A resident has raised concerns over hygiene after discovering discoloured tap water in her home in Bedok. Speaking to AsiaOne, the resident, who wished to be known only as Nic, 31, said her family first experienced the issue a few months ago but did not think much of it as it occurred only once and resolved shortly after.She noted that although the issue appeared to have been resolved, it continued to recur several times over the past week.«In the morning when I urgently needed to get ready to go out, I used that water to brush my teeth without realising it,» said Nic, adding that the water left stains on the toilet bowl.Sharing her experience in a video on TikTok on Tuesday (June 16), Nic showed brownish-coloured water running from a tap and water in the toilet bowl after flushing.

Mzuzu Prison on Wednesday extended a rare but meaningful gesture of community support, donating 150 heads of cabbage to the House of Hospitality at St John of God Hospitaller Services in Mzuzu, as part of efforts to improve nutrition for patients receiving mental health care. The House of Hospitality in Mzuzu, which accommodates 35 patients, […] The post Mzuzu Prison Donates 150 Heads of Cabbage to St John of God in Mzuzu appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi stands at an inflection point. At Standard Bank, we believe that growth starts with honest conversations. The choices we make now around policy, reform, and collaboration will determine the pace and sustainability of our recovery. At Standard Bank, we believe that growth starts with honest conversations, and is what inspires us to promote national […] The post Turning the National Recovery Plan into a National Growth Agenda appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A senior government witness has delivered a startling account to the parliamentary inquiry into the June 10, 2024 aircraft tragedy, revealing what he describes as a breakdown in standard procedure, missing documentation, and unusual last-minute travel decisions surrounding the ill-fated trip involving late Vice President Saulos Chilima and his delegation. Office of the Vice President […] The post No Memo, No Paper Trail: Explosive Testimony Raises Fresh Questions Over Chilima Flight Authorization appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

This same fractured right scenario could play out across the country come the next general election, Beckford predicted.

The birth of Elise Cattle's first child was traumatic. But, as the weeks went by, rather than the pain subsiding, she remained crippled with it.

It's safe to say England's statement performance and win over Croatia did not go unnoticed by their rivals. Has Thomas Tuchel awoken a sleeping giant?

Cette sentence, popularisée au 19e siècle en France, résonne encore aujourd'hui. Elle prenait tout son sens dans le message adressé récemment à la nation gabonaise devant les deux chambres du parlement : soyons patients, mettons la main à la pâte. Un appel clair. La patience n'est pas l'attente passive. Mettre la main à la pâte, c'est refuser l'oisiveté et choisir le travail. Or, force est de constater que le colonisateur a bien implémenté le modèle inverse au Gabon : un système qui (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

US Ambassador to India, Sergio Gor, met with Union Home Minister Amit Shah to bolster cooperation against terrorism, drug trafficking, and border security. The discussions aimed at strengthening collaborative efforts to protect citizens from narcotics, secure national borders, and ensure criminals face justice in both countries. This meeting signifies a commitment to enhanced bilateral security partnerships.

'Tamil Nadu will continue its two-language policy': Governor reiterates stand in inaugural address, reaffirms opposition to NEP'Tamil Nadu will continue its two-language policy': Governor reiterates stand in inaugural address

Uddhav Thackeray's Shiv Sena (UBT) faces a potential major split as at least six of its nine Lok Sabha MPs are reportedly forming a separate group to join Eknath Shinde's faction. This move, dubbed 'Operation Tiger' by Thackeray loyalists who allege MPs are being bribed, could significantly weaken Uddhav Thackeray's party and bolster the NDA in Parliament.

Punjab finance minister and AAP leader Harpal Singh Cheema asserted that a video allegedly showing chief minister Bhagwant Mann in a sacrilegious act is fake. Forensic reports from two independent laboratories confirm the individual in the video is not Mann, suggesting a defamation attempt by the opposition. This comes after the Akal Takht issued an edict against Mann over the clip.

This briefing relates to ECON’s scrutiny of the delegated act (DA) on temporary adjustments to Basel III market risk rules (the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book / FRTB), adopted by the Commission on 4 June 2026, C(2026)3647, under Article 461a(2)(a) CRR. It explains the background, legal procedure, and the amendments effected via this DA to the legal basis, i.e. the Capital Requirements Regulation 575/2013 (CRR). Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

[allAfrica] Mombasa -- The world's oceans absorb a third of its carbon, feed billions, and are dying faster than most governments are moving to save them. Now, the ocean it depends on is the subject of urgent global negotiation, and for the first time, that conversation is happening in Africa.

[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- As illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices continue to deplete fish populations as well as contribute to human rights abuses at sea, the demand for transparency within the global fishing industry is growing. An estimated one in five fish consumed globally is linked to illegal fishing, a practice often associated with forced labour, human trafficking and environmental destruction. It is estimated that more than 120,000 fishers are currently trapped in situations of modern slavery

A lively debate on social media has turned into a public referendum on Malawi’s banking sector, with dozens of customers accusing National Bank of Malawi (NBM), Ecobank and Old Mutual of poor customer service while showering NBS Bank and FDH Bank with praise for efficiency, responsiveness and professionalism. The conversation began after prominent engineer Frank […] The post Malawians Vent Anger at National Bank, Ecobank and Old Mutual Over Excessive Poor Customer Service, While NBS and FDH Earn Public Praise appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

As the clock ticks and maize prices continue to rise, pressing questions are emerging over why the National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA) is still waiting for funding to begin one of the country’s most critical food security operations. The agency has announced plans to purchase 108,000 metric tonnes (MT) of maize for Malawi’s Strategic Grain […] The post Delay, Doubt and Rising Costs: Why Is NFRA Still Waiting for Funds as Malawi’s Strategic Maize Purchase Hangs in the Balance? appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Mzuzu is on the brink of a major sporting revival after city officials confirmed that Mzuzu Stadium is now fully ready for use, paving the way for the return of top-flight football to the Northern Region. Officials from Mzuzu City Council say extensive rehabilitation works have been completed, restoring key parts of the stadium that […] The post Mzuzu Stadium Ready for Return: North Gears Up for Elite Football Action Again appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Phiri has delivered a blunt and uncompromising rebuke to residents of Lilongwe, challenging them to abandon what he called a “culture of neglect” and urgently adopt the discipline of cleanliness seen in other cities such as Blantyre. Speaking this morning at Phungu Primary School in Lilongwe, Phiri painted […] The post “Stop the Excuses, Clean Your City”: Minister Ben Phiri Hits at Lilongwe Residents Over Filth Crisis appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

In Malawi’s evolving education landscape, few names carry as much influence, admiration, and institutional impact as Ernest Kaonga. From a single school founded in 2005 to a nationally recognised network producing top-performing students year after year, Kaonga’s story is one of sustained ambition, strategic expansion, and a deep commitment to educational transformation. As founder and […] The post Ernest Kaonga: The Education Architect Who Redefined Private Schooling in Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

India successfully tested its Long Range Land Attack Cruise Missile (LRLACM), a stealthy weapon designed for precision strikes hundreds of kilometers away. Developed by DRDO, this missile complements the supersonic BrahMos by focusing on low-altitude, terrain-hugging flight to evade radar and penetrate enemy defenses.

The Circle Line will finally become a complete loop on July 12, with the opening of a 4km tunnel connecting Marina Bay and HarbourFront MRT stations.In a media sharing session on Wednesday (June 17), the Land Transport Authority (LTA) highlighted the care it has taken to minimise disruption to the Singapore landscape and commuters during the construction and system integration of phase 6 of the Circle Line (CCL6).This phase sees three new stations (Keppel, Cantonment and Prince Edward Road) and an extended Kim Chuan Depot added to the existing network.Between the new Keppel and Cantonment MRT stations, engineers faced the challenge of tunneling between two Keppel Viaduct piers to complete the Circle Line track. In a bid to ensure minimal disruption, engineers had to cut through a total of seven piles belonging to two piers — which are vertical support structures — holding the viaduct up while still allowing traffic to continue overhead.

A 47-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman were arrested for their alleged involvement in unlicensed moneylending activities. Police said on Wednesday (June 18) that they were alerted to a dispute involving two persons and a debtor at Seah Im Food Centre on June 8.Officers responding to the incident and established that the dispute arose over the repayment of a loan.The two had allegedly conducted an unlicensed moneylending business by providing loans amounting to approximately $19,3000 to at least 13 borrowers in Singapore between February 2024 and May 2025.According to the police, the individual loan amounts ranged from $500 to $3,000.They also believe that the woman had assisted the man conducting such activity by soliciting borrowers.The man faces 18 counts of conducting a moneylending business without a licence, while the woman faces eight counts of assisting in an unlicensed moneylending business. They will be charged in court on Friday.The offence of conducting moneylending business without a licence carries a penalty of up to $300,000, and up to six strokes of the cane. 

Two people were taken to hospital for smoke inhalation and chest discomfort after a fire broke out in a HDB flat in Yishun on Thursday (June 18).The incident occurred at 844 Yishun Street 81, and videos seen by AsiaOne show thick black smoke billowing from the window while bright orange flames engulfed the unit.Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that they were alerted to the fire at around 11.50am and that it involved a bedroom in a fifth floor unit.SCDF firefighters conducted forcible entry into the unit and extinguished the fire with two water jets. The living room of the unit sustained burn damage as a result of the fire, said SCDF. An air-conditioning compressor on the sixth floor also caught fire, and was subsequently extinguished with a water jet. 28 evacuatedThe police and SCDF evacuated 28 residents as a precautionary measure, and two people were assessed by SCDF paramedics and taken to the hospital.One of them was taken to Singapore General Hospital for smoke inhalation, while the other to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital for chest discomfort.

The Madhya Pradesh High Court has lifted an interim stay on an arrest warrant against Trinamool Congress MP Abhishek Banerjee in a defamation case. The warrant was issued following a complaint by former MLA Akash Vijayvargiya. The court dismissed Banerjee's petition after no one appeared on his behalf, indicating a loss of interest in pursuing the matter.

An 18-year-old passenger has died after being thrown from a horse-drawn carriage that overturned in Central Park when the horse bolted away from its driver on Wednesday afternoon.