Paetongtarn Shinawatra elected youngest Thai PM, braces for baptism of fire
Paetongtarn Shinawatra won easily with 319 votes, or nearly two-thirds of the house.
Fri Aug 16 2024
Gaza aid deliveries drop by two-thirds since Israel's move into Rafah, UN says
The United Nations has long said at least 500 trucks a day of aid and commercial goods need to enter Gaza.
Thu May 30 2024
Most Iowa Republican caucus-goers say Trump fit to be president if convicted
About two-thirds of caucus-goers said they did not believe President Joe Biden legitimately won 2020 election, according to the poll.
Tue Jan 16 2024
Forest loss from SE Asia rubber is up to 3 times more than thought - Study
More than 4 mln hectares of forest have been lost to rubber plantations since 1993, with two thirds of in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia.
Sat Oct 21 2023
PM advises Muhyiddin to focus on court case
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this is because the Unity Gov't under his leadership is still holding a two-thirds majority in Parliament.
Thu Aug 17 2023
Malaysians vote in state elections, test for Anwar
The election in the six states will not directly impact Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's two-thirds majority in parliament.
Sat Aug 12 2023
PH-BN's 50-seat target for Selangor realistic, achievable - Amirudin
Our realistic target is to win two-thirds of the seats in Selangor, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said.
Fri Jun 23 2023
Sheep come to the rescue of Pompeii ruins
Archaeologists have uncovered only around two thirds of the 163 acres site at Pompeii since excavations began 250 years ago.
Thu Mar 09 2023
Candidates to replace Jacinda Ardern to start making their bids
If a candidate is unable to secure two-thirds of the available votes on Sunday, the leadership contest will go to the wider membership.
Fri Jan 20 2023
Coalition agreement aims to ensure stable Unity Government - Rafizi
The coalition agreement to be signed among all political parties in the Unity Government is to ensure a stable with a two-thirds majority in the Dewan Rakyat.
Tue Dec 06 2022
Johor PH won't propose changes in composition of state executive committee
Liew said Johor PH accepted the results of the state election in March, which gave BN a two-thirds majority in the state assembly.
Sun Dec 04 2022
GRS joins, unity govt achieves two-thirds of Parliament PM Anwar
The total number of seats needed to obtain a two-thirds majority in Dewan Rakyat is 148 seats.
Fri Nov 25 2022
Malaysia's new PM Anwar says first priority is cost of living
In a news conference, Anwar also said support for his ruling coalition exceeded two-thirds majority in parliament.
Fri Nov 25 2022
GE15: PN win 14 state seats in Perlis to form government
The two-thirds majority victory saw PN capture the stronghold of the BN which had been in its control since the beginning of independence.
Sat Nov 19 2022
Claims by contesting parties on winning GE15: Perception or truth?
Some political parties are confidently stating that they are capable of obtaining a two-thirds majority to form a government.
Thu Nov 17 2022
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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