Around 1,500 killed in Bangladesh protests that ousted PM Hasina
As many as 3,500 may have been forcibly abducted during her 15-year rule, says interim leader Muhammad Yunus.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Bangladesh Hasina's son wants role for her party in reforms, election
The son of Bangladesh's ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, said he's happy with the army chief's timeline for elections within 18 months.
Wed Sep 25 2024
[COLUMNIST] Netanyahu must go - first step towards ending the Gaza holocaust
For the sake of ending the Gaza holocaust, Benjamin Netanyahu must be ousted if he refuses to step down.
Fri Sep 20 2024
Khaleda Zia, Bangladesh's other female PM, to be freed after Hasina's ouster
The order for Khaleeda Zia's release comes hours after her archrival Sheikh Hasina resigned as prime minister and fled Bangladesh.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus was arch foe of ousted Bangladesh PM Hasina
Muhammad Yunus and the Grameen Bank he founded won the 2006 Nobel Peace Prize for helping lift millions from poverty.
Tue Aug 06 2024
Boris Johnson issues surprise last-ditch UK election rallying cry
Boris Johnson makes a last-ditch effort to rally support for the Conservatives and their leader Rishi Sunak, who helped oust him.
Wed Jul 03 2024
Haiti telecoms back after disruption amid violence, inmates on the run
Violent clashes led to a prison break as a major gang leader seeks to oust PM Ariel Henry.
Mon Mar 04 2024
West Africa court orders reinstatement of ousted Niger leader Bazoum
Mohamed Bazoum was toppled during a military coup on July 26 and has since been in detention with his family.
Fri Dec 15 2023
Pakistan media ban on Imran Khan trial raises transparency concerns
The 71-year-old former cricket star has been at the centre of a political crisis since he was ousted from office in 2022.
Fri Dec 15 2023
OpenAI researchers warned board of AI breakthrough ahead of CEO ouster, sources say
Several staff researchers wrote a letter to the board of directors warning of a powerful AI discovery, they said could threaten humanity.
Sun Nov 26 2023
Sam Altman restored as OpenAI CEO after his tumultuous ouster
The company also agreed to revamp the board of directors that had dismissed Sam Altman.
Wed Nov 22 2023
Republican Mike Johnson elected US House speaker, ending leadership vacuum
The 220 to 209 party-line vote elevated Mike Johnson to the powerful role that has been vacant since Kevin McCarthy was ousted on Oct. 3.
Thu Oct 26 2023
China ousts defence minister, the second senior leader to leave in three months
No explanation was given for the removal. No replacement for Li was appointed.
Tue Oct 24 2023
Kevin McCarthy ousted by US House Republicans in historic vote
The 216-to-210 vote marked the first time in history that the House removed its leader Kevin McCarthy.
Wed Oct 04 2023
Gabon awaits next move from junta after coup ousts President Bongo
The coup is the eighth in West and Central Africa since 2020, and the second - after Niger - in as many months.
Thu Aug 31 2023
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
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