Transparency activist Anjali Bhardwaj's RTI queries to the Election Commission regarding the basis for the nationwide special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls have yielded surprising responses. The EC claims no files exist on the decision-making process and provided a 2025 order when asked about Bihar's 2003 roll revision, raising concerns about transparency and potential information concealment.

Donald Trump has announced an executive order to mandate voter identification, restrict mail-in voting, and allow paper ballots only Read Full Article at RT.com

About 20 employees of the airline Play were laid off this week. Birgir Olgeirsson, Play’s communications officer, told mbl.is that the layoffs affect staff across the company.

Immediate action is needed to prevent the collapse of the Gulf Stream. If the world waits too long, it could be too late. Iceland would feel the effects acutely, as the country would experience significant cooling.

A fairly strong earthquake swarm has been occurring off Reykjanestá since around 5 a.m. this morning, with the largest quake, magnitude 3.3, measured at 4:48.

Educate Girls, an Indian non-profit, receives the 2025 Ramon Magsaysay Award. The organisation has enrolled over two million girls in school. They support remedial learning for over 2.4 million children. Safeena Husain's personal experiences inspired her mission. The organisation addresses cultural stereotypes through education. Educate Girls aims to expand its reach to ten million learners.

Prime Minister Modi's visit to Tianjin for the SCO Summit marked his first trip to China in over seven years, following a visit to Japan. Discussions with President Xi Jinping emphasized a partnership approach, focusing on trade expansion and dispute resolution. Modi also met with President Putin, while the summit addressed trade tensions and included leaders from over 20 nations.

Prime Minister Modi's China visit after seven years signals a potential reset in relations amidst global trade tensions. Discussions with President Xi Jinping focused on enhancing mutual trust, maintaining border peace, and expanding bilateral trade and investment. Both leaders emphasized strategic autonomy and the need for cooperation on global issues, viewing each other as development partners, not rivals.

During a meeting at the SCO summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping addressed cross-border terrorism, recognizing its impact on both India and China. PM Modi emphasized the necessity of mutual understanding and support in combating this shared threat. He also highlighted the importance of peace along the border for fostering India-China relations based on trust and respect.

Baroness Minouche Shafik is set to be hired as the Prime Minister's chief economic adviser in the latest revamp of No 10's top team.

Tchibanga,le 31 août 2025-En marge des célébrations de la Journée nationale de la Libération, instaurée le 30 août de chaque année, le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, accompagné de son épouse, la Première Dame Zita Oligui Nguema, a pris part à une messe solennelle en la paroisse Saint-Joseph de Tchibanga. Entouré des membres du Gouvernement et de son cabinet, le Chef de l'État a partagé un moment de (...) - RELIGION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Minister of Agriculture Sam Dalitso Kawale has urged farmers to embrace modern farming technologies as a solution to rising fertiliser prices, describing the newly launched Eagle Nano Urea Liquid Fertiliser as a “game changer” for Malawi’s agriculture sector. Speaking at the launch event held at the Chichiri Trade Fair Grounds in Blantyre, Kawale hailed the […] The post Malawi Launches Eagle Nano Urea Fertiliser to Boost Yields and Cut Costs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Lengwe National Park, located in the Shire valley District of Chikwawa has lined up a range of special services and offers for visitors as Malawi joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Tourism Month this September. Director of Parks and Wildlife, Brighton Kumchedwa , said that in partnership with Jambo Africa, which operates […] The post Lengwe National Park gears up for tourism month appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Transforming Agriculture Through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (TRADE) Programme has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the livelihoods of rural farmers by creating sustainable and reliable market linkages. Speaking at the opening of the 21st National Agriculture Fair at Trade Fair Grounds in Blantyre on Thursday, TRADE Programme Environment and Climate Change Specialist, Amos Lupi Simwela, […] The post TRADE Programme links rural farmers to markets appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Police in Kasungu District have issued a stern warning to journalists, cautioning them against reckless reporting and the spread of misinformation as Malawi heads toward the high-stakes Tripartite General Elections set for September 16, 2025. During a hard-hitting engagement with members of the press, Kasungu Police Public Relations Officer Joseph Kachikho underscored the media’s enormous […] The post Police Fire Warning Shot: Journalists Urged to Shun Misinformation Ahead of Tripartite Polls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi Congress Party(MCP) second vice president, Abida Sidik Mia said the party has lined up a number of development projects in Blantyre to be implemented this year. Mia, who is also the minister of water development and sanitation addressed MCP women at a meeting held at Chilomoni Anglican church Hall. Mia told the gathering that […] The post MCP second vice president assures Blantyre residents of continued development projects appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Electoral Office of Jamaica (EOJ) says 25,938 election day workers, police and military electors voted during special services voting on Friday for the general elections, representing a voter turnout of 57 per cent. A total of 45,455 special...

The Ministry of Labour and Social Security has advised that the payment of National Insurance Scheme (NIS) benefit arrears for some pensioners have been delayed this month «due to unforeseen technical challenges beyond the Ministry’s control»....

Kiev will blame Russia for the murder of Maidan commandant Andrey Parubiy – but everyone knows the killers are much closer to home Read Full Article at RT.com

The plans were reportedly scrapped after US President Donald Trump vowed there won’t be US boots on the ground in the region Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev has regularly attacked civilian areas and critical infrastructure in the neighboring country Read Full Article at RT.com

How growing arsenals and proxy wars are pushing the region closer to the brink Read Full Article at RT.com

European leaders are attempting to derail US president Donald Trump’s efforts to resolve the Ukraine conflict, Dmitry Peskov has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Earlier in the day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said during a regular weekly cabinet meeting that the Israeli military had conducted an operation to eliminate Obeida

Touching on other potential unscheduled meetings, the Kremlin spokesman noted that «as a rule, such meetings are held during multilateral format»

The convoy, consisting of seven merchant ships and escort vessels, delivered vital supplies, including mines, and anti-tank rifles, to the Soviet port on the White Sea

He also stressed that Israel continues efforts to return all the hostages who are still held in the Gaza Strip

CAIRO, (Reuters) - Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, head of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces, was sworn in as the head of a parallel Sudanese government, the government said in a statement, pushing the country a step closer towards de facto partition.

No one forgets their first love - certainly not when he's the sort of boy who writes poetry and songs for you and worships the ground you walk on.

As the umbrella body representing over 200 Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) across Vanuatu, the Vanuatu Association of NGO’s, together with Transparency International Vanuatu have consulted with CSO members through multiple forums to inform this statement. It represents a summary of…