Philippine presidential candidates wrap up campaign after millions rally in capital
Philippine presidential candidates on Saturday night wrapped up a fiesta-like campaign period of 90 days for Monday's general election.
Sun May 08 2022
Philippines' Marcos, Robredo set for rousing final rallies as presidential vote looms
Up to 65 million Filipinos are eligible to cast ballots on Monday to decide on the successor to President Rodrigo Duterte after six years in power.
Sat May 07 2022
Philippine presidential candidates in final push to woo voters
Marcos, the son and namesake of the ousted dictator who ruled the country for two decades, has a wide lead in polls over the incumbent vice president, Robredo.
Tue May 03 2022
Philippines on edge as deadline for presidential candidates looms
Candidates have until 0900 GMT on Monday to withdraw or switch positions by way of substitution.
Mon Nov 15 2021
Trump frequently paid no federal income taxes in years leading up to presidency
Trump's consistent refusal to release his taxes has been a departure from standard practice for presidential candidates.
Mon Sep 28 2020
US vice presidential contenders Kaine, Pence blast Trump, Clinton at debate
The two vice presidential candidates wasted no time in launching broadsides against Trump and Clinton in the opening minutes of their debate.
Wed Oct 05 2016
Clinton, sidelined by pneumonia, eyes campaign return
Hillary Clinton assured supporters she will return to the fray this week as her team stated she has no medical ailments other than pneumonia.
Tue Sep 13 2016
Pokemon Go a campaign weapon for presidential candidates
Pokemon Go has made its way onto the US presidential campaign trail with the staff of both major candidates appealing to users of the smartphone game to catch voters.
Tue Aug 02 2016
2016 Race for the White House: Will it be Hillary Clinton vs Donald Trump?
The prospect of a Hillary Clinton vs Donald Trump matchup edges closer. So how do these two prospective presidential candidates stack up against each other?
Wed Apr 27 2016
Winners of 2016 US presidential contests, by state
List of US states and territories won by each of the five remaining Republican and Democratic presidential candidates in the 2016 White House nominating contests.
Wed Apr 27 2016
Just what is a New York value, anyway?
With the New York primary just days away and the airwaves filled with presidential candidates talking about New York values, two guys were discussing the subject during a coffee break on Wall Street.
Sun Apr 17 2016
American Muslims fear a new wave of Islamophobia
Many of the country's 2.8 million Muslims say such tensions could become uglier during a presidential race.
Tue Sep 22 2015
Puteri UMNO to leave it to delegates to choose vice-presidential candidates
Puteri UMNO to leave it to delegates to choose the candidates for the three vice-presidential posts in the election but believe any candidate elected will serve the party and all Malaysians well.
Thu Oct 17 2013
Mukhriz ready to face off vice-presidential candidates in televised debate
The Kedah Menteri Besar said it will give space to candidates to share their ideas in contributing to the party.
Sun Oct 06 2013
Iran to begin registering presidential candidates
The polls will be followed closely in the West four years after Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's re-election for a second term.
Tue May 07 2013
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