New Zealand's new coalition targets RBNZ mandate, taxes and gun laws
New Zealands National Party formally signed an agreement to form the country's next three-party coalition government after negotiations for over a month.
Fri Nov 24 2023
Humza Yousaf wins race to be Scotland's next leader, vowing to revive independence
Humza Yousaf succeeds Nicola Sturgeon as leader of the governing Scottish National Party.
Wed Mar 29 2023
New Zealand votes to legalize euthanasia but not marijuana
New Zealanders voted to legalize euthanasia in a binding referendum, but preliminary results released Friday showed they likely would not legalize marijuana.
Fri Oct 30 2020
New Zealanders go to the polls as Ardern seeks 2nd term
Opinion polls indicate Ardern is poised to win, with her liberal Labour Party polling far ahead of the conservative National Party.
Sat Oct 17 2020
New Zealand PM Ardern postpones general election to October 17
Pressure had been mounting on Ardern to postpone the vote amid the resurgence of COVID-19 infections in its biggest city Auckland.
Mon Aug 17 2020
New Zealand scrambles to trace cluster, reporting 14 new virus cases
New Zealand officials were scrambling to trace the source of an outbreak of the coronavirus, reporting 14 new cases on Thursday.
Thu Aug 13 2020
New Zealand's ruling Nationals win most votes, NZ First Party kingmaker
National took 46 percent of the vote, the Electoral Commission said, while support for Labour was 35.8 percent.
Sun Sep 24 2017
New Zealand polls close after nail-biting race, record numbers vote in advance
New Zealanders went to the polls on Saturday after the most hotly contested race in recent history, with changes to the country's openness to migration.
Sat Sep 23 2017
New Zealand's new leader names his cabinet, changes inner circle
After popular leader John Key's surprise resignation, the National Party had a chance to refresh its line-up of senior politicians.
Sun Dec 18 2016
Bill English elected to replace New Zealand PM Key
The centre-right National Party caucus met to confirm the decision on Monday morning with English to be officially sworn in at Government House in Wellington later in the day.
Sun Dec 11 2016
Cameron shapes new team after stunning UK election win
David Cameron is expected to take until Monday to complete his cabinet fully, then finalise more junior ministerial posts in the coming week
Sat May 09 2015
Joy now, trouble ahead for UK's Cameron on EU, Scotland
Thorny issues such as Europe and Scotland could make David Cameron's second term even tougher than his first.
Fri May 08 2015
Student, 20, is Britain's youngest MP as SNP surge
A 20-year-old student representing the pro-independence Scottish National Party was elected Britain's youngest lawmaker since 1667 Friday, toppling one of the opposition Labour party's top figure.
Fri May 08 2015
Surprise lead for Conservatives in UK election exit poll
PM David Cameron's Conservatives have defied expectations to win the most seats at Britain's general election while falling just short of the clear majority needed to govern alone, exit polls stated.
Fri May 08 2015
New Zealand PM 'ecstatic' over election victory
Key confirmed his popularity with New Zealanders, increasing his vote despite a tumultuous campaign.
Sat Sep 20 2014
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
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