Penny Mordaunt becomes first to announce UK leadership bid
British House of Commons leader Penny Mordaunt on Friday announced her bid to become the next British prime minister, making her the first to do so.
Sat Oct 22 2022
British PM candidate Truss boosted by former rival's backing
Penny Mordaunt joins other senior ministers who have backed Truss in recent days, including Ben Wallace and finance minister Nadhim Zahawi.
Tue Aug 02 2022
Race to lead UK heats up, ex-finance minister Sunak's lead narrows
Lawmakers will eliminate one more before the governing party's 200,000 members choose their new leader, who will automatically become PM.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Increasingly bitter race to replace UK PM Johnson narrows to four
Sunak got 115 votes in the third ballot, ahead of Penny Mordaunt on 82, Liz Truss on 71 and Kemi Badenoch with 58 votes.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Five contenders to be next UK PM to face off in TV debate
The five remaining contenders to be Britain's next prime minister will go head to head in the first of three televised debates.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Former finance minister Sunak cements lead in race to be Britain's PM
The new leader will then be chosen from those two by the country's 200,000 Conservative Party members, and will be announced on Sept. 5.
Fri Jul 15 2022
Ex-finance minister Sunak tops first vote to be next UK PM
Sunak secured support from 88 of the party's 358 Members of Parliament.
Thu Jul 14 2022
New UK prime minister to be announced on Sept. 5 as tax dominates contest
The issue of tax cuts becomes the central battle in the race with nearly all of the candidates promising to cut business or personal taxes.
Tue Jul 12 2022
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
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024