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As truce talks progress, Lebanon's army cornered by politics, funding

As truce talks progress, Lebanon's army cornered by politics, funding

Lebanon's army needs Hezbollah's approval to deploy troops to the south, even after any ceasefire deal.
Wed Nov 20 2024
Kamala Harris' loss is another setback for US women in politics

Kamala Harris' loss is another setback for US women in politics

For the second time in US history, a major party nominated a woman for president and for the second time she lost.
Fri Nov 08 2024
Netanyahu sacks defence minister, jolting Israeli politics as war grinds on

Netanyahu sacks defence minister, jolting Israeli politics as war grinds on

Netanyahu replaced Yoav Gallant with close ally Israel Katz to lead the country's war in Gaza and Lebanon.
Tue Nov 05 2024
BN, PH finalise cooperation ahead of Sabah polls - Zahid

BN, PH finalise cooperation ahead of Sabah polls - Zahid

Barisan Nasional (BN) and Pakatan Harapan (PH) have finalised their cooperation to face the upcoming Sabah election, expected to take place next year.
Sun Oct 27 2024
A man's world: Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears

A man's world: Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears

Karen Makishima is the only female running for Japan's ruling party in her 20-seat prefecture for the Oct. 27 general election.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Campaigns kick off for Japan's General Election

Campaigns kick off for Japan's General Election

Campaigning for Japan's Oct 27 general election kicked off Tuesday with 465 seats up for contest across single-member districts and proportional representation, reported Xinhua.
Tue Oct 15 2024
Mahkota voters go to the polls today

Mahkota voters go to the polls today

A total of 61,274 voters will fulfil their responsibilities in the Mahkota state by-election today to elect their new representative,
Fri Sep 27 2024
Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 2) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow

Consider This: Youth Survey (Part 2) - Trust, Tensions, And Tomorrow

Merdeka Center’s recently released National Youth Survey points to some troubling undercurrents, particularly around ethnic relations. With regional and social divides deepening among young people, how might these trends shape our country’s future? On this episode of #ConsiderThis Melisa Idris speaks to Aziff Azuddin, Research Associate at IMAN Research, where he is Principal Investigator for the think tank’s research project on Malay Youth and Politics.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Trudeau's minority government survives No-Confidence vote

Trudeau's minority government survives No-Confidence vote

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's minority government successfully fended off a no-confidence vote on Wednesday.
Thu Sep 26 2024
Strengthening Ringgit: MAPIM urges cross-politics support to restore, charge economy

Strengthening Ringgit: MAPIM urges cross-politics support to restore, charge economy

The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (MAPIM) urges all parties to support efforts to restore the economy.
Tue Sep 24 2024
Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics

Srettha Thavisin's dramatic rise and fall in Thai politics

Srettha Thavisin's tenure has been marred by setbacks with polls indicating a majority of Thais have an unflattering view of his leadership.
Wed Aug 14 2024
EXPLAINER - Why Thailand's judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics

EXPLAINER - Why Thailand's judges are front and centre in its tumultuous politics

Srettha Thavisin faces dismissal after senators claimed he violated the constitution by appointing a former lawyer who was once jailed.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Thai court orders dissolution of anti-establishment Move Forward party

Thai court orders dissolution of anti-establishment Move Forward party

This means the party's 11 current and former executives will be banned from politics for 10 years.
Wed Aug 07 2024
The Future is Female: HerLead - Creating Political Pathways for Women

The Future is Female: HerLead - Creating Political Pathways for Women

In the most recent World Economic Forum's Gender Gap Index, Malaysia dropped 12 places—now ranking 114th out of 146 countries. Most concerning is our standing at 134th place for gender equality in political empowerment, placing us just 12 spots from the very bottom.What initiatives and policies can pave the way for greater female political representation in Malaysia? On this episode of #TheFutureIsFemale Melisa Idris speaks to YB Teo Nie Ching, Deputy Minister of Communications and DAP Wanita Chief about the HerLead programme and its mission to elevate women's roles in politics.
Sun Jul 28 2024
[COLUMNIST] Navigating the BRICS storm: Separating signal from noise

[COLUMNIST] Navigating the BRICS storm: Separating signal from noise

Some may argue that there is no economics without politics. Perhaps we havent tried hard enough to differentiate between the two, as BRICS does.
Sat Jul 27 2024
Is climate change making tropical storms more frequent? Scientists say it's unclear

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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