A Malawian MP has made the extraordinary claim that some of his fellow parliamentarians show up to work drunk — and has called for breathalysers to be introduced in the chamber to stop it. Democratic Progressive Party MP Noel Lipipa, who represents Blantyre City Chilomoni, made the eyebrow-raising allegation during a chaotic sitting of the […] The post Booze MPs: Lipipa demands breath tests for boozy Malawi Parliament appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Parliament has given the green light to Bill No. 9 of 2026 — the Banking (Amendment) Bill — in a move designed to shore up the country’s banking sector and better protect ordinary customers’ savings. The Bill was tabled by Finance and Economic Planning Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha, who told MPs the new law would […] The post Malawi Parliament approves new banking Bill to shield depositors from bank collapses appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

FDH Bank has pledged K1bn to Malawi’s Higher Education Students’ Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB), in one of the largest private-sector interventions yet aimed at expanding access to university education for financially disadvantaged students. The commitment is expected to support approximately 154 students annually who would otherwise struggle to meet tuition and related costs. Noel […] The post FDH Bank commits K1bn to widen access to higher education in Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Prominent civil society activist Sylvester Namiwa will spend at least another week behind bars after the High Court set next Wednesday as the date to hear his bid for bail. The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) executive director’s lawyers have already lodged an urgent application seeking his release from police custody — […] The post Lawyers fight to free Namiwa, stuck in cell over treason case appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

CapeStars Limited has entered a five-year sponsorship agreement with Impakt Events Management to support the annual Sand Music Festival, in a partnership organisers say is intended to bolster Malawi’s tourism sector. Announcing the deal in Blantyre, CapeStars Director of Finance and Administration Rachael Mijiga said the investment was aimed at supporting tourism development, stimulating economic […] The post Sand Music Festival secures five-year sponsorship as Malawi looks to boost tourism appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The president’s bombast has ceased to rattle world leaders, who have seen him fenced in by courts, rebuffed by Congress and strung along by Iran.

After a few weeks of relative calm on the midterms calendar, we’ve got a slate of states with important primaries across the country today.

A woman has made a police report after alleging that the previous owner of her HDB flat had fraudulently claimed her household's CDC vouchers, prompting a police investigation. Huang (transliterated), a 54-year-old accountant, told Lianhe Zaobao that when she tried to claim her June Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers, she discovered that they had already been redeemed. The 54-year-old then went to a nearby community centre to inquire about the matter and was told by staff members that the vouchers had been claimed by someone bearing the same name as the unit's former male owner. Huang immediately lodged a complaint with the community centre and filed a police report, reported Lianhe Zaobao. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong previously announced that all Singaporeans will be able to claim $500 worth of Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers from June 11. The vouchers will be valid until Dec 31, 2027.

He may have died alone, but he was not alone in death.After his family declined to claim his body, a 70-year-old man could have left this world unnoticed. Instead, volunteers walked alongside his coffin and ensured he was given a proper farewell. At the request of MP for Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC Tin Pei Ling, Cheng Hong Welfare Service Society arranged the funeral and cremation of the Circuit Road fire victim.In a video shared on Instagram on Tuesday (Aug 4), the charity welfare organisation documented the funeral procession, showing Cheng Hong staff and volunteers accompanying the man's coffin before his cremation.«When this uncle passed away in the fire, his family made the difficult decision not to arrange his funeral. They were estranged,» said the organisation.  «He had no family to bury him. Cheng Hong made sure he wasn't forgotten.»

The Land Transport Authority's (LTA) active mobility enforcement officers detected 21 cases involving non-compliant e-scooters and caught eight personal mobility aid (PMA) users flouting regulations between June and July.In a statement issued to the media on Tuesday (Aug 4), the authority said its officers have continued with enforcement operations since new rules kicked in on June 1, to ensure compliance and safeguard the safety of all path users.Over the period between June and July, LTA said its officers engaged over 100 PMA users to raise awareness of the new rules and promote safe and responsible use of mobility devices.The outreach efforts were complemented by public education campaigns, including the dissemination of infographics, videos and flyers through social media platforms, walkway banners, MRT in-train advertisements and HDB lift lobby displays.Materials were also shared with key stakeholders including mobility scooter retailers, food delivery companies, Active Ageing Centres and public transport operators.

TEHRAN – Royan Institute and the Kazakhstan National Center for Biotechnology (NCB) have explored the potential to expand joint efforts, agreeing to enhance educational, research, and technological cooperation and implement joint research projects.

TEHRAN – The head of the Organization for the Development of International Cooperation in Science and Technology, Hossein Roozbeh, and the Ambassador to Belarus, Mohsen Omid-Zamani, have discussed ways to promote scientific, technological, and innovative collaborations between Tehran and Minsk.

The maker of Coldcard hardware Bitcoin wallets has highlighted the risks AI poses to high-security cryptocurrency products Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has reportedly issued Uganda an ultimatum to leave the ICC amid pressure on African states to withdraw from the court Read Full Article at RT.com

For Western Europe’s uneasy coalition, proxy war, arms buildup and transatlantic dependence have become glue Read Full Article at RT.com

In an Instagram video posted on Friday night PM said that he will forgive young protesters accused of abusing him and his late mother, saying they are misguided children and it is “our job to show them the right way” “Nothing is more painful than seeing a parent grieve their child. Behind every young life lost is a family carrying pain that will never leave them - and serious questions about a broken education system,” Gandhi said in a post on X where he also shared images of his interaction with parents and students.

The MEA stated no government involvement in a private media event. The proposed forum concerns former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Bangladesh sought clarification from India regarding its support for the event. Hasina resigned in August 2024 and has been living in Delhi. She faces a death sentence for crimes against humanity.

Speaking to reporters at Vidhan Bhavan, Maurya alleged that madrassa students do not express patriotic slogans and linked their education to extremism. «Anyone who receives a madrassa education does not chant 'Bharat Mata Ki Jai' nor sing 'Vande Mataram', and develops a terrorist-like mindset,» he was quoted as saying by news agency PTI. The remarks were strongly criticised by senior Samajwadi Party leader Shivpal Yadav.

The fires in the Spokane area - the state's second largest city - were among dozens across the Western US, stretching the ability of federal, state and local agencies to fight them.

Temperatures could climb to 20°C in East Iceland today.

Depuis plusieurs années, j'observe avec attention la transformation du Bénin. Et plus le temps passe, plus une conviction s'impose à moi : ce pays est en train de démontrer qu'en Afrique, le développement n'est pas une question de discours, mais de méthode. Ce qui m'impressionne le plus n'est pas seulement la croissance économique du Bénin. Ce sont les choix de gouvernance qui l'accompagnent. Sous le président Patrice Talon, puis aujourd'hui avec le président Romuald Wadagni, j'ai le (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Ministère de l'Économie Numérique, de la Digitalisation et de l'Innovation a tenu son dernier Comité technique avant la rentrée administrative, sous la présidence du Ministre, en présence des Directions générales et des entités sous tutelle, sous la coordination du Secrétaire général du Ministère. Cette réunion stratégique a permis de faire le point sur l'état d'avancement des principaux projets du département, d'évaluer les résultats obtenus et de définir les priorités qui guideront (...) - ECONOMIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

TEHRAN - The registration deadline for the 28th Khwarizmi Youth Festival, one of Iran’s leading national scientific and research events for young innovators, has been extended for a second time. Applicants now have until September 6, 2026 to submit their entries.

The president’s bombast has ceased to rattle world leaders, who have seen him fenced in by courts, rebuffed by Congress and strung along by Iran.

Sources told Reuters that dwindling missile supplies could limit the US ability to respond to crises elsewhere

Nikolay Patrushev said that maritime cooperation between Russia and Brazil dates back to the Soviet era, when a shipping agreement was signed

Ukraine will never join NATO as the bloc is currently weaker than both Russia and Ukraine, Valery Zaluzhny has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Former Ukrainian diplomat Andrey Telizhenko has commented to RT on Vladimir Zelensky’s latest reshuffle of senior officials Read Full Article at RT.com

Spain and Morocco have exchanged accusations over the deadly mass migration into Ceuta Read Full Article at RT.com

India and Uzbekistan agree to expand strategic ties, including in critical minerals and mining, during Uzbek foreign minister’s visit Read Full Article at RT.com