![EXPLAINER - What's at stake in Macron's shock snap election call? EXPLAINER - What's at stake in Macron's shock snap election call?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/71603816347_UKFranceElection.jpg)
EXPLAINER - What's at stake in Macron's shock snap election call?
Here is what the parliamentary elections could mean for France.
Mon Jun 10 2024
![South Koreans vote for new parliament after economy, corruption dominate campaign South Koreans vote for new parliament after economy, corruption dominate campaign](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712720818_parliamentaryelecti.jpg)
South Koreans vote for new parliament after economy, corruption dominate campaign
The parliamentary elections seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk-yeol amid frustration about the cost of living and corruption.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![Taiwan to vote in what China calls 'peace and war' election Taiwan to vote in what China calls 'peace and war' election](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/51704859600_TBTaiwanjpg.jpg)
Taiwan to vote in what China calls 'peace and war' election
Taiwan holds presidential, parliamentary elections on Saturday.
Wed Jan 10 2024
![Taiwan president says ties with China must be decided by will of the people Taiwan president says ties with China must be decided by will of the people](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-01/71704090334_Taiwan.jpg)
Taiwan president says ties with China must be decided by will of the people
China has been ramping up military pressure to assert its sovereignty claims over democratically governed Taiwan, which on Jan. 13 holds presidential and parliamentary elections.
Mon Jan 01 2024
![Thai poll winner seeks to form 8-Party coalition Thai poll winner seeks to form 8-Party coalition](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/81684391123_PitaLimjaroenrat.jpg)
Thai poll winner seeks to form 8-Party coalition
The leader of the progressive Move Forward Party said he wants to form a coalition government with seven other parties following a sweeping victory in Thailand's parliamentary elections
Thu May 18 2023
![At least 1.7 million people attend mass Istanbul rally, Turkish president says At least 1.7 million people attend mass Istanbul rally, Turkish president says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/51682405802_TurkeyErdogan.jpg)
At least 1.7 million people attend mass Istanbul rally, Turkish president says
With less than a week left for presidential and parliamentary elections in Turkiye, Erdogan held a mass rally in Istanbul on Sunday with at least 1.7 million people attending.
Mon May 08 2023
![Netanyahu's Likud party leading in Israeli elections after 62 pct of ballots processed Netanyahu's Likud party leading in Israeli elections after 62 pct of ballots processed](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/41667380936_BenjaminNetanyahu.jpg)
Netanyahu's Likud party leading in Israeli elections after 62 pct of ballots processed
The Israeli Central Elections Committee said on Wednesday that Netanyahu's Likud party leads the parliamentary elections after 62 pct of the ballots were processed.
Wed Nov 02 2022
![Iraq plans parliamentary elections for May 15 Iraq plans parliamentary elections for May 15](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/71509523703_HaiderAlAbadi.jpg)
Iraq plans parliamentary elections for May 15
Iraq plans to hold parliamentary elections on May 15 to choose a prime minister, a statement from the prime minister's office said late on Tuesday.
Wed Nov 01 2017
![Police briefly close London's Trafalgar square over 'suspicious item' Police briefly close London's Trafalgar square over 'suspicious item'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-06/61496938434_TrafalgarSquare.jpg)
Police briefly close London's Trafalgar square over 'suspicious item'
British police are on heightened alert as millions vote in parliamentary elections just days after three attackers killed eight people by driving a van at pedestrians and then stabbing people.
Thu Jun 08 2017
![Najib congratulates Erdogan on winning Turkish elections Najib congratulates Erdogan on winning Turkish elections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/51446478301_RecepTayyipErdogan.jpg)
Najib congratulates Erdogan on winning Turkish elections
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak congratulated Turkey President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on winning the Turkish parliamentary elections.
Mon Nov 02 2015
![Ex-Sri Lanka leader Rajapakse concedes election defeat Ex-Sri Lanka leader Rajapakse concedes election defeat](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/51439788813_MahindaRajapaksa.jpg)
Ex-Sri Lanka leader Rajapakse concedes election defeat
Sri Lanka's former president Mahinda Rajapakse said he had conceded defeat in parliamentary elections.
Tue Aug 18 2015
![Indonesia Election 2014 : Campaign Indonesia Election 2014 : Campaign](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-03/51395556581_300x250.jpg)
Indonesia Election 2014 : Campaign
Indonesia gears up for its parliamentary elections in April, before holding its presidential election in July.
Sun Mar 23 2014
![Bangladesh PM, opposition leader hold rare talks Bangladesh PM, opposition leader hold rare talks](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-10/61382796849_295x200.jpg)
Bangladesh PM, opposition leader hold rare talks
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina invited opposition leader Khaleda Zia to dinner as they held rare talks Saturday in a bid to defuse a mounting crisis over forthcoming parliamentary elections.
Sat Oct 26 2013
![Zimbabwe vote 'seriously compromised': local observers Zimbabwe vote 'seriously compromised': local observers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-08/61375352892_295x200.jpg)
Zimbabwe vote 'seriously compromised': local observers
Mugabe's allies have claimed an "emphatic" victory in both presidential and parliamentary elections.
Thu Aug 01 2013
![Egypt cancel its parliamentary elections Egypt cancel its parliamentary elections](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-03/81362611369_295x200.jpg)
Egypt cancel its parliamentary elections
Egypt's administrative court on Wednesday ordered the cancellation of controversial parliamentary elections scheduled for April 22.
Wed Mar 06 2013