After long legal battle, Hong Kong's 47 democrats brace for sentencing
Jail terms are expected to range from several years for participants to possible life imprisonment for principal offenders.
Mon Nov 18 2024
Around 1,500 killed in Bangladesh protests that ousted PM Hasina
As many as 3,500 may have been forcibly abducted during her 15-year rule, says interim leader Muhammad Yunus.
Mon Nov 18 2024
After Harris' loss, angry Democrats blame her boss, Biden
Vice President Kamala Harris' defeat is the Democrats' second bitter loss to Donald Trump over the past three elections.
Thu Nov 07 2024
Control of US Congress at stake in tight election battle
The outcome is crucial for how easily the US presidential election winner can govern until the next congressional elections in 2026.
Wed Nov 06 2024
AWANI Tonight: Polls open, millions cast their ballots in tight U.S. Presidential race
Americans go to the polls to vote for their next President. Astro AWANI's Faye Kwan shares the latest from Michigan, one of the key battleground states.
Tue Nov 05 2024
In 2020, Trump went to the courts after losing. This time, the legal challenges have already started
With the US elections weeks away, the political battle is heating up, with both sides claiming the upper hand.
Sat Nov 02 2024
Musk's X ineffective against surge in US election misinformation, report says
Social media platforms have been under scrutiny over misinformation and conspiracy theories, including false information on elections.
Fri Nov 01 2024
Trump rejects Fox News invite to debate Harris in late October
Donald Trump says there would not be another debate before the Nov. 5 election.
Thu Oct 10 2024
India allows foreign diplomats to observe first elections in Kashmir in 10 years
Foreign diplomats from 15 countries were allowed to observe local elections in India's Jammu and Kashmir on Wednesday.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Bangladesh Hasina's son wants role for her party in reforms, election
The son of Bangladesh's ousted prime minister, Sheikh Hasina, said he's happy with the army chief's timeline for elections within 18 months.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Sri Lankan president dissolves parliament, calls for November 14 polls
Sri Lanka's newly-elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake dissolved the 225-seated parliament late Tuesday and called for general elections on Nov 14.
Wed Sep 25 2024
Straight fight between BN, PN in Mahkota By-Election
The Mahkota state by-election on Sept 28 will feature a straight fight between candidates from Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN).
Sat Sep 14 2024
No major change expected in chip industry post-US elections - Tengku Zafrul
We have built a strong ecosystem around the semiconductor industry, which has been a major part of our exports, said Tengku Zafrul.
Fri Sep 13 2024
How will Japan's ruling party pick the next prime minister?
Each candidate, having secured backing from at least 20 LDP lawmakers to qualify for the poll, will begin a series of public appearances.
Thu Sep 12 2024
AWANI Tonight: Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president
Taylor Swift has endorsed Democratic vice-president Kamala Harris on Instagram, following the presidential debate with Republican Donald Trump.
Wed Sep 11 2024