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
Scion of Sri Lanka's Rajapaksa family to contest Sept. presidential poll
Namal Rajapaksa said he would hold talks with 92 parliamentarians who recently declared support for Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Wed Aug 07 2024
Philippines rejects 'use of force' to undermine its South China Sea interests
The Philippines rejects the "use of force" to undermine its interests in the contested South China Sea but it does not want any conflict.
Fri Jul 12 2024
Trump turns 78, spotlighting age as central issue in 2024 race
Age and mental sharpness have been at the center of the contest between Donald Trump and his Democratic rival, President Joe Biden.
Fri Jun 14 2024
KKB Polls: PH victory clear signal to redouble efforts to strengthen economy - Anwar
The four-cornered contest saw PH candidate from DAP, Pang Sock Tao, securing victory with a 3,869-vote majority.
Sun May 12 2024
Scottish First Minister Humza Yousaf resigns
Yousaf said he had ordered a contest be held to select a replacement.
Mon Apr 29 2024
Four-cornered contest set for Kuala Kubu Baharu by-election
The Kuala Kubu BAharu by-election is set to witness a four-cornered contest
Sat Apr 27 2024
EXPLAINER - South China Sea: Why are China and Philippines tensions heating up?
Encounters between the Philippines and China in Asia's most contested waters have grown tenser and more frequent over the past year.
Thu Apr 11 2024
South Africa's former president Zuma barred from running in upcoming elections
South Africa's Electoral Commission said Thursday it has disqualified former President Jacob Zuma from contesting for a seat in parliament in the forthcoming election to be held on May 29.
Fri Mar 29 2024
Indonesia's Anies plans to contest election results in top court
Anies Baswedan said he plans to file a case to the Constitutional Court after the official results are announced next week.
Wed Mar 13 2024
Nikki Haley ends White House bid, clearing path for a Trump-Biden rematch
Nikki Haley bowed out a day after Super Tuesday, when Donald Trump beat her soundly in 14 of 15 Republican nominating contests.
Thu Mar 07 2024
Indonesians vote to replace Jokowi, floods disrupt some polling
Nearly 259,000 candidates are contesting 20,600 posts across the archipelago of 17,000 islands in the world's biggest single-day election.
Wed Feb 14 2024
Jailed ex-PM Imran Khan votes via postal ballot, as Pakistanis flock to polling stations
Imran Khan was barred from contesting the election and his popular Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) faced a pre-poll widespread crackdown.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Pakistan votes amid polarisation, militant attacks and economic crisis
The main contests are expected to be between candidates backed by jailed ex-PM Imran Khan and the Pakistan Muslim League of Nawaz Sharif.
Thu Feb 08 2024
Trump surges to 58 per cent support among potential GOP primary voters - Poll
Donald Trump leads in the contest for the Republican party's presidential nomination with 52 per cent support from potential GOP voters.
Fri Feb 02 2024