Japan's Kishida may dissolve parliament on same day if no-confidence vote submitted -Fuji TV
The LDP's parliamentary majority all but guarantees that its president will be prime minister.
Wed Jun 14 2023
FACTBOX - What's next in process to replace UK PM Boris Johnson?
The winner will inherit a parliamentary majority and will become the next prime minister.
Thu Jul 21 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
Malaysia's Mahathir says political uncertainty won't end with Anwar as PM
Mahathir said he did not support Anwar or Muhyiddin.
Fri Oct 16 2020
Dr Mahathir says political uncertainty won't end with Anwar as PM
Mahathir, whose decision to sack Anwar as his deputy during his first tenure as premier sparked a 20-year feud between them, dismissed his former proteges latest claim of a parliamentary majority.
Fri Oct 16 2020
Malaysia's Anwar summoned over list of backers for PM bid - Police
To date, a total of 113 police reports have been received.
Thu Oct 15 2020
Palace postpones meetings with allies of Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim
Top leaders of the opposition DAP and Amanah said they had initially been summoned for separate audiences with the king.
Wed Oct 14 2020
Malaysia's opposition gearing up for snap polls, says potential PM candidate
A crucial vote in the lower house this week showed Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin may lack a parliamentary majority, said Shafie Apdal
Tue Jul 14 2020
Britain's May seeks deal with Northern Ireland party to cling to power
British Prime Minister Theresa May faced negotiations with a small Northern Irish party to maintain her power after her Conservative Party lost its parliamentary majority.
Sun Jun 11 2017
Britons head to the polls
Britons head to the polls in a snap election predicted to give Prime Minister Theresa May a larger parliamentary majority.
Fri Jun 09 2017
Sterling falls after May seen falling short of majority
Sterling saw its biggest daily fall since January before recovering some ground on Friday after an exit poll unexpectedly showed PM Theresa May falling short of an overall parliamentary majority.
Fri Jun 09 2017
Shock UK exit poll suggests Britain's May fails to win majority
Prime Minister Theresa May's Conservative Party will fail to win a parliamentary majority in Britain's election, according to an exit poll.
Thu Jun 08 2017
South Korea's ruling party to lose parliamentary majority: exit polls
South Korea's conservative ruling party may have lost its parliamentary majority in Wednesday's general election.
Wed Apr 13 2016
Turkey ruling party loses majority in blow for Erdogan
Turkey's Islamic-rooted ruling party lost its parliamentary majority in Sunday's elections, dealing a severe blow to strongman President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Sun Jun 07 2015
How ASEAN's cybersecurity push could protect people and economies
ASEAN is stepping up to create a more secure regional cyberspace.
Sun Nov 24 2024
How lab-grown meat can feed our need for protein
Putting meat on people's plates is a significant contributor to global warming.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Developing nations blast $300 billion COP29 climate deal as insufficient
Some delegates gave the deal a standing ovation in the COP29 plenary hall. Others lambasted wealthy nations for not doing more.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Johor's four-and-a-half-day work week depends on state govt's rationale - Azalina
She said the state government must have valid reasons for the proposal but declined to elaborate further.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Gunman shot dead, 3 police injured in shooting near Israeli embassy in Jordan
The kingdom has witnessed some of the biggest peaceful rallies across the region as anti-Israel sentiment runs high over the war in Gaza.
Sun Nov 24 2024
23 killed, 45 injured in fresh Israeli airstrikes on eastern Lebanon
Over 3,600 people have been killed by Israeli attacks in Lebanon so far.
Sun Nov 24 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear
Scientists say it remains unclear how much climate change is reshaping the storm season.
Sat Nov 23 2024
Samples obtained by Chinese spacecraft show moon's ancient volcanism
The material provides new insight into the moon's geological history including the oldest evidence to date of lunar volcanism.
Sat Nov 23 2024
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