Thousands march on Peru's capital as unrest spreads, building set ablaze
Protesters are demanding the resignation of Boluarte, snap elections and a new constitution.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Explainer: What's behind Thailand's protests?
Protesters say they do not seek to end the monarchy, only reform it.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Thai police and protesters scuffle on eve of big demonstration
Trouble broke out when hundreds of protesters gathered near the Democracy Monument, a focal point of three months of demonstrations to demand a new constitution.
Tue Oct 13 2020
Wave of attacks across southern Thailand after new constitution signed
Police reported no casualties in the region, site of a recent upsurge in a decades-old Muslim separatist insurgency that had voted the most strongly against the new constitution.
Fri Apr 07 2017
Thai king signs constitution, paving way for election
Thailand's king signed a new constitution in a ceremony on Thursday, an essential step towards holding an election that the military government has promised to restore democracy after a 2014 coup.
Thu Apr 06 2017
Thai king to sign new constitution this week
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn will sign a new constitution on Thursday, the palace said, an essential step towards holding a general election the military government has promised to restore.
Mon Apr 03 2017
Thai junta poll win sends country 'backwards' - Yingluck
The draft was heavily criticised in the poll run-up for clauses that embed military power and straitjacket the role of elected officials.
Mon Aug 08 2016
Victory for generals as Thais vote for junta charter
The military says its new constitution will curb endemic political corruption, bring stability after years of unrest and pave the way for a general election next year.
Sun Aug 07 2016
Thai's junta Prayut vows 2017 elections even if charter rejected
The former army chief says a new constitution is the only way to dilute the power of elected politicians and curtail corruption from civilian administrations.
Tue Jan 26 2016
Bomb explodes as Egyptians head to polls
A bomb exploded near a Cairo courtroom on Tuesday as Egyptians were to head to the polls to vote on a new constitution.
Tue Jan 14 2014
Sabah decision to join Malaysia 50 Years ago bold, correct - Najib
The decision which led to the formation of a new constitution at federal and state level had brought progress currently enjoyed by Sabahans.
Tue Sep 17 2013
Counting under way in Egyptian referendum
Counting was under way early Sunday after a first-round referendum on a divisive new constitution pushed through by President Mohamed Morsi.
Sun Dec 16 2012
Divided Egypt votes on new constitution
Egyptians vote Saturday on a new constitution supported by the ruling Islamists but bitterly contested by a secular-leaning opposition.
Sat Dec 15 2012
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat
Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?
Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN
The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation
Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will
It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM
This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film
'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer
The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina
The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children
Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024