![Dutch parties tackle tricky coalition talks after Wilders' shock poll win Dutch parties tackle tricky coalition talks after Wilders' shock poll win](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-11/81700816571_GeertWilders.jpg)
Dutch parties tackle tricky coalition talks after Wilders' shock poll win
Dutch party leaders meet on Friday for the first time since anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders won Wednesday's elections to begin the difficult and lengthy process of building a coalition.
Fri Nov 24 2023
![China ex-Premier Li Keqiang, sidelined by Xi Jinping, dies at 68 China ex-Premier Li Keqiang, sidelined by Xi Jinping, dies at 68](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/71698376614_likeqiang.jpg)
China ex-Premier Li Keqiang, sidelined by Xi Jinping, dies at 68
Once viewed as a top Communist Party leadership contender, Li was sidelined in recent years by President Xi Jinping, who tightened his grip on power.
Fri Oct 27 2023
![South Korea lawmakers vote to pave way for opposition leader's arrest South Korea lawmakers vote to pave way for opposition leader's arrest](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/61695012099_LeeJaemyung.jpg)
South Korea lawmakers vote to pave way for opposition leader's arrest
The vote means Democratic Party leader Lee Jae-myung will face court to contest his arrest over the charges.
Thu Sep 21 2023
![India's parliament reinstates Rahul Gandhi as lawmaker India's parliament reinstates Rahul Gandhi as lawmaker](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/71679671853_RahulGandhi.jpg)
India's parliament reinstates Rahul Gandhi as lawmaker
India's parliament reinstated opposition Congress party leader Rahul Gandhi, allowing him to contest a general election due next year.
Mon Aug 07 2023
![State polls: Kelantan Pas submits over 100 potential candidate names to Syura Council State polls: Kelantan Pas submits over 100 potential candidate names to Syura Council](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/61679122936_WanRoslanWanHamat.jpg)
State polls: Kelantan Pas submits over 100 potential candidate names to Syura Council
PAS secretary Wan Roslan Wan Hamat said party leaders from each constituency have proposed three to five potential candidates to the state leadership.
Wed Jun 21 2023
![State polls: Only two seats not finalised in Selangor - Amirudin State polls: Only two seats not finalised in Selangor - Amirudin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/51687088186_AmirudinShari.jpg)
State polls: Only two seats not finalised in Selangor - Amirudin
Both seats will be referred to the central party leadership soon for further action, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said.
Mon Jun 19 2023
![Consensus in unity govt ensures political stability, generate economic growth - Agong Consensus in unity govt ensures political stability, generate economic growth - Agong](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-02/51676262871_TBPARLIMEN.jpg)
Consensus in unity govt ensures political stability, generate economic growth - Agong
The consensus reached among party leaders of the unity government allows the government to generate economic growth that guarantees the well-being of the people, as well as create political stability.
Mon Feb 13 2023
![New Zealand's Ardern bids emotional farewell on last day as prime minister New Zealand's Ardern bids emotional farewell on last day as prime minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-10/81603010493_JacindaArdern.jpg)
New Zealand's Ardern bids emotional farewell on last day as prime minister
Jacinda Ardern will resign on Wednesday and be replaced by the new Labour party leader, Chris Hipkins.
Tue Jan 24 2023
![Give UMNO leadership opportunity to explore current political dynamics - Mohamad Hasan Give UMNO leadership opportunity to explore current political dynamics - Mohamad Hasan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/71673706759_TBzahidhamidi.jpg)
Give UMNO leadership opportunity to explore current political dynamics - Mohamad Hasan
UMNO members have been asked to give the party leadership the opportunity and space to explore the current political dynamics of the country to ensure the survival of the party.
Sat Jan 14 2023
![Sabah UMNO rep Shahelmey leaving it to Supreme Council to decide his position Sabah UMNO rep Shahelmey leaving it to Supreme Council to decide his position](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-12/71638787029_DatukShahelmeyYahy.jpg)
Sabah UMNO rep Shahelmey leaving it to Supreme Council to decide his position
Datuk Shahelmey Yahya is leaving it to the UMNO Supreme Council to decide his position in the party for joining the Sabah Cabinet against the wishes of the state party leadership.
Thu Jan 12 2023
![UMNO top two posts should be contested - Political analysts UMNO top two posts should be contested - Political analysts](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41672316183_ProfDrAzmiHassan.jpg)
UMNO top two posts should be contested - Political analysts
The posts of UMNO president and deputy president should be contested to fulfil the grassroots aspiration to see the current party leadership continue the fight for the party's struggles.
Thu Dec 29 2022
![Fahmi disappointed over police report lodged by PN Youth against Unity Govt Fahmi disappointed over police report lodged by PN Youth against Unity Govt](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/41671417693_FahmiMohamedFadzil.jpg)
Fahmi disappointed over police report lodged by PN Youth against Unity Govt
Fahmi Fadzil expressed his disappointment over the police report lodged by PN Youth against the cooperation agreement between government party leaders.
Mon Dec 19 2022
![Most top party leaders cast ballots for GE15 before noon Most top party leaders cast ballots for GE15 before noon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668842418_TBMASHUP.jpg)
Most top party leaders cast ballots for GE15 before noon
Prime Minister candidates of the four main coalitions had flocked to the polling centres to exercise their right to vote in the morning.
Sat Nov 19 2022
![GE15: Ahmad Zahid, Takiyuddin and Radzi among early voters to cast ballots GE15: Ahmad Zahid, Takiyuddin and Radzi among early voters to cast ballots](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668822720_ZahidHamidi.jpg)
GE15: Ahmad Zahid, Takiyuddin and Radzi among early voters to cast ballots
The contesting candidates, including party leaders, were seen arriving early to fulfil their responsibilities for the GE15.
Sat Nov 19 2022
![GE15: Choose stable government, avoid hung parliament GE15: Choose stable government, avoid hung parliament](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-11/81668839912_MALAYSIA.jpg)
GE15: Choose stable government, avoid hung parliament
Any cooperation with other parties in the formation of a govt would have to be discussed by the party leadership, Ismail Sabri said.
Sat Nov 19 2022