A man's world: Japan makes tepid push on gender gap in politics as election nears
Karen Makishima is the only female running for Japan's ruling party in her 20-seat prefecture for the Oct. 27 general election.
Thu Oct 24 2024
How will Japan's ruling party pick the next prime minister?
Each candidate, having secured backing from at least 20 LDP lawmakers to qualify for the poll, will begin a series of public appearances.
Thu Sep 12 2024
Japan's ruling party sets leadership race for Sept 27
Eleven candidates are expected to compete for the party's top position in the upcoming contest.
Tue Aug 20 2024
Japan's Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader
The LDP will hold a contest in September to replace Fumio Kishida as president of the ruling party, and by extension as the PM of Japan.
Wed Aug 14 2024
Bangladesh students clash in job quota protests, at least 100 injured
Clashes occurred between protesters seeking to end a quota system for government jobs and others loyal to the ruling party, police said.
Tue Jul 16 2024
India's election enters fourth phase as rhetoric over religion, inequality sharpens
Analysts have raised doubts over whether the ruling party BJP and its allies can win the landslide predicted by opinion polls.
Mon May 13 2024
Japan's Kishida says will not dissolve parliament after party's failure in 3 by-elections
Fumio Kishida vows to conduct reforms of ruling party and political system, resolve salary issues and take measures to combat inflation.
Tue Apr 30 2024
'Dior bag scandal' lands S. Korea's Yoon, ruling party in disarray ahead of election
Analysts said when Kim Keon Hee, as the spouse of a govt official, accepted the purse, she may have violated an anti-bribery law.
Wed Jan 24 2024
China, Taiwan opposition warn of threat to peace from ruling party candidate
Taiwan will hold a pivotal presidential and parliamentary election on Saturday, which is being closely watched internationally.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Having children should be women's main mission, Italy's ruling party senator says
Senator Lavinia Mennuni, affiliated with the right-wing Brothers of Italy party, said young women's 'first aspiration' should be to have children.
Fri Dec 29 2023
Fundraising scandal in Japan's ruling party turns heat on embattled PM Kishida
The investigation centres around money raised from ticket sales to party events - some of which was then given directly to lawmakers.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Thailand's ruling party chooses a Shinawatra as new leader
Paetongtarn Shinawatra vowed to build on past successes and targeted the party's return to top spot of public approval.
Fri Oct 27 2023
Singapore ruling party 'takes a hit' over recent scandals - PM
Singapore PM Lee Hsien Loong said such incidents involving ministers are rare, and the ruling party has "zero tolerance" for corruption.
Wed Aug 02 2023
Indonesia's ruling party backs provincial governor Ganjar for 2024 presidency
Ganjar goes up against former Jakarta governor Anies Baswedan and ex-special forces commander Prabowo Subianto, in what is expected to be a hotly contested race.
Fri Apr 21 2023
Italy's ruling party seeks to ban use of English in official communication
Fabio Rampelli argues that the Italian language is being infiltrated by an increasing number of English words.
Mon Apr 03 2023
Kampung Tanjung Kala residents affected by flooded bridge every time it rains heavily
Almost 200 residents from 60 homes in Kampung Tanjung Kala have ended up stuck when their 200-metre (m) long concrete bridge flooded.
Sat Nov 23 2024
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024