EXPLAINER - Thai court to decide fates of PM and opposition party
Srettha Thavisin's case is among factors that have heightened political uncertainty and roiled financial markets in Thailand.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Cambodia poll body disqualifies sole opposition party from July election
Candlelight's disqualification means the ruling Cambodian People's Party (CPP) looks set to run virtually unopposed.
Mon May 15 2023
Prachachat aims for landslide victory in Southern Thailand, considers coalition government with Pheu Thai
A dominant southern Thai party, Prachachat, has expressed its willingness to participate in the government formation with the main opposition party, Pheu Thai
Wed Apr 12 2023
Rafizi's threatening statement proves opposition's vengeful attitude - PM Ismail Sabri
Rafizi Ramli's threatening statement against Azam Baki proves the vengeful attitude of the opposition party, caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said.
Fri Nov 18 2022
Pakistan government says won't allow Imran to hold protest in Islamabad
The Pakistan gov't said it won't allow former prime minister Imran Khan to organise a mass rally in Islamabad on Wednesday, setting the scene for a showdown with the nation's main opposition party.
Tue May 24 2022
Singapore's main opposition party seeks changes to foreign interference law
The legislation is likely to be passed due to the ruling People's Action Party's parliamentary majority.
Thu Sep 30 2021
Tanzania arrests leader of main opposition party
The arrests followed the detention of dozens of other party members last week for holding a meeting without permission.
Wed Jul 21 2021
BN must be ready to face GE15 as opposition - Saravanan
Saravanan said that BN component parties had no experience in facing the general election (GE) as an opposition bloc.
Fri Apr 02 2021
Tuaran MP denies joining PN
Wilfred Madius Tangau said the allegation was deliberately made by certain parties to create instability among opposition party leaders.
Tue Mar 09 2021
I asked Whip chiefs of opposition parties not to support bloc voting - Anwar
Opposition Leader, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has admitted to making the decision in asking the opposition party Whip chiefs not to support the 2021 Budget bloc vote in the Dewan Rakyat on Thursday.
Fri Nov 27 2020
Singapore PM's estranged brother joins opposition party as election looms
Lee Hsien Yang joined an opposition party competing against his sibling at the upcoming July 10 election
Wed Jun 24 2020
Ex-PKR Sarawak chief Baru Bian joins PSB
Baru Bian today announced that he has joined Parti Sarawak Bersatu (PSB), a state-based opposition party.
Sat May 30 2020
Seat changes show opposition prioritises personal agenda than serving people
The inclination of opposition party candidates to change their constituencies showed they were more interested in their personal agenda.
Sat Oct 14 2017
Japan's PM Abe mulling snap election as early as October - media
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering calling a snap election as early as next month to take advantage of an uptick in approval ratings and disarray in the main opposition party.
Sun Sep 17 2017
PKR feels PAS insistence over political cooperation improper
This insistence by PAS was seen as inconsistent with the PKR goal of being open with all opposition parties besides wanting every opposition party to establish a resilient unity in facing the next GE.
Tue Sep 12 2017
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
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024