
King ograces opening of 15th Parliament's fourth session
This marks Sultan Ibrahim's second Parliament opening ceremony since being sworn in as the 17th Yang di-Pertuan Agong on Jan 31, 2024.
Mon Feb 03 2025
AWANI Tonight: President Donald Trump pardons Jan 6 capitol rioters
Donald Trump signed a slew of executive orders shortly after being sworn in as the 47th U.S. President, including pardons for nearly 1,600 individuals linked to the 2021 Capitol riots.
Tue Jan 21 2025

Trump sworn in for second term, US braces for major shift
Following the inauguration, Donald Trump addresses his supporters during a rally that features a presidential parade.
Tue Jan 21 2025

Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024

Trump seeks loyal attorney general to back mass deportations, pardons
Donald Trump and his transition team aim to build a Justice Department packed with loyalists after he is sworn in on Jan. 20.
Wed Nov 13 2024

Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024

Sheinbaum sworn in as Mexico's first female president, vows 'it's time for women'
She vows to bolster women's rights and ensure Latin America's No. 2 economy remains a secure destination for international investment.
Wed Oct 02 2024

India's Modi sworn in as prime minister for historic third term
Narendra Modi was sworn in as India's prime minister on Sunday for a record-equalling third term.
Sun Jun 09 2024

New Taiwan president to take office facing angry China
Lai Ching-te was sworn in at the Japanese-colonial-era presidential office in central Taipei, taking over from Tsai Ing-wen.
Mon May 20 2024

Russia's Vladimir Putin sworn in as president for a fifth term
Vladimir Putin, in power since 1999, begins his new mandate more than two years after he sent tens of thousands of troops into Ukraine.
Tue May 07 2024

Incoming Singapore PM says incumbent Lee to serve as senior minister in next cabinet - media
Lawrence Wong said he would announce a new cabinet line-up a few days before he is sworn in as Singapore's fourth prime minister.
Tue Apr 16 2024

PM extends highest congratulations to new King, His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim
Sultan Ibrahim was sworn in today as the new King of Malaysia in a ceremony steeped in tradition at Istana Negara.
Wed Jan 31 2024

Malay rulers arrive at Istana Negara for special Conference of Rulers meeting
At the meeting, Sultan Ibrahim of Johor will be sworn in as the 17th King of Malaysia.
Wed Jan 31 2024

Abdul Halim Suleiman, Michael Mujah Lihan sworn in as senators
The appointments are made with the consent of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
Mon Dec 11 2023

New Zealand's new government sworn in, parliament expected to open next week
The New Zealand Green Party launched a petition to keep the ban on oil and gas exploration.
Mon Nov 27 2023

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025