 2022
Anwar officially announced as PKR president, Rafizi as deputy president for 2022-2025 session
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was today officially announced as PKR president for the 2022-2025 session at the party's 16th national congress.
Sun Jul 17 2022
PKR Congress: Establish rotation system for PM's post if PH comes to power - Delegate
A delegate at the PKR National Congress today suggested that Pakatan Harapan PH establish a rotation system for the prime minister's post if the coalition succeeds in forming the Federal government.
Sat Jul 16 2022
PKR Women Congress: Do not exercise factionalism to get followers - Wan Azizah
Dr Wan Azizah calls on party members to be wary of people who are deceitful or treacherous and who can destroy the party.
Fri Jul 15 2022
16th PKR national congress begins today
More than 2,000 delegates are expected to attend both the PKR Youth and Women congress.
Fri Jul 15 2022
PKR performance in state elections on agenda at national congress - Saifuddin Nasution
PKR's poor performance in four state elections between 2020 and 2022 will be on the agenda at the party's National Congress this June.
Sun Mar 27 2022
DAP National Congress set on March 20 - Loke
The Congress will be held this March 20 at the Ideal Convention Centre in Shah Alam, Loke said.
Fri Jan 21 2022
South Africa's Zuma hands himself over to police to begin sentence
Hundreds of his supporters, some of them armed with guns, spears and shields, had gathered nearby at his rural homestead in Nkandla.
Thu Jul 08 2021
S.Africa court jails ex-leader Zuma for 15 months after inquiry no-show
The inquiry is examining allegations of high-level graft during Zuma's period in power from 2009 to 2018.
Tue Jun 29 2021
Don't be too obsessed with leaders, Anwar tells PKR members
PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reminded members of the party not to be too obsessed with a leader or group.
Sun Jun 20 2021
PKR national congress to be held on June 20
Nik Nazmi said the congress would focus on issues such as the economy, health and the restoration of democracy.
Wed Jun 16 2021
PKR to announce new date for national congress - Saifuddin Nasution
Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) will announce a new date to continue its 2020 Annual National Congress, which was postponed following an instruction by the National Security Council (MKN).
Sun Jun 06 2021
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024