Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

SPH Rewards

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

Referendum

Alberta separatists step up efforts to leave Canada after meeting with Trump officials

An Alberta flag flies at an Alberta Independence petition signing location in High River, Alberta, Canada February 5, 2026.  REUTERS/Todd Korol
An Alberta flag flies at an Alberta Independence petition signing location in High River, Alberta, Canada February 5, 2026.  REUTERS/Todd Korol

Why is Bangladesh holding a national referendum alongside its general election?

Officials giving a final check before dispatching the ballot boxes to voting centres, a day ahead of Bangladesh's general election, in Dhaka on Feb 11.
Officials giving a final check before dispatching the ballot boxes to voting centres, a day ahead of Bangladesh's general election, in Dhaka on Feb 11.

Thailand election: Anutin’s Bhumjaithai declares victory as People’s Party concedes

Always regarded as a “kingmaker” in previous elections, Mr Anutin Charnvirakul might just become Thailand’s 33rd prime minister this time when 500 MPs officially convene.
Always regarded as a “kingmaker” in previous elections, Mr Anutin Charnvirakul might just become Thailand’s 33rd prime minister this time when 500 MPs officially convene.

A look at European countries that allow assisted dying as Slovenia heads for referendum

In Europe, several countries already allow the terminally ill to end their lives, by euthanasia.
In Europe, several countries already allow the terminally ill to end their lives, by euthanasia.

Swiss voters likely to reject proposed tax of 50% on super rich: Poll

A drone view shows the Limmat river in Zurich, Switzerland May 2, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse
A drone view shows the Limmat river in Zurich, Switzerland May 2, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Italy holds referendum on citizenship, workers’ rights

Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s government is opposing both changes and urging people to abstain.
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni’s government is opposing both changes and urging people to abstain.

Swiss 'burqa ban' to take effect from 2025

Piles of \"Yes\" ballots sit on a table at the district election office Stadtkreis 3 on the day of a Swiss referendum on banning burqas and other facial coverings, in Zurich, Switzerland March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo
Piles of \"Yes\" ballots sit on a table at the district election office Stadtkreis 3 on the day of a Swiss referendum on banning burqas and other facial coverings, in Zurich, Switzerland March 7, 2021. REUTERS/Arnd Wiegmann/File Photo

Qatar passes referendum, replaces Shura Council elections with appointments, interior minister says

Moldovan president hails 'historic step' as top court recognises referendum on EU bid

Members of an electoral commission count votes after polling stations closed in the course of Moldova's presidential election and a referendum on joining the European Union, in Chisinau, Moldova October 20, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo
Members of an electoral commission count votes after polling stations closed in the course of Moldova's presidential election and a referendum on joining the European Union, in Chisinau, Moldova October 20, 2024. REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo

Slovenia cancels referendum on new nuclear plant

FILE PHOTO: A general view of the nuclear power plant in Krsko, Slovenia, March 22, 2020. REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A general view of the nuclear power plant in Krsko, Slovenia, March 22, 2020. REUTERS/Borut Zivulovic/File Photo

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Privacy Policy

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.