Sri Lankan president's brother, Basil Rajapaksa, resigns from parliament
The aim is to allow someone else to be appointed to parliament in my place from the party, Rajapaksa said.
Thu Jun 09 2022
Megat Zaharuddin resigns from Sapura Energy board
Sapura Energy Bhd (SEB) today announced Tan Sri Megat Zaharuddin Megat Mohd Nor has resigned as an independent and non-executive director effective tomorrow.
Fri May 06 2022
Will Smith resigns from Film Academy over Chris Rock slap
Will Smith resigned Friday from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscar awards last weekend.
Sat Apr 02 2022
Alibaba's Jack Ma resigns from SoftBank board
Ma's resignation is the latest departure by a high-profile ally of CEO Masayoshi Son.
Mon May 18 2020
Nor Mohamed Yakcop resigns from Khazanah
Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop today submitted his resignation from the Khazanah board of directors, effective this Sept 30.
Tue Sep 19 2017
Morten Frost Hansen resigns from BAM
BAM had received a six-month resignation notice from the four-time All England champion on Sept 11.
Mon Sep 18 2017
Billionaire resigns from Uber board after making joke about women
The comment came as an interruption of fellow board member Arianna Huffington, who was explaining the benefits of having more female representation on Uber's board.
Wed Jun 14 2017
Imam resigns from mosque where a senior cleric said female genital mutilation prevents 'hypersexuality'
Mosque outreach coordinator Johari Abdul-Malik, who was brought to help Dar Al-Hijrah Mosque in Falls Church, Virginia, after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, announced his resignation on Friday.
Sat Jun 10 2017
Syed Ali resigns from Bright Packaging Industry
"His resignation was due to numerous and unavoidable commitments," the company said in a filing to Bursa Malaysia Monday.
Mon Apr 10 2017
Shamsul Azhar resigns from Petronas Gas on Jan 1
Datuk Anuar Taib, 48, would succeed Shamsul who has expressed intention to resign due to time constraint as he currently served on the board of various Malaysian and overseas companies.
Fri Dec 09 2016
Former British PM Cameron resigns from parliament
Britain's former prime minister David Cameron has resigned his seat in the House of Commons.
Mon Sep 12 2016
Dani Daim resigns from LionGold Corp on Aug 15
Datuk Md Wira Dani Che Abdul Daim has resigned from LionGold Corp Ltd on Aug 15, the company announced to Singapore Exchange.
Thu Aug 18 2016
Damiani resigns from FIFA ethics committee in Panama Papers fallout - FIFA
Uruguay's Juan Pedro Damiani has resigned from FIFA's ethics committee after the Panama Papers showed his law firm acted as an intermediary for a disgraced FIFA official.
Thu Apr 07 2016
'Not up to Tun M on who should be made PM'
The former premier should realise that the 'immunity' being enjoyed by the current UMNO president and Prime Minister, is a part of his own legacy.
Tue Mar 01 2016
Dr Mahathir's decision expected - BN component leaders
For several Barisan Nasional component party leaders, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad quitting UMNO today was not surprising at all.
Mon Feb 29 2016
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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