![Japan's Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader Japan's Prime Minister Kishida to resign, paving way for new leader](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702526392_FumioKishida.jpg)
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
![All state Democratic party chairs endorse Harris All state Democratic party chairs endorse Harris](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/51721616422_KamalaHarris.jpg)
All state Democratic party chairs endorse Harris
State Democratic party chairs on Sunday threw their weight behind Vice President Kamala Harris to be the party's new presidential nominee.
Mon Jul 22 2024
![Indonesia's largest party seeks parliamentary probe into alleged election irregularities Indonesia's largest party seeks parliamentary probe into alleged election irregularities](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71708936950_IndonesiaPemiluE.jpg)
Indonesia's largest party seeks parliamentary probe into alleged election irregularities
The Indonesian Democratic Party of Struggle (PDIP) will seek a parliamentary probe into alleged violations around this month's election.
Mon Feb 26 2024
![Parlimen Korea Selatan lulus RUU larang makan daging anjing Parlimen Korea Selatan lulus RUU larang makan daging anjing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61704806610_daginganjing.jpg)
Parlimen Korea Selatan lulus RUU larang makan daging anjing
Parlimen Korea Selatan pada Selasa meluluskan Rang Undang-Undang (RUU) khas yang mengharamkan pengambilan daging anjing di negara itu.
Tue Jan 09 2024
![PSB to be disbanded before Chinese New Year - Dep President PSB to be disbanded before Chinese New Year - Dep President](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-08/41661595732_TBwongsoonkoh.jpg)
PSB to be disbanded before Chinese New Year - Dep President
After the party is dissolved, the Progressive Democratic Party (PDP) will hold an EGM to accept the former PSB members into the party.
Mon Dec 25 2023
![Japan PM Kishida replaces 2 top executives in scandal-hit ruling LDP Japan PM Kishida replaces 2 top executives in scandal-hit ruling LDP](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702526392_FumioKishida.jpg)
Japan PM Kishida replaces 2 top executives in scandal-hit ruling LDP
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida replaced two LDP executives in a bid to restore public trust amid a funding scandal.
Fri Dec 22 2023
![Pembangkang Jepun kemuka usul tidak percaya ke atas kerajaan Kishida Pembangkang Jepun kemuka usul tidak percaya ke atas kerajaan Kishida](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/71702459208_TBKISHIDAABESHOT.jpg)
Pembangkang Jepun kemuka usul tidak percaya ke atas kerajaan Kishida
Parti pembangkang Jepun Constitutional Democratic Party (CDP), mengemukakan usul undi tidak percaya ke atas kerajaan Perdana Menteri Fumio Kishida.
Wed Dec 13 2023
![RFK Jr. declares independent 2024 presidential run, raises millions more RFK Jr. declares independent 2024 presidential run, raises millions more](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41696926454_RobertFKennedyJr.jpg)
RFK Jr. declares independent 2024 presidential run, raises millions more
Robert F. Kennedy Jr sought to cast himself as a unifier and a voice for voters who are fed up with the US' partisan divides and vitriol.
Tue Oct 10 2023
![South Korea lawmakers vote to pave way for opposition leader's arrest South Korea lawmakers vote to pave way for opposition leader's arrest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61695012099_LeeJaemyung.jpg)
South Korea lawmakers vote to pave way for opposition leader's arrest
The vote means Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung will face court to contest his arrest over the charges.
Thu Sep 21 2023
![Japan's nuke water discharge poses serious threat to world's oceans - S.Korean lawmakers Japan's nuke water discharge poses serious threat to world's oceans - S.Korean lawmakers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71688639206_TBWATERNUCLEARPLANT.jpg)
Japan's nuke water discharge poses serious threat to world's oceans - S.Korean lawmakers
The discharge into the ocean is not the only solution, Chu Chul-hyun, a Democratic Party lawmaker said.
Thu Jul 06 2023
![Japan's Kishida may dissolve parliament on same day if no-confidence vote submitted -Fuji TV Japan's Kishida may dissolve parliament on same day if no-confidence vote submitted -Fuji TV](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61651741549_FumioKishida.jpg)
Japan's Kishida may dissolve parliament on same day if no-confidence vote submitted -Fuji TV
The LDP's parliamentary majority all but guarantees that its president will be prime minister.
Wed Jun 14 2023
![Riding on G7 success, Japan PM Kishida eyes early election Riding on G7 success, Japan PM Kishida eyes early election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81672129390_FumioKishida.jpg)
Riding on G7 success, Japan PM Kishida eyes early election
While an election for parliament's more powerful lower house is not due until 2025, Fumio Kishida is keen to beef up his strength in LDP.
Mon May 22 2023
![Leonardo DiCaprio says Malaysian financier planned to donate to Obama's 2012 campaign Leonardo DiCaprio says Malaysian financier planned to donate to Obama's 2012 campaign](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/61680574517_LeonardoDiCaprio.jpg)
Leonardo DiCaprio says Malaysian financier planned to donate to Obama's 2012 campaign
Leonardo DiCaprio told jurors that Jho Low said he planned on giving "a significant donation" to the Democratic Party.
Tue Apr 04 2023
![Freed Russian arms dealer Bout joins Kremlin-loyal ultranationalist party Freed Russian arms dealer Bout joins Kremlin-loyal ultranationalist party](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61670836475_RUSSIA.jpg)
Freed Russian arms dealer Bout joins Kremlin-loyal ultranationalist party
Bout, the Russian arms dealer who was freed after 14 years in US custody, joins the Liberal Democratic Party.
Mon Dec 12 2022
![Japan PM says new cabinet members must 'review' ties with Unification Church Japan PM says new cabinet members must 'review' ties with Unification Church](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/61651741549_FumioKishida.jpg)
Japan PM says new cabinet members must 'review' ties with Unification Church
Kishida seeks to distance his administration from the controversial church group and reverse a slump in opinion polls.
Tue Aug 09 2022