The Deputy PM's plan to hit Middle England with a hefty hike in council tax has already met a wave of opposition, but she seemed unconcerned as she sipped a glass of rosé on the beach.

Dhusamareb (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud on Wednesday accused the country’s opposition of lacking a unified vision for national development, warning that fragmented politics could undermine progress on key reforms.

Mogadishu (HOL) — At least 23 Somali nationals drowned after two migrant boats capsized off the coast of Lampedusa, Italy, Somali officials said Wednesday.

Beledweyne (HOL) — Somali and allied forces pledged Wednesday to accelerate military operations against al-Shabab in the central Hiiraan region, where the extremist group has recently regained ground.

The move reportedly comes amid a dip in Indian purchases following Trump’s tariff threats Read Full Article at RT.com

Medical professionals have warned of a looming health crisis in Sudan, where a civil war has raged for over 28 months Read Full Article at RT.com

Katie Price expressed an interest in modelling from the age of 14 and her supportive mother Amy did everything she could to make her daughter's dream come true.

The Ministry of Manpower (MOM) will be adding a dedicated tab on its website for members of the public to report illegal delivery riders.The tab will make it easier for the public to alert the ministry when they see foreign workers doing delivery work, said Senior Minister of State for Health and Manpower Koh Poh Koon in a Facebook post on Wednesday (Aug 20).This comes after recent islandwide enforcement operations by MOM — during which three foreigners were arrested for working in food delivery illegally.In his post, Dr Koh also thanked local delivery riders for their support during the operations.«In the middle of their own busy shifts, 372 riders took the time — about 10 minutes each — to assist our officers. For food delivery riders, every minute counts,» he said. «Their willingness to pause and help was no small sacrifice, and we are deeply grateful for their co-operation and sense of responsibility.»Dr Koh explained that while such checks may cause inconvenience to various parties, they are crucial. 

More Singaporeans view religion as a very important part of their lives and overall sense of identity, a survey has found, with a growing number saying their religious beliefs have considerable influence over their views in other areas.Researchers from the Institute of Policy Studies (IPS) at the National University of Singapore polled 4,000 people from April to August last year about their views on identity, religion, daily experiences in a multiracial society and various policy issues.The report, released on Wednesday (Aug 20), also compared the findings with prior surveys from 2013 and 2018.  According to the 2024 survey, researchers found that over three-quarters of people agree that their ideas about religion or spirituality are one of the most important parts of their lives, which in turn have a considerable influence over their views in other areas.The study also found that 73.9 per cent of people agree that their spiritual beliefs give meaning to their lives’ joys and sorrows, while 68.3 per cent turn to God or religion to find out their best course of action when faced with life choices.

The seating plan for the 15th term of Parliament, set to convene on Sept 5, has been revealed.As per tradition, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong takes the middle spot of the first row on the right side of the Speaker.He will be flanked by Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong and Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam.In the previous term of Parliament, PM Wong was seated between Senior Minister Lee Hsien Loong and then-Deputy Prime Minister Heng Swee Keat.Meanwhile, the remaining 14 Cabinet ministers fill out the rest of the row.Leader of the House Indranee Rajah, who is the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office, takes up her usual spot next to the Speaker.Behind the Cabinet ministers are the senior ministers of state, followed by the ministers of state and senior parliamentary secretaries.The remaining seats on the right side of the Speaker will be filled up by several first-term MPs.

L'année 2025 sera marquée d'un sceau particulier dans le paysage culturel gabonais : Tita Nzébi sera en concert les 21 et 22 novembre prochains au Centre Culturel Français de Libreville. Deux dates exceptionnelles, attendues depuis longtemps, qui s'annoncent déjà comme des moments de communion artistique et citoyenne. La demande d'un concert de l'artiste n'a cessé de grandir au fil des années. Et pour cause : Tita Nzébi n'est pas seulement une chanteuse à la voix puissante et (...) - ARTS & CULTURE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La Commission Nationale d'Organisation des Élections (CNOCR) a publié ce matin la liste des candidatures retenues pour les législatives du 27 septembre 2025. Sur les 10 dossiers déposés au 2ᵉ Arrondissement de Franceville, seuls 4 candidats issus de partis politiques ont été validés. Fait troublant : la quasi-totalité des indépendants ont été écartés, sans explication officielle. 1 - Un rejet qui interpelle : le cas Carlos Roberto Otounga. Parmi les candidatures rejetées, celle de (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Chloe Cheung never takes the same route home twice in succession. She carries self protection devices, including alarms and air tags, in case she is kidnapped.

Illovo Sugar Malawi (ISM) Plc says it is set to boost sugar production and ease market prices following shareholder approval to secure a US$45 million loan from its majority shareholder, Sucoma Holdings Limited (SHL). Board chairperson Jimmy Lipunga made the announcement in Blantyre on Tuesday during an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) of the company’s shareholders. […] The post Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc upbeat on increased sugar production appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the world gathers in Yokohama for the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD 9), Africa arrives not with empty hands but with a bold promise: to reshape its food systems in ways that secure dignity, prosperity, and resilience for generations to come. The theme of this year’s forum, “Co-create Innovative Solutions with […] The post Time to co-create innovative solutions for Africa’s Agri-Food Systems appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s most revered governance and human rights advocate, Undule Mwakasungula, has commended President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera for his decision to rename some of Malawi’s public infrastructure after former presidents Bakili Muluzi, Joyce Banda and Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika. On 18th August, 2025, Chakwera renamed some of Malawi’s public infrastructure in honour of Muluzi, Banda, […] The post Pres. Chakwera gets kudos for honoring former presidents appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Blantyre giants Ekhaya Football Club have bolstered their squad with the signing of goalkeeper Joshua Waka from Lilongwe’s Blue Eagles on a three-year deal. Waka, who described Ekhaya as “a quality brand with a big mission,” says he is eager to prove himself between the posts. “I’m glad to be part of Ekhaya FC. I […] The post Ekhaya FC Lands Goalkeeper Waka as Sulumba Makes Wanderers Comeback appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Christmas is often a season of joy, laughter, and family gatherings. But for Enelesi Chikumbu, a sex worker from Blantyre’s Ndirande Township, last year’s Christmas Eve turned into the darkest night of her life. What began as a promising evening with a seemingly “gentle” client at Chinseu pubs ended in a nightmare she says will […] The post Nightmare of Sex Workers: Chikumbu’s Christmas Horror appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

His powerful tenor has sold out concert halls ever since he made his name in Les Miserables, but the unwanted sound of Alfie Boe's booming voice almost had diners manning the barricades.

A German neo-Nazi will be allowed to serve a prison sentence in a women's jail after she used a new government policy to change her gender. 

Why do we care so much about flags? Why do ordinary, common-sense people put them up, and why do politically correct councils tear them down?

For Beijing, peace-making abroad is never altruistic but always being put in the service of economic or geopolitical advantage, says Rishan Sen.

The intermediate-range ballistic missile’s coverage area includes almost all of Asia and parts of Europe Read Full Article at RT.com

The SPD party insists the German military could only be sent together with US forces, the newspaper claims Read Full Article at RT.com

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told the military to shorten the timeline for the defeat of Hamas Read Full Article at RT.com

Transgender woman Ciara Watkin, 21, from Thornaby, north Yorkshire, has been accused of sexual assault after she 'concealed male genitalia' during a night with a Snapchat date.

A Louisiana man has agreed to be castrated as part of a plea deal after he was caught trying to sexually assault a 7-year-old child-- the most recent of many victims.

Footage of the incident, which took place on Thursday, shows Christina Cadieu Greene gripping the 14-year-old's hair after spotting the teen sneaking her purse into her bag.

The gangland torture chamber, located inside a sound-proofed shipping container near the Dutch village of Wouwse Plantage, could hardly have been more gruesome.

Christine Colbert, 58, has suffered a series of 'catastrophic' setbacks which have threatened to destroy Dress Cheshire, the luxury boutique she set up in the celebrity enclave of Prestbury.

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