![French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694332794_PengundiHantu.jpg)
French election run-off: How does it work and what to look out for
A total of 577 constituencies are being decided in the election, one for each seat in the National Assembly, the lower house of parliament.
Sat Jul 06 2024
![EXPLAINER - Will South Africa have a new government or president after election? EXPLAINER - Will South Africa have a new government or president after election?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/51716978823_elections.jpg)
EXPLAINER - Will South Africa have a new government or president after election?
Under South Africa's constitution, voters elect 400 members of the National Assembly, who then elect the president by a simple majority.
Wed May 29 2024
![FACTBOX - How will Pakistan form its next government? FACTBOX - How will Pakistan form its next government?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/81707433618_TBPakistanElection.jpg)
FACTBOX - How will Pakistan form its next government?
By law, the National Assembly, or the lower house of parliament, must be called by the President three weeks after the national election.
Tue Feb 13 2024
![What's next in Pakistan election deadlock What's next in Pakistan election deadlock](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51707701962_Pakistan.jpg)
What's next in Pakistan election deadlock
A prime ministerial candidate has to show a simple majority of 169 seats in the National Assembly when the house is called in coming days.
Mon Feb 12 2024
![S. Korea opposition leader hospitalised after hunger strike, prosecutors seek arrest S. Korea opposition leader hospitalised after hunger strike, prosecutors seek 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)
S. Korea opposition leader hospitalised after hunger strike, prosecutors seek arrest
The former presidential candidate was transferred to a hospital from the National Assembly after suffering from dehydration and dizziness.
Mon Sep 18 2023
![Cambodia parliament endorses strongman's son Hun Manet as new PM Cambodia parliament endorses strongman's son Hun Manet as new PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692676882_TBHunManet.jpg)
Cambodia parliament endorses strongman's son Hun Manet as new PM
The Western-educated Hun Manet had the backing of the majority of the National Assembly in proceedings.
Tue Aug 22 2023
![Cambodia king approves nomination of Hun Manet as next PM Cambodia king approves nomination of Hun Manet as next PM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51691379940_HunManet.jpg)
Cambodia king approves nomination of Hun Manet as next PM
The appointment of army general Hun Manet requires the approval of the newly elected National Assembly, expected this month.
Mon Aug 07 2023
![Like strongman, like son? Cambodia's Hun Manet makes political debut Like strongman, like son? Cambodia's Hun Manet makes political debut](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/51689834108_HunManet.jpg)
Like strongman, like son? Cambodia's Hun Manet makes political debut
To become PM, Hun Manet needs to be a member of the National Assembly, which he will do if he wins a seat, and receive approval of the King.
Thu Jul 20 2023
![Ecuadorian President dissolves legislature amid impeachment trial Ecuadorian President dissolves legislature amid impeachment trial](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/61684385705_TBguillermolasso.jpg)
Ecuadorian President dissolves legislature amid impeachment trial
Ecuadorian President Guillermo Lasso on Wednesday dissolved the National Assembly, the country's legislature, by decree amid its impeachment process against him, Xinhua quoted local press reports.
Thu May 18 2023
![Mustafa Sentop arrives in Malaysia for official visit Mustafa Sentop arrives in Malaysia for official visit](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/71664832018_ProfDrMustafa.jpg)
Mustafa Sentop arrives in Malaysia for official visit
Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye Prof Dr Mustafa Sentop arrived today as part of his three-day official visit to Malaysia.
Mon Oct 03 2022
![Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan's new prime minister Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan's new prime minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649684891_MianMuhammadShehba.jpg)
Shehbaz Sharif becomes Pakistan's new prime minister
Pakistan's National Assembly on Monday installed Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) president Shehbaz Sharif as the country's 23rd prime minister.
Mon Apr 11 2022
![Pakistan President asks Imran to continue as PM until appointment of caretaker premier Pakistan President asks Imran to continue as PM until appointment of caretaker premier](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/51649081197_TBMASHUPORANGj.jpg)
Pakistan President asks Imran to continue as PM until appointment of caretaker premier
Pakistan's President Arif Alvi has asked Imran Khan to continue as Prime Minister until the appointment of a caretaker premier, following the dissolution of the National Assembly.
Mon Apr 04 2022
![No-confidence vote against Pakistan PM disallowed, Imran seeks fresh elections No-confidence vote against Pakistan PM disallowed, Imran seeks fresh elections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-04/61648819577_TBImranKhan.jpg)
No-confidence vote against Pakistan PM disallowed, Imran seeks fresh elections
The Pakistan National Assembly's deputy speaker on Sunday disallowed the opposition's no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Imran Khan's government, citing a foreign-backed conspiracy.
Sun Apr 03 2022
![Burkina Faso army deposes president in West Africa's latest coup Burkina Faso army deposes president in West Africa's latest coup](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/81643074230_BurkinaFaso.jpg)
Burkina Faso army deposes president in West Africa's latest coup
The army also suspended the constitution, dissolved the government and the national assembly, and closed the country's borders.
Tue Jan 25 2022
![Fire erupts at South African parliament building in Cape Town Fire erupts at South African parliament building in Cape Town](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-01/51641110369_capetown.jpg)
Fire erupts at South African parliament building in Cape Town
The roof area had caught alight and the National Assembly building was on fire too.
Sun Jan 02 2022