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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
Return of TH assets currently held by UJSB to be finalised in Q1 2025 - Mohd Na'im

Return of TH assets currently held by UJSB to be finalised in Q1 2025 - Mohd Na'im

Datuk Dr Mohd Na'im Mokhtar says the govt will ensure TH assets return from SPV is orderly and won't impact TH or its depositors.
Tue Feb 18 2025
PETRONAS concludes MBR 2024 with signing of two PSCs

PETRONAS concludes MBR 2024 with signing of two PSCs

Petronas signs technical evaluation agreements for Langkasuka Basin in Straits of Malacca and Layang-Layang Basin off the coast of Sabah.
Tue Feb 18 2025
National Remote Sensing Satellite to be operational in 2028 - Chang

National Remote Sensing Satellite to be operational in 2028 - Chang

Once the satellite operates, payments will be made periodically based on certified data received by the government, says Chang Lih Kang.
Tue Feb 18 2025
Mexico president warns Google of legal action for Gulf of Mexico name change

Mexico president warns Google of legal action for Gulf of Mexico name change

Google can't rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America just to comply with a Trump executive order, says Claudia Sheinbaum.
Tue Feb 18 2025
White House says Musk is not DOGE employee, has no authority to make decisions

White House says Musk is not DOGE employee, has no authority to make decisions

Like other senior White House advisors, Mr Musk has no actual or formal authority to make govt decisions himself, according to court filing.
Tue Feb 18 2025
Tennis - Djokovic says players believe there is favouritism in anti-doping system

Tennis - Djokovic says players believe there is favouritism in anti-doping system

Novak Djokovic says there were inconsistencies in their treatment at the hands of the International Tennis Integrity Agency.
Tue Feb 18 2025
OCI TerraSus Prihatin: Community support initiatives demonstrating our commitment to Sarawak flood relief

OCI TerraSus Prihatin: Community support initiatives demonstrating our commitment to Sarawak flood relief

OCI TerraSus initiates a series of Corporate Social Responsibility activities to support affected employees.
Tue Feb 18 2025
Myanmar arrests 273 illegal foreign entrants in telecom fraud crackdown

Myanmar arrests 273 illegal foreign entrants in telecom fraud crackdown

This is part of the government's efforts to crack down on illegal online gambling, telecom fraud, and crimes in border areas.
Tue Feb 18 2025
PM’s Bahrain visit to strengthen bilateral ties and extend ASEAN Summit invitation

PM’s Bahrain visit to strengthen bilateral ties and extend ASEAN Summit invitation

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's visit to Bahrain will mark a new chapter in Malaysia-Bahrain diplomatic relations.
Tue Feb 18 2025
Delta plane flips upside down on landing at Toronto airport, injuring 18

Delta plane flips upside down on landing at Toronto airport, injuring 18

The airport faces high winds and frigid temperatures as airlines catch up on flights after a snowstorm dumped 22 cm of snow.
Tue Feb 18 2025