Vietnam appoints top policeman as country's new president
As head of the public security ministry, To Lam has been a crucial figure in a sweeping anti-graft campaign.
Wed May 22 2024
Indonesia's likely new president haunts father of missing activist
Paian Siahaan's 22-year-old son Ucok was one of the pro-democracy activists who disappeared during the chaotic riots of 1998.
Fri Feb 16 2024
With Lai Ching-Te elected as new president, what’s next for Taiwan?
Taiwan's elections saw voters defying Beijing's warnings of electing Lai Ching-te as President, escalating tensions within the Taiwan Strait.
Wed Jan 17 2024
Taiwan's new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority
Taiwan's president-elect Lai Ching-te's party lost control of parliament on which he will have to rely to pass legislation and spending.
Mon Jan 15 2024
EXPLAINER - What is happening in Ecuador?
New president Daniel Noboa faces an uphill battle amid gang control of prisons, kidnappings of police and bombings.
Wed Jan 10 2024
King presents letters of appointment to 21 judges
Leading the list was the new President of the Court of Appeal Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim.
Tue Jan 17 2023
Ewon to use common-sense leadership approach to lead UPKO
The new president of United Progressive Kinabalu Organisation (UPKO) Datuk Ewon Benedick is determined to use the common-sense leadership approach in continuing the party's struggle.
Mon Jan 16 2023
What if Biden doesn't run again?
While a new president's party historically suffers losses in Congress during the midterm election, Biden faces extra scrutiny.
Fri Nov 04 2022
Iraq elects new president and premier, ending stalemate
Iraq's parliament elects Kurdish politician Abdul Latif Rashid as president, a key step toward forming a new government.
Fri Oct 14 2022
Sri Lanka's new president says non-violent protests can continue after crackdown
Ranil Wickremesinghe has reaffirmed Sri Lanka's commitment to upholding the rights of peaceful, non-violent assembly, his office said.
Mon Jul 25 2022
Sri Lankan forces raid anti-gov't protest camp as new president takes office
Protesters had feared a crackdown was imminent under new President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was seen as an ally of Gotabaya Rajapaksa.
Fri Jul 22 2022
Sri Lanka swears in new president amid worst economic crisis in decades
Wickremesinghe has been involved in negotiations with the International Monetary Fund for a bail out package worth up to $3 billion.
Thu Jul 21 2022
Wickremesinghe wins parliamentary vote to be Sri Lanka's new president
Sri Lanka's acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be the country's next president until 2024.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Sri Lanka's parliament votes for a new president as protesters wait
A candidate receiving more than one-third of the valid votes cast will be declared elected.
Wed Jul 20 2022
Sri Lanka's parliament speaker accepts Rajapaksa's resignation
Abeywardena said he hoped to complete the process of selecting a new president in seven days and that parliament will reconvene on Saturday.
Fri Jul 15 2022