Oh, what a birthday bash it was meant to be—Malawi at 61! The drums were beating, the soldiers were marching, the dancers were dancing… and then the Flames showed up and reminded us why we don’t light fireworks near wet matches. On a day meant for national pride and celebration, the Flames decided to gift […] The post Flames Fizzle as Malawi Celebrates 61 Years of… Independence and Incompetence? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A new survey by Times Group has shaken the political landscape, placing Vitumbiko Mumba miles ahead of his rivals in the race to become the Malawi Congress Party’s (MCP) next presidential torchbearer. According to the findings released on Sunday, Mumba secured an overwhelming 62.8% of the votes—1,722 out of the total polled respondents—making him the […] The post Vitumbiko Mumba Tops Times Group Poll as MCP Favourite Running Mate—Atupele Trails, Usi Falters appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The greens of Blantyre Sports Club came alive this weekend as Inkosi ya Makosi Gomani V led over 68 golfers in a powerful display of unity, culture, and charity during the Umhlangano Charity Golf Tournament—a fundraising event for the 2025 Umhlangano wa Maseko Ngoni cultural festival. Organised under the banner of the Maseko Ngoni Heritage […] The post Swinging for Culture: Inkosi ya Makosi Gomani V Leads Charity Golf Drive for Umhlangano Festival appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera has described the State Visit by Botswana President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko as a symbol of deepening regional solidarity, especially at a time Malawi is emerging from a chain of devastating national crises. Speaking during a joint press briefing at Kamuzu Palace in Lilongwe on Monday, Chakwera thanked Boko for gracing Malawi’s […] The post Chakwera Bids Farewell to Botswana President, Hails Regional Solidarity Amid Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi edges closer to the high-stakes September 16 General Elections, UTM President Dalitso Kabambe has thrown down the gauntlet, urging President Lazarus Chakwera to start preparing his exit strategy. In a bold Facebook post, Kabambe didn’t mince words: “Ruling parties have lost before — and Chakwera must brace for the people’s verdict.” His remarks […] The post Kabambe to Chakwera: Prepare to Concede, Malawians Are Tired of “See Nothing, Do Nothing” Leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Following a rare show of unity against «Hindi imposition,» Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin sought support from Uddhav Thackeray. However, Shiv Sena (UBT) distanced itself from DMK's radical stance, clarifying their opposition is against forced imposition, not the language itself. With BMC elections approaching, BJP aims to consolidate North Indian voters in Mumbai.

Elon Musk posted an «arrest counter» on X, highlighting zero arrests in the Jeffrey Epstein case, seemingly targeting Donald Trump. This follows reports that the DOJ and FBI found no evidence Epstein was murdered or blackmailed powerful figures. Musk previously alleged Trump's name appears in sealed documents related to the case.

Raj Thackeray's MNS faced criticism after a video surfaced showing an MNS leader's son, Rahil Shaikh, verbally abusing a Marathi-speaking woman following a car accident. Rahil, allegedly intoxicated, flaunted his father's political connections during the incident. Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Nirupam questioned MNS's commitment to Marathi pride in light of the event.

China has lodged a formal protest with India following Prime Minister Modi's birthday greetings to the Dalai Lama and the attendance of Indian officials at his 90th birthday celebrations. Beijing views the Dalai Lama as a separatist and accuses India of interfering in its internal affairs.

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has urged BRICS to take a more active role in mediating global conflicts Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has dismissed Roman Starovoit from the post of transport minister, according to a decree Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia sought security guarantees from the West before the Ukraine conflict, but was rebuffed, the foreign minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The broadcaster, 64, was reflecting on her life and career in the wake of her Alzheimer's diagnosis, which she received in 2022 at the age of just 61.

Over 1.5 million eligible adult Singaporeans who are aged 21 and above will receive up to $850 in cash as part of the Goods and Services Tax Voucher (GSTV) scheme in August, said the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on Monday (July 7).In addition to the cash payouts, around 690,000 eligible seniors will benefit from MediSave top-ups of up to $450. Those who are eligible will also receive $150 to $450, depending on their age and Annual Value (AV) of their home.These will be automatically credited to the eligible senior's CPF MediSave Accounts, with the amount determined by the recipient's age and AV of their home.The government will also raise the Assessable Income (AI) threshold for GSTV — Cash payouts from $34,000 to $39,000 as «the incomes of lower- and middle-income Singaporeans have improved», said MOF. The ministry added that this will «maintain the coverage of the scheme».Eligible Singaporeans can check their eligibility for the payouts on the govbenefits website by logging in with their Singpass.

SINGAPORE — Four golf courses will close permanently by 2035, leaving Singapore with 12 courses in the coming years.The Ministry of Law (MinLaw), which oversees land policy and administration, said on July 7 that the leases or tenancies of Mandai Executive Golf Course, Warren Golf and Country Club, Orchid Country Club and Tanah Merah Country Club's Garden Course will not be renewed, as their land is needed for future plans.This continues recent moves to reclaim golf course land for other uses. For instance, the Marina Bay Golf Course was closed in June 2024, and its site will be partially occupied by the upcoming Bay East Garden, which is currently being developed.The leases of two other courses — Singapore Island Country Club's (SICC) 18-hole Bukit Course and Keppel Club's 18-hole Sime Course — will expire on Dec 31, 2030.Thereafter, the two courses will be reallocated for public use, with at least one public 18-hole course.

SINGAPORE — The trial of Ng Yu Zhi, who is accused of masterminding a nickel-trading scam that attracted $1.46 billion from hundreds of investors, came to an end on Monday (July 7) after he made the rare move of opting not to take the stand.Judicial Commissioner Christopher Tan had called for Ng, 38, to give his defence after finding that the prosecution has presented a sufficient case against him.The judge told Ng that he can choose to give evidence on the stand and be liable to cross-examination.If he chooses to remain silent, the court may draw an adverse inference against him in deciding whether he is guilty or not, the judge added.Ng chose to remain silent after speaking for about an hour to his lawyers, Mr Nichol Yeo, Mr Nicholas Narayanan and Ms N. K. Anitha.Mr Yeo added that his client will not be calling any witnesses to testify for him.The judge told parties to file closing submissions by Aug 4 and replies by Aug 18.Ng is accused of deceiving investors, who include lawyers and financiers, into investing money to finance the trading of physical nickel.

New Delhi and Washington are racing to meet a July 9 deadline for a bilateral agreement Read Full Article at RT.com

The African country’s president has accused “rich countries” of looting Congo’s minerals and falsely blaming Kigali Read Full Article at RT.com

Activists on the Spanish island of Mallorca have begun vandalizing cars and shops owned by German expats in protests against mass tourism Read Full Article at RT.com

Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are increasingly used in the areas of migration and asylum. These technologies promise to increase efficiency, reduce uncertainty and improve decision-making. In the asylum context, AI applications are meant to reduce pressure on national asylum systems and contribute to fairer and more consistent asylum decisions. Despite potential benefits, these technologies come with significant risks. Inaccurate or biased AI applications may jeopardise the right to asylum, increase or reinforce discrimination, and diminish procedural safeguards built into the asylum process. These risks depend on the type and complexity of applications used, their role in asylum procedures, and the way in which decision-makers interact with technologies. Although the deployment of AI applications in EU asylum systems is still in the early stages, the debate about the legal, social and ethical challenges posed by these new technologies is well under way. For instance, several Member States have started using AI technologies for dialect recognition to verify information, or obtain further information, on asylum applicants' country or region of origin. There are also examples of Member States using AI applications for name transliteration, automatic transcription of speeches and case matching. The introduction of AI technologies in EU asylum systems raises several major risks, relating to: (i) inaccuracies, bias and discrimination; (ii) undermining fairness and due process; and (iii) unlawful interference with privacy and data protection. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

Andrey Nikitin served as deputy transport minister since February

Hasan Izz-Al-Din also said that the idea of resistance forces transferring weapons to the Lebanese army amid the ongoing Israeli occupation was «a dangerous scheme»

Vyacheslav Gladkov said that along the Shebekino-Belgorod highway, two civilians were killed when a drone targeted a motor vehicle

Mao Ning stressed that Beijing firmly opposes the arbitrary use of tariffs as a tool for coercion and pressure

According to Maxim Ryzhenkov, Minsk supports proposals on organizing interaction between financial and other message transmission systems of BRICS countries

[allAfrica] The United States has deported eight men to South Sudan after a legal battle that temporarily rerouted them to Djibouti.

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The Socialist Party has threatened members with expulsion after a corruption scandal involving sex workers and public contracts Read Full Article at RT.com

Some commanders are exploiting soldiers and forcing them to surrender their additional frontline earnings, Anna Skorokhod has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Green Party MPs urge voluntary price reduction on ice cream as poor families struggle to afford summer treats Read Full Article at RT.com

Danish Economy Minister Stephanie Lose has warned that Western militarization plans should be tempered by the goal of financial stability Read Full Article at RT.com

Motability was set up to provide free cars for those with serious physical disabilities, but now people with VERY surprising conditions are using it to get around courtesy of taxpayers.

The Prime Minister had planned to use a summit with Emmanuel Macron this week to sign a new 'one in, one out' deal with France.