![Vietnam appoints top policeman as country's new president Vietnam appoints top policeman as country's new president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716359372_tbToLam.jpg)
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 Indonesia's likely new president haunts father of missing activist](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708057597_TBPaianSiahaanj.jpg)
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? With Lai Ching-Te elected as new president, what’s next for Taiwan?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705283059_TBTaipeijpg.jpg)
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 new president faces 'tough' time with China pressure, no parliament majority](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/61705283059_TBTaipeijpg.jpg)
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
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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 King presents letters of appointment to 21 judges](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668926124_TBISTANANEGARA.jpg)
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 Ewon to use common-sense leadership approach to lead UPKO](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51673817558_TBEWONBENEDICK.jpg)
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? What if Biden doesn't run again?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/71655011692_CampDavid.jpg)
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 elects new president and premier, ending stalemate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/81665710683_AbdulLatifRashid.jpg)
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 Sri Lanka's new president says non-violent protests can continue after crackdown](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/41658738207_Colombo.jpg)
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 Sri Lankan forces raid anti-gov't protest camp as new president takes office](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51658457055_COLOMBO.jpg)
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 Sri Lanka swears in new president amid worst economic crisis in decades](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71658385685_RanilWickremesinghe.jpg)
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 Wickremesinghe wins parliamentary vote to be Sri Lanka's new president](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/51657702885_RanilWickremesinghe.jpg)
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 Sri Lanka's parliament votes for a new president as protesters wait](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81658297859_COLOMBO.jpg)
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 Sri Lanka's parliament speaker accepts Rajapaksa's resignation](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81657872672_COLOMBO.jpg)
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