
South Koreans vote for new parliament after economy, corruption dominate campaign
The parliamentary elections seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk-yeol amid frustration about the cost of living and corruption.
Wed Apr 10 2024

'The world is watching,' say architects of Australia's Indigenous referendum
Australia has a chance to fix its image as a global outlier by voting in favour of constitutionally recognising its Indigenous people.
Fri Jun 23 2023

Russia set to annex Ukraine territory; West warns of new sanctions
The referendums and notion of annexations has been rejected globally, as was Russia's 2014 takeover of Crimea from Ukraine.
Thu Sep 29 2022

Ukraine 'sham' referendum results point to Russia annexation
Russian-installed officials in four occupied regions of Ukraine reported huge majorities of votes in favour of joining Russia.
Wed Sep 28 2022

Referendum key to resolving issue of Palestine occupation: Iran FM
Iran's Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian said that holding a referendum in Palestine will help end the Zionist regime's occupation and resolve the long-running dispute in West Asia.
Sun Sep 25 2022

Biden vows to impose more 'swift and severe economic costs' on Russia for referendums
US President Joe Biden vowed Friday to impose additional sanctions on Russia after Moscow announced referendums in Ukraine.
Sat Sep 24 2022

Ukraine marches farther into liberated lands, separatist calls for urgent referendum
Gaidai said Ukraine's armed forces had regained complete control of the Luhansk and were preparing to fight to retake the entire province.
Tue Sep 20 2022

Chile students disrupt metro with protests in wake of constitution defeat
Students protested demanding reforms to the education system days after voters rejected a proposed constitution.
Thu Sep 08 2022

Polls open in Qatar's first legislative elections
Qataris began voting today in the Gulf Arab state's first legislative elections for two-thirds of the advisory Shura Council.
Sat Oct 02 2021

Haiti PM fires prosecutor seeking charges against him in president's killing
Phone records showed Henry had twice communicated with a man believed to be the mastermind behind Moise's killing.
Wed Sep 15 2021

New independence referendum at heart of contest as Scots vote for new parliament
Sturgeon has described the election as the most important in her country's history.
Thu May 06 2021

Sudan - How economic problems forced it to recognise Israel
In October 2020, the Sudanese government went completely against all of the said principles when it agreed to normalise relations with Israel.
Tue Mar 16 2021

Swiss narrowly back proposal to ban face coverings in public
It will outlaw covering one's face in public places and foresees exceptions at religious sites and for security or health reasons.
Mon Mar 08 2021

Explainer: Myanmar army flexes muscles as Suu Kyi's government begins second term
Suu Kyi's victory in winning 83 pct of available seats in the Nov. 8 election seen as a referendum on her fledgling democratic government.
Fri Jan 29 2021

With little ado, a divided United Kingdom casts off into the Brexit unknown
Brexit, in essence, took place at the strike of midnight in Brussels, or 2300 London time (GMT).
Fri Jan 01 2021

Ukraine says ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia
Ukraine conveyed its readiness to accept a 30-day ceasefire with Russia, as delegations from Kyiv and Washington met in Saudi Arabia.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Musk's SpaceX agrees Starlink cooperation with Airtel in India
Tech billionaire Elon Musk plans to enter the Indian internet market with his Starlink satellite system, reported German news agency dpa.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Trump announces higher steel and aluminium tariffs for Canada
US President Donald Trump plans to impose additional high tariffs on steel and aluminium imports from Canada.
Wed Mar 12 2025
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[COLUMNIST] The futility of resisting English: A barrier to national progress
Promoting Malay language doesn't mean disparaging or undermining other languages, we can uplift it without diminishing others.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What is driving the bloodshed in Syria?
The violence has pitted the Islamist-led government's security forces against fighters from Assad's Alawite minority.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows
Only Australia, New Zealand, the Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Estonia and Iceland made the grade, according to IQAir.
Wed Mar 12 2025

Gaza hunger crisis could return if Israeli blockade continues, UN relief agency chief says
UNRWA warns the situation in Gaza is quickly deteriorating.
Wed Mar 12 2025

What happened in Philippine drug war that led to Duterte's arrest?
Here are some facts about the drug war during Duterte's presidency from 2016 to 2022.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Soccer - Manchester United plans to build 'world's greatest stadium'
Manchester United plans to build a new 100,000-seat stadium next to the existing Old Trafford, the club announces.
Tue Mar 11 2025

Meta begins testing its first in-house AI training chip
Meta is working with Taiwan-based chip manufacturer TSMC to produce the chip, according to sources.
Tue Mar 11 2025