India has officially reopened its embassy in Kabul, upgrading its technical mission to a full diplomatic presence. This move aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation and expand India's developmental and humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan. The decision follows a meeting between India's External Affairs Minister and Afghanistan's Foreign Minister.

Bihar's Mahagathbandhan alliance is experiencing internal friction. Seat-sharing issues are causing confusion and overlapping nominations for the upcoming 2025 assembly elections. Smaller allies feel sidelined, with JMM withdrawing from the state-level arrangement. These coordination challenges could impact vote splits in key constituencies. Leaders are working to resolve disputes before polling begins.

Petra Bender is a trained fashion designer from Parsons School of Design in New York. Before that, she studied textile design at Central Saint Martins and graphic design at the Iceland University of the Arts. In recent years she has worked on and participated in various fashion and design projects, including collaborations with Nike and Liberty in London.

A British grandmother who is being returned to the UK after spending 12 years on death row in Indonesia was granted repatriation after doctors declared her 'seriously ill.'

Nick Adderley, formerly the most senior officer in the Northamptonshire force, had previously been dismissed from the £176,000 a year role without notice last June.

For the late monarch, her life of luxury and extravagance in the Palace was a world away from the simple, self-reliant one portrayed in the iconic sitcom programme.

The Chancellor admitted the economy is 'not working as it should' as government borrowing hit a new high, but denied it was 'broken'.

Don Ciccio on Hampstead Lane in Highgate has won a slew of awards, including Traveller's Choice on Tripadvisor between 2023 and 2025, and was rated 4.7 out of five stars on Google.

AIMIM has released its first list of 25 candidates for the Bihar assembly elections, notably including two non-Muslim nominees. This move signifies Asaduddin Owaisi's strategy to broaden the party's appeal beyond its traditional Muslim base and position it as a social justice platform for all communities, aiming to contest beyond the Seemanchal region.

Tejashwi Yadav has questioned Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar's fitness to lead, sharing a video of the CM struggling at a rally. Yadav also alleged Nitish's party might have deliberately incapacitated him. This renewed criticism comes as Assembly elections loom, with Yadav suggesting Nitish's behavior raises governance concerns.

Bihar's 2025 assembly elections are set for a high-stakes contest on November 6 and 11. Key constituencies like Raghopur and Mahua will witness intense battles, including family strongholds and 'friendly fights' between INDIA bloc partners, highlighting the RJD-Congress vs. BJP-JD(U) rivalry.

The precious metal price edged down by 2.82% to $4,236.5 per Troy ounce

Maria Zakharova assured that as soon as the Russian foreign ministry had the information to share it would do so right away

According to the foreign minister, Russia and Ethiopia have good prospects and traditions of cooperation in such areas as public health, culture, and education

The list of members of the new cabinet formed by Japan’s first female Prime Minister Takaichi was announced by the new Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara, former defense minister

«The Danes prefer to treat Donald Trump’s plans to annex Greenland as a distraction or a joke, but no one in Copenhagen is laughing,» the newspaper says

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubaland President Ahmed Mohamed Islam, known as Ahmed Madobe, has declared that his regional intelligence service has become one of the most capable in the Horn of Africa, surpassing Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in gathering and analyzing security information.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Mozambique’s government has confirmed that Somali nationals are among more than a hundred foreign suspects tried for terrorism-related crimes linked to the ongoing insurgency in Cabo Delgado, a northern province that has endured extremist violence for nearly eight years.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Action Against Hunger has launched a major project to help smallholder farmers in Baidoa improve food production, strengthen water systems, and reduce reliance on emergency aid in one of Somalia’s most drought-prone regions.

A leaked institutional report has blown the lid off deep-rooted corruption, favouritism, and political meddling inside Malawi’s Ministry of Lands — exposing a once vital government department now crippled by greed, regional bias, and chaos. The damning report, prepared by the Institute for Public Sector Ethics and Accountability (IPSEA) and dated October 20, 2025 describes a Ministry […] The post Report exposes rot, favouritism & political interference at Ministry of Lands: PS Chilonga and Commissioner Chiundira Implicated appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawian politician and business leader Atupele Muluzi has congratulated renowned global economist and development strategist Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi following his special recognition by the President of Botswana, His Excellency Duma Boko, during the opening ceremony of the Botswana 2025 World Expo. In a social media post, Muluzi described the honour as “a remarkable recognition” and […] The post Atupele Muluzi Congratulates Global Economist Dr. Farzam Kamalabadi for Recognition by Botswana President at 2025 World Expo appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Supreme Court judge Justice Dunstain Mwawungulu has issued a bold warning to President Arthur Peter Mutharika and Vice President Dr Jane Ansah, daring them not to violate the Constitution by appointing ministers from Parliament. In a strongly worded Facebook post, the retired jurist and respected legal commentator said any attempt to draw Cabinet members […] The post Mwawungulu Dares Mutharika and Ansah: “Don’t Act Unconstitutionally” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Media Institute for Southern Africa (MISA) Malawi Chapter has called for sweeping reforms to the Communications Act of 2016, warning that political interference continues to cripple the independence and professionalism of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) and the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA). In its submission to the ongoing review of the Act, MISA […] The post MISA Malawi Pushes for Radical Reforms to End Political Control of MBC, MACRA appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Every time a new administration takes office, Malawians witness sweeping changes across government ministries and parastatal organizations. While such shake-ups are often justified as efforts to enhance efficiency and accountability, they frequently come with hidden fiscal costs that burden taxpayers. The Public Service Act of 1994 provides clear legal guidance on how public officers should […] The post The Fiscal Risk of Political Suspensions: How Unlawful Dismissals Cost Malawi Millions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Three women, who had been accused of organising a procession to publicise the cause of solidarity with Palestine without a permit, were acquitted on Tuesday (Oct 21).However, the prosecution will be appealing this verdict, the Attorney-General's Chambers told CNA on the same day.Mossammad Sobikun Nahar, 25, and Siti Amirah Mohamed Asrori, 29, had been charged with one count of organising a public procession in a prohibited area, while Annamalai Kokila Parvathi, 37, was charged with one count of abetment of organising a public procession in a prohibited area.They were part of a group of about 70 people who walked from Plaza Singapura mall to the Istana's rear gate on Feb 2, 2024 with the intention to deliver letters regarding the Palestinian cause to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO).PMO is located in the Istana and has a mail drop-off point there.All three Singaporean women had contested their respective charges and the case went to trial on July 1.

Oregon attorney general urges the full appeals court to review the decision, while governor says “fight is not over.”

The share of national currency in export payments has already increased 50%, Mikhail Mishustin stated

Alexander Gutsan said the rapid digitalization of all spheres of life simultaneously creates a new hybrid space for unlawful activity

Moscow has repeatedly emphasized that the special military operation in Ukraine will end when all of its goals have been achieved