The Malaysian ruling coalition, Pakatan Harapan (PH), suffered its third straight defeat in eight months, including DAP chief Anthony Loke's loss in Chennah. This poor showing in Negeri Sembilan, Sabah, and Johor poses a national problem for PM Anwar Ibrahim's government, which allied with former rivals BN after the 2022 election.
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim warned senior officials, including ministers, deputy ministers, and members of agency boards, that they must resign from their positions if they intend to campaign for political parties, to prevent weaponizing their official roles against allies in his unity government.
Jens Spahn, parliamentary leader of Germany's ruling bloc, resigned after facing criticism for having a child via surrogacy in the US, a practice he previously criticized and his CDU party opposes. His resignation was deemed "unavoidable" by Chancellor Freidrich Merch.
Japan's ruling coalition has proposed amendments to a government bill on the retrial system, incorporating opposition demands regarding evidence disclosure. The revised bill is expected to pass the Lower House committee on May 12 and is likely to be enacted during the current Diet session.
Germany's ruling coalition will hold further talks with employers and unions on economic reforms. Chancellor Friedrich Merz aims to strengthen the country's competitiveness amid a prolonged economic downturn.
Germany's ruling coalition, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and Vice Chancellor Lars Klingbeil (SPD), is entering a critical phase of negotiations on a comprehensive reform package. The talks, involving employers and unions, aim to address the labor market, income tax, social security, and bureaucracy reduction, with the outcome potentially deciding the country's economic future and the government's fate.
The BJP-led NDA anticipates an easier legislative path as rivals TMC and DMK face internal and external political challenges, respectively. This shift could allow the government to advance its agenda, including simultaneous elections.
Japan's Prime Minister Kishi aims to pass a ¥3 trillion supplementary budget, including ¥5,000 energy bill support, by mid-June G7 summit. Opposition parties criticize the government's reliance on reserve funds and demand more thorough Diet deliberation.
New planning guidelines in Selangor, Malaysia, restrict non-Islamic places of worship in commercial areas, sparking concerns over minority rights. Approved on Nov 12, the rules by PLANMalaysia Selangor prohibit new sites and conversions in commercial zones, where many groups operate due to land scarcity.
Malaysia is entering campaign mode as Anwar's coalition projects discipline and the Election Commission confirms no by-elections for two seats, signaling an upcoming general election by February 2028. Rafizi, a key strategist, is noted for his data-driven approach.
Two former Malaysian ministers, Rafizi Ramli and Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, are vacating their parliamentary seats and leaving PM Anwar Ibrahim's coalition to join a smaller party. This move could challenge Anwar's government, especially with speculation of an early election.
Israel's ruling coalition, led by PM Benjamin Netanyahu, has proposed dissolving parliament for early elections amid pressure from ultra-Orthodox parties over military service exemptions. Elections could be held as early as August, with Netanyahu seeking re-election despite corruption trials and criticism over security failures.
After his party’s stunning conquest of West Bengal, Narendra Modi stands at a juncture that would have seemed implausible mere months ago. The prime minister who lost his parliamentary majority in 2024, briefly inviting talk of a weakened leader, now controls roughly 70 per cent of India’s state legislatures through his ruling coalition, the National Democratic Alliance. The Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) sweep of West Bengal, winning 207 of 294 assembly seats and ending three consecutive terms...
Romania’s Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has been ousted after parliament passed a no-confidence motion, toppling his pro-EU ruling coalition Read Full Article at RT.com
Barisan Nasional (BN) has declared it secured a simple majority to form a new state administration in Negeri Sembilan by teaming up with five opposition Perikatan Nasional assemblymen, giving them 19 seats in the 36-member assembly. The move creates a crisis for Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's coalition government, ahead of a national poll due in less than two years.
New Zealand's ruling coalition faces collapse over a free trade agreement with India, as right-wing populist NZ First withdraws support over fears of mass Indian immigration. The government must now rely on opposition Labour Party votes to pass the legislation in parliament. NZ First's deputy leader Shane Jones has vowed his party will "never accept" the deal.
