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Myanmar 28 Mar 2025 | 11:00 PM

Junta pushes for December elections

The chief of the country's ruling junta vowed to hold a free and fair election in December, as he urged armed opponents in a wi­dening civil war to renounce violence and pursue dialogue.

World 29 Mar 2025 | 02:22 AM

Australia's Albanese starts election campaign touting healthcare credentials

(Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese touted his Labor party's credentials on affordable healthcare on Saturday, the first full day of campaigning for a general election expected to have cost of living as a central issue.

World 28 Mar 2025 | 04:40 AM

Trump hosts White House Iftar, thanks Muslim Americans for election support

WASHINGTON (Bernama-Anadolu): United States (US) President Donald Trump on Wednesday thanked the "hundreds of thousands" of Muslim Americans who supported him during the 2024 presidential election as he hosted the first White House Ramadan iftar dinner of his second term.

Singapore 28 Mar 2025 | 03:14 AM

Singapore, tech platforms gear up to counter cyber threats ahead of election

SINGAPORE: As the 2025 General Election approaches, the risk of digital interference – whether subtle or overt – is once again under scrutiny.

World 27 Mar 2025 | 10:17 PM

Explainer-What you need to know about Australia's upcoming election

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia will hold a general election on May 3, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese announced on Friday.

World 27 Mar 2025 | 08:25 PM

Australia PM Albanese calls national election for May 3

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday called a national election for May 3, launching a five-week campaign that is set to be dominated by cost-of-living pressures.

Aseanplus News 27 Mar 2025 | 02:30 AM

Australia PM Albanese says election imminent as government rushes to pass tax cuts bill

SYDNEY: Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese (pic) said on Thursday (March 27) he planned to call an election "imminently" as his centre-left government rushed through the parliament a bill on fresh tax cuts in a bid to lift support and win back aggrieved voters.

World 27 Mar 2025 | 12:35 AM

Australia PM Albanese says election 'imminent' as government rushes to pass tax cuts bill

SYDNEY (Reuters) -Australia Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Thursday he planned to call an election "imminently" as his centre-left government rushed through the parliament a bill on fresh tax cuts in a bid to lift support and win back aggrieved voters.

South Korea 26 Mar 2025 | 07:13 AM

Main South Korean opposition leader acquitted of election law violation

SEOUL: The Seoul High Court on Wednesday (March 26) acquitted Lee Jae-myung (pic) of violating the Public Official Election Act, paving the way for the main opposition leader to consolidate his leadership in the liberal bloc.

World 26 Mar 2025 | 02:41 AM

Trump signs election order calling for proof of U.S. citizenship to vote

WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday that would require voters to prove they are U.S. citizens and attempts to prevent states from counting mail-in ballots received after Election Day.

World 24 Mar 2025 | 05:27 PM

Canadian election campaign limits government as more tariffs loom

OTTAWA (Reuters) - Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's decision to call for a snap election for April 28 could curtail his ability to respond forcefully if the United States carries out a threat to impose additional tariffs.

World 23 Mar 2025 | 01:15 PM

Canadian PM Carney calls snap election, says Trump wants to break Canada

OTTAWA (Reuters) -New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called a snap election for April 28, saying he needed a strong mandate to deal with the threat posed by U.S. President Donald Trump, who "wants to break us so America can own us."

World 25 Mar 2025 | 06:23 PM

Peru president calls general elections for April 2026

LIMA (Reuters) - Peruvian President Dina Boluarte on Tuesday called for general elections to be held on April 12, 2026, saying she hoped the vote would put an end to a period of instability.

World 25 Mar 2025 | 01:24 PM

Carney promises Canadian defense spending boost if he wins election

OTTAWA (Reuters) -Prime Minister Mark Carney on Tuesday promised an "unprecedented acceleration of investment" in Canada's armed forces if his ruling Liberal Party wins a general election on April 28.

World 22 Mar 2025 | 11:39 PM

Australia budget to dole out energy bill relief as general election looms

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's government said on Sunday that a federal budget this week would include an A$1.8 billion extension to a scheme to reduce energy bills, ahead of what is expected to be a closely-fought general election due by May.

World 24 Mar 2025 | 05:35 AM

New Australian election battleground is working from home

SYDNEY (Reuters) - A plan by Australia's opposition to force government workers back to the office full time could affect millions, a trade union grouping said on Monday, with the issue featuring in a nationwide election due within months.

World 22 Mar 2025 | 12:22 AM

Australia government to expand scheme to help first-time property buyers as election looms

SYDNEY (Reuters) - Australia's government said on Saturday it would expand a scheme to help would-be home buyers get on the property ladder, ahead of what is expected to be a closely-fought general election due by May that has housing affordability as a key issue.

Nation 22 Mar 2025 | 01:36 AM

PSM to contest in Ayer Kuning by-election

KUALA LUMPUR: Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM) has announced that it will contest in the upcoming Ayer Kuning by-election.

Other Sports 21 Mar 2025 | 11:44 AM

Olympics-Coventry election ensures smooth continuity for IOC after Bach

PYLOS, Greece (Reuters) -The stunning first-round election of Zimbabwe's Kirsty Coventry as the next International Olympic Committee president made her the first female and first African to lead the IOC but more importantly ensured continuity once Thomas Bach departs in June.

Philippines 21 Mar 2025 | 06:07 AM

Philippine military tells election candidates to stop securing permits to campaign from insurgents

TACLOBAN CITY: The military in Eastern Visayas has called on election candidates not to give in to the demands of the New People's Army (NPA) to give money to the insurgents in exchange for "permits to campaign" or "permits to win."

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