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
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
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