![South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/81716977896_Africaelections.jpg)
South Africans vote in most competitive election since end of apartheid
More than 27 million South Africans are registered to vote at more than 23,000 polling stations.
Wed May 29 2024
![UN to vote on resolution demanding recognition of Palestine as full member state UN to vote on resolution demanding recognition of Palestine as full member state](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51607399396_UnitedNations.jpg)
UN to vote on resolution demanding recognition of Palestine as full member state
The United Nations General Assembly is set to vote tomorrow on a resolution demanding the recognition of Palestine as a full member state.
Thu May 09 2024
![As India's election kicks off, is extreme heat a threat to voters? As India's election kicks off, is extreme heat a threat to voters?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713518523_indiaelectionjpg.jpg)
As India's election kicks off, is extreme heat a threat to voters?
Extreme heat forecast during India's six-week election.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![India to hold world's largest elections between April and June India to hold world's largest elections between April and June](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694332794_PengundiHantu.jpg)
India to hold world's largest elections between April and June
Nearly a billion people will be eligible to vote in India's general elections, to be held over almost seven weeks.
Fri Mar 22 2024
![Russian elections: Despite fixing the opposition, Vladimir Putin wants lots of people to vote for him Russian elections: Despite fixing the opposition, Vladimir Putin wants lots of people to vote for him](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/61708662877_VladimirPutin.jpg)
Russian elections: Despite fixing the opposition, Vladimir Putin wants lots of people to vote for him
Russians head to polls this week in a presidential election that will most certainly result in Vladimir Putin winning another six-year term.
Sat Mar 16 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/2024-01/61705117155_taiwan.jpg)
Taiwan to vote in what China calls 'peace and war' election
No matter who wins the elections, Beijing's military and economic pressure on Taiwan could continue and may even increase.
Sat Jan 13 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
![Hunger rises in Gaza as UN prepares to vote on ceasefire resolution Hunger rises in Gaza as UN prepares to vote on ceasefire resolution](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/61702354924_Gaza.jpg)
Hunger rises in Gaza as UN prepares to vote on ceasefire resolution
General Assembly prepares to vote on ceasefire resolution mirroring to Security Council language vetoed by US.
Tue Dec 12 2023
![Jepak by-election: Avoid last minute voting - EC Jepak by-election: Avoid last minute voting - EC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71692762459_IkmalrudinIshak.jpg)
Jepak by-election: Avoid last minute voting - EC
Datuk Ikmalrudin Ishak said voters are encouraged to vote according to the suggested voting time as noted on the MySPR Semak application.
Fri Nov 03 2023
![UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/51698235879_unitednations.jpg)
UN Security Council to vote on rival US, Russian plans for Israel, Gaza action
Both countries seek U.N. Security Council resolutions to address shortages of food, water, medical supplies and electricity in Gaza.
Wed Oct 25 2023
![Indonesian president's son among 'strongest VP candidates' for Prabowo - party official Indonesian president's son among 'strongest VP candidates' for Prabowo - party official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697437330_GibranRakabumingRaka.jpg)
Indonesian president's son among 'strongest VP candidates' for Prabowo - party official
The world's third-biggest democracy is set to vote in simultaneous presidential and legislative elections on February 14 next year.
Tue Oct 17 2023
![Indonesia court rejects moves to change eligibility rules for president, VP candidates Indonesia court rejects moves to change eligibility rules for president, VP candidates](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-10/41697437330_GibranRakabumingRaka.jpg)
Indonesia court rejects moves to change eligibility rules for president, VP candidates
The world's third-biggest democracy is set to vote in simultaneous presidential and legislative elections on Feb. 14 next year.
Mon Oct 16 2023
![Pelangai by-election: Loke denies Chinese electors not going out to vote this Saturday Pelangai by-election: Loke denies Chinese electors not going out to vote this Saturday](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/71694073586_TBAnthonyLoke.jpg)
Pelangai by-election: Loke denies Chinese electors not going out to vote this Saturday
Telemong is an area in the Pelangai constituency where the majority of the population is non-Malays.
Thu Oct 05 2023
![Police investigating Muhyiddin over alleged 'haram' vote remark Police investigating Muhyiddin over alleged 'haram' vote remark](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/51692948903_TanSriMuhyiddinYa.jpg)
Police investigating Muhyiddin over alleged 'haram' vote remark
Police is investigating Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin for allegedly claiming it is 'haram' to vote for PH candidate in the Pulai by-election.
Mon Sep 04 2023
![State polls: Young voters embrace democracy by fulfilling their duty to vote State polls: Young voters embrace democracy by fulfilling their duty to vote](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/61691831036_Youngvoters.jpg)
State polls: Young voters embrace democracy by fulfilling their duty to vote
More than 50 per cent of the 9.67 million eligible voters in the six state elections are youths aged 39 years and below.
Sat Aug 12 2023