France's Macron names Brexit negotiator Barnier as new prime minister
At 73, Michel Barnier is the oldest PM in France's modern political history, taking over from Gabriel Attal, who was the youngest.
Fri Sep 06 2024
Singapore to inaugurate new PM as Lee makes way after 20 years in charge
Singapore will inaugurate Lawrence Wong on Wednesday as its new prime minister and fourth leader since independence six decades ago.
Wed May 15 2024
Solomon Islands picks China-friendly Manele as new prime minister
Jeremiah Manele said the people had spoken, and called for calm, noting a history of violence in Solomon Islands after elections.
Thu May 02 2024
Palestinian President Abbas appoints new prime minister of Palestinian Authority
Mohammad Mustafa is one of the leading Palestinian business figures who has overseen Gaza reconstruction under Hamas Islamist rule.
Fri Mar 15 2024
UAE leaders congratulate new Malaysian Prime Minister
Leaders from United Arab Emirates (UAE) have congratulated Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim on his appointment as Malaysia's new prime minister.
Sat Nov 26 2022
Anwar Ibrahim: Who is Malaysia's new prime minister?
Anwar said he would seek "to emphasize governance and anti-corruption, and rid this country of racism and religious bigotry".
Fri Nov 25 2022
Post-GE15: Malaysia in search of new PM, formula to form federal gov't
All eyes are now on Istana Negara as the people await the announcement of the new Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Wed Nov 23 2022
No decision yet on appointment of new Prime Minister - Anwar
There has been no decision yet on the appointment of the 10th Prime Minister and formation of a new federal government, said PH chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Nov 22 2022
Ismail Sabri congratulates new UK PM
Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob congratulated Rishi Sunak on his appointment as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Tue Oct 25 2022
Seeking right tone, new UK PM Truss had to quickly change gear for queen
The queen's appointment of Liz Truss as Britain's new prime minister was the monarch's last public act.
Tue Sep 13 2022
Ismail Sabri congratulates Truss as new UK Prime Minister
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has congratulated Mary Elizabeth Truss on her appointment as the new Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (UK).
Tue Sep 06 2022
Sri Lanka acting president asks parliamentary speaker to nominate new prime minister
Wickremesinghe has informed Speaker Abeywardena to nominate a prime minister who is acceptable to both the government and opposition.
Thu Jul 14 2022
France's Macron picks Elisabeth Borne as new prime minister
In a brief inaugural address, Borne said that the country needed to act "faster and stronger" to fight climate change.
Tue May 17 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's parliament set to elect new prime minister
Thousands of Khan's supporters gathered in cities, including Karachi, Lahore and Peshawar, for protests against his ouster.
Mon Apr 11 2022
The scamdemic targeting the young and vulnerable
Teenagers and young adults are becoming prime targets for a new wave of cyber scams, a trend raising alarm bells across Southeast Asia.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Japanese manicurist takes on plastic pollution, one nail at a time
Before global leaders address plastic pollution, a Japanese manicurist highlights the issue by incorporating it into her nail designs.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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