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South Koreans vote for new parliament after economy, corruption dominate campaign

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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu

The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

Francissca Peter remembers Tan Sri Ahmad Nawab: A tribute to a musical legend

A legend who has influenced our music for decades, was one of the highlights of my career, says Francissca Peter.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms

Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce

Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce

In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia

PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia

Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry

Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry

The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground

Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today

Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce

Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says

So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024