Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Dr Ben Phiri, on Tuesday received a heroic welcome from vendors at the newly established Wakawaka Bypass Market, in what many traders described as a moment of long-awaited political intervention in a dispute that has dragged on for more than four years. Dr Phiri’s visit marked a major […] The post Minister Phiri receives heroic welcome from vendors at Wakawaka Bypass Market appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Certains ont reçu mardi un mail de la Caisse de prévoyance sociale (CPS) indiquant qu’ils devaient s’affilier au régime des non-salariés (RNS) à compter du 1er février 2026. Ce message, qui évoquait des démarches à effectuer avant le 31 mai 2026 sous peine de pénalités, est une erreur.

Ce n'est plus un scoop : les cigarettes électroniques jetables font fureur en Polynésie. Si leur vente et leur distribution sont interdites en France depuis le 26 février 2025, le succès n'a pas diminué en Polynésie. Mais bien souvent, les consommateurs ignorent leurs impacts sanitaires et environnementaux.

BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla alleged his mother was deliberately run over by a car in Pune, leaving her seriously injured. The accused reportedly fled the scene. Poonawalla's mother is set to undergo surgery, and he has appealed to the Pune police for the swift arrest of the perpetrator.

West Bengal chief minister and TMC supremo Mamata Banerjee approached the Supreme Court to contest the Election Commission's special intensive revision exercise. She had previously met with the Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar to voice her objections, alleging humiliation during the encounter. A Supreme Court bench is set to hear the matter.

India has launched its first nationally developed, evidence-based guidelines for lung cancer treatment and palliation. These guidelines aim to standardize care, improve early diagnosis, and reduce treatment gaps across the country. They offer a common clinical framework for both public and private healthcare systems, emphasizing patient-centric care and quality of life.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee has authored a book of 26 poems, titled 'SIR: 26 in 26', as a literary protest against the Election Commission's intensive revision exercise. The collection, released at the International Kolkata Book Fair, expresses her resentment and alleges a «relentless campaign of fear» in Bengal.

Sharad Pawar stated that merger talks between Ajit Pawar and Jayant Patil occurred, asserting CM Fadnavis had no right to comment. He expressed happiness over Sunetra Pawar's Deputy CM appointment. Pawar also noted his unprecedented absence from Parliament on Budget Day due to a family tragedy, marking 58 years of attendance.

The Housing and Development Board (HDB) on Wednesday (Feb 4) launched 9,012 flats for sale, with about half of them being Build-To-Order (BTO) flats. A total of 4,692 BTO flats across six projects in Bukit Merah, Sembawang, Tampines and Toa Payoh are available in the February BTO sales exercise, said HDB in a media release.Another 4,320 balance flats have also been put up in the concurrent Sale of Balance Flats (SBF) exercise, with close to one in five SBF units completed.This is up from the 3,000 units that HDB previously committed, said Minister for National Development Chee Hong Tat in a Facebook post on Wednesday. Among the BTO flats launched in this exercise are 1,052 Prime units under the popular Redhill Peaks project in the Bukit Merah area. The first half of the project was offered in the October 2025 sale exercise with another Prime project, Berlayar Residences, and together received 8,376 applications. 

SINGAPORE — ST Engineering is showing off two distinct platforms at the Singapore Airshow that mark a significant expansion into next-generation aviation technologies for the world's largest airframe maintenance and repair services provider.At Asia's largest aerospace and defence event, the Singapore-based company launched the DrN-600, a large all-electric vertical take-off-and-landing cargo drone, and announced partnerships with ferry operators for its crewed hovercraft-like AirFish Voyager.Drones represent «a new market — in a way, it's a disruptor, because that product never existed before that is viable,» Jeffrey Lam, chief operating officer of ST Engineering and president of its commercial aerospace business, told Reuters in an interview on the show's sidelines.The DrN-600, with a range of over 70km and a 100-kg payload capacity, is the company's highest-capacity drone to date and aimed at medium-lift cargo operations, with certification expected by 2028, according to ST Engineering.

The specific impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on entry-level professional, managerial, executive, and technical (PMET) jobs remain uncertain, with employment rates of fresh graduates from Institutes of Higher Learning (IHLs) remaining broadly stable over the decade.This update was given on Tuesday (Feb 3) by Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Manpower Shawn Huang in response to a parliamentary question by NMP Assoc Prof Terence Ho.Assoc Prof Ho had asked whether the Government has recorded a slowdown in the hiring of fresh graduates by employers in certain sectors due to the adoption of AI. He also asked if the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has plans to help boost the employability and opportunities available to fresh graduates facing such challenges.In his response, the senior parliamentary secretary said that the specific impact of AI adoption on entry-level PMET jobs remains uncertain.

Mardi 3 février, au tribunal de Papeete, un jeune couple a été condamné pour maltraitances extrêmes sur leur bébé, âgé de seulement quatre mois au moment des faits. Les violences remontent au mois d’avril 2019, à Punaauia. L'enfant a, depuis, été adopté dans l'Hexagone.

US President Donald Trump has met his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, on Tuesday Read Full Article at RT.com

The former Duke of York was told to leave his stately home earlier than expected after his brother King Charles became increasingly concerned by allegations made against him, it is understood.

Jacob Fallows, who has cerebral palsy, ran laps of his school playground throughout January with other children, friends and family to raise £1,160 - in excess of their £1,000 goal.

Interior designer and mother-of-three Rachel O'Hare - who had set up a charity to support women fleeing domestic abuse - died instantly in the fall.

Gregory Zecca, 39, is now facing charges of aggravated manslaughter of a child with a firearm and using a firearm while under the influence in connection with his son Anthony's untimely death.

In one emotional exchange, the politician said he was in 'basically an abusive relationship'. It is unclear who that was with.

Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of an 82-year-old Nee Soon resident, Low Kow, who went missing on Sunday (Feb 1). According to a press release on Tuesday, Low was last seen in the vicinity of Block 101 Yishun Avenue 5 on Feb 1 at around 7.30pm.In a Facebook post on Tuesday evening, Nee Soon GRC MP K Shanmugam shared the police statement and publicly appealed for «everyone to keep a lookout for him».Facebook user Hong Yao Lew, who claimed to be Low's grandnephew, made a separate post on the Missing Persons Singapore Facebook group.In the post on Tuesday, he shared that his granduncle had been missing since Monday afternoon, adding that Low is deaf and mute.«If you have seen him or have any information, please contact us,» he said.Across both posts, many users indicated that they will be helping to keep a lookout for Low. «Wishing for his safe return and reunion with family,» a user said.Several commenters also expressed concern for the wider population of elderly in Singapore.

A total of 77 traffic accidents over the past three years have been linked to suspected drug use, said Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam. In a written parliamentary reply on Tuesday (Feb 3), the minister said that out of the 77 accidents, 25 involved drug use while the rest involved etomidate use. Of all the cases, two were suspected to involve both drug and etomidate use. Shanmugam was responding to Pasir Ris-Changi GRC MP Valerie Lee, who asked for statistics regarding traffic accidents linked to vaping or drug use. Asking if stricter penalties can be considered for such crimes, Shanmugam, who is also MP for Nee Soon GRC, said that there are already enhanced penalties if a motorist causes an accident while driving under influence. Shanmugam said the traffic police will conduct a blood test if motorists are suspected of drug or etomidate use. A first-time offender found guilty of dangerous driving causing death while driving under influence faces up to 10 years' jail and a minimum 12-year driving disqualification.  

A new play, 'Breast of Luck,' co-written by a cancer survivor and a caregiver, uses song, dance, and humor to navigate the grim realities of illness. The musical comedy, inspired by personal experiences, highlights the therapeutic power of laughter, community, and art in confronting cancer, offering a lighter perspective on a serious topic.

Arunachal Pradesh villages along the China border are witnessing reverse migration, a positive sign for the Vibrant Villages Programme. The initiative, aimed at boosting living conditions and livelihoods, has seen significant investment. Over 8,500 activities were conducted nationwide, with Arunachal Pradesh receiving the largest share of funds for development projects.

Security forces neutralized 364 Naxals, arrested 1,022, and saw 2,337 surrender last year as Left-wing extremism incidents dropped significantly. The number of affected districts has fallen to 32 from 61 since 2019, with a substantial dip in violence and casualties. The government aims to eradicate Naxalism by March 31, 2026.

A federal judge said Pete Hegseth appeared to be expanding restrictions on free speech that have applied only to active-duty service members.

Days after their win in a state Senate race, reports of a racially charged comment roil the U.S. Senate primary contest.

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino has been added to a notorious online database labeling people as enemies of Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com