What's next in Sri Lanka's presidential race?
39 candidates filed nomination papers by the deadline for the Sept. 21 vote in the crisis-hit nation.
Thu Aug 15 2024
With Biden out, Trump and Harris exchange barbs in reset US presidential race
Donald Trump branded Kamala Harris a "radical left lunatic" after she had dominated the campaign the two previous days.
Thu Jul 25 2024
Biden weighs presidential race exit as Trump prepares for big moment
The fortunes of the two candidates appeared to be on opposite trajectories in the run-up to the Nov. 5 election.
Fri Jul 19 2024
Biden says he will exit presidential race if doctors reveal health issues
US President Joe Biden previously said his health condition did not require additional checks, but he was ready if doctors request such.
Wed Jul 17 2024
Biden mixes Harris with Trump, insists he is staying in the presidential race
Biden also mistakenly referred to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as "President Putin" at the NATO summit in Washington, drawing gasps from those in the room.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Could Kamala Harris beat Donald Trump in November's presidential race?
If President Joe Biden steps aside for the 2024 election, Vice President Kamala Harris would be the natural Democratic successor.
Mon Jul 08 2024
Analysis - Hush money trial could help Trump in 2024 presidential race
Donald Trump has used the looming trial to reinforce a central campaign message that his supporters have embraced.
Wed Apr 17 2024
Indonesia counts votes in presidential race amid calls for clean election
Vote counting is underway as polls close. Opinion surveys showed commanding lead for Prabowo in 3-way race.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Indonesia's Prabowo registers in three-way 2024 presidential race
Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto and his running mate, the president's son, registered on Wednesday for next year's presidential election.
Wed Oct 25 2023
Indonesia kicks off election season as candidates sign up for presidential race
Nearly 205 million of Indonesia's more than 270 million people will in February get to choose who will lead the resource-rich country.
Thu Oct 19 2023
Former VP Mike Pence officially enters 2024 Republican presidential race
Mike Pence's campaign filed a declaration of candidacy with the Federal Election Commission.
Tue Jun 06 2023
Trump rape accuser's case not a 'he said, she said,' lawyer says as trial starts
Jean Carroll's case is among a slew of lawsuits and probes facing Donald Trump, the Republican front-runner in the 2024 presidential race.
Wed Apr 26 2023
Former US Ambassador to UN plans to join 2024 presidential race
Nikki Haley, former US ambassador to the UN and ex-governor of South Carolina, is going to announce her intention to run in the 2024 US presidential race soon.
Wed Feb 01 2023
Sri Lankan opposition leader drops out of presidential race as protests planned
Premadasa promises his support to a rival candidate set to take on acting president Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Tue Jul 19 2022
Philippine leader Duterte's preferred successor quits presidential race
The withdrawal raises questions over who the popular Duterte will now support in the May 2022 election.
Tue Nov 30 2021
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024