Robert Jenrick's comments this week have reignited an age-old question - what does multiculturalism really look like?

[Leadership] The Federal Government has cautioned the Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) against embarking on a strike action, reiterating that the «no work, no pay» policy remains in force.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has revealed that he has brought on board key political rivals, including former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, former President Uhuru Kenyatta, and former Senator Gideon Moi, as part of a bold initiative to transform Kenya into a first-world country by 2055.

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The BJP has accused Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee of misrepresenting facts regarding a medical student's gang-rape in Durgapur. While the college states the victim left at 8 p.m. for food, Banerjee claimed 12:30 a.m., a discrepancy the BJP uses to highlight alleged police negligence and a breakdown in law and order. Three arrests have been made.

Union minister Kiren Rijiju criticized West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee's remarks on a Durgapur gangrape, calling out an «illiberal gang» for their silence. Banerjee questioned why a student was allowed to leave a campus in a «forested area» late at night, drawing parallels to a past incident. Three suspects have been arrested in the Durgapur case.

The Supreme Court has ordered the CBI to investigate the stampede at a rally in Tamil Nadu, appointing a retired judge to supervise the probe. The court emphasized that a fair investigation is a citizen's right, despite claims from the state government about the petition's origin. An NDA fact-finding team deemed the tragedy preventable due to negligence.

A US vlogger, @jaystreazy, gifted a new bicycle to an Indian boy named Samarth, a gesture made possible by his viewers. The heartwarming video shows Samarth choosing a bike worth Rs 24,000 after the vlogger explained it was a collective gift from fans who saw his old, broken bicycle. The vlogger also ensured to get parental consent before the purchase.

Hostage exchange between Hamas and Israel has begun under US-brokered deal amid Gaza ceasefire Read Full Article at RT.com

Flames coach Kallisto Pasuwa has warned his players against complacency as Malawi take on Group H bottom-placed Sao Tome and Principe this afternoon in their final 2026 World Cup qualifier at the Stade Olympique de Sousse in Tunisia. While Sao Tome look like easy prey on paper — losing all nine of their qualifiers — […] The post Pasuwa Sounds the Alarm: “No Room for Complacency” as Flames Face Sao Tome appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The exercise focused on the use of drones for reconnaissance and strikes

Last year’s Prize in Economic Sciences was awarded to Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson, and James Robinson «for studies of how institutions are formed and affect prosperity»

Andrey Marochko noted that Russian fighters also destroyed five tanks, including a Leopard tank, 49 field artillery guns, two US-made HIMARS multiple rocket launchers

40 of them were destroyed over the Republic of Crimea

The media reported that a column of the International Committee of the Red Cross has left for the site of the expected transfer of Israeli hostages

Barely a week into office, President Peter Mutharika has already set a disturbing tone — one that reeks of authoritarian nostalgia and contempt for Malawi’s hard-won democratic freedoms. His threats to “bite” civil society leaders allegedly planning protests are not only reckless but dangerously reminiscent of the same arrogance that cost him power in 2020. […] The post OPINION | APM’s Threats Are a Dangerous Echo from Malawi’s Darkest Political Days appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Former Minister of Civic Education and National Unity Timothy Mtambo has dismissed as false and misleading social media reports linking him to alleged plans for demonstrations against the newly elected administration of President Peter Mutharika. In a statement released on his official Facebook page, Mtambo described the reports as “completely false and malicious,” urging Malawians […] The post Mtambo Dismisses Social Media Claims Linking Him to Planned Anti-Government Protests appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Speaker of Parliament is one of the most powerful offices in Malawi’s democracy—entrusted with enforcing parliamentary order, ensuring impartiality, upholding decorum, and safeguarding the Constitution from the passions and partisanship of politics. It is a position that demands restraint, credibility, and moral authority. Which is why the Democratic Progressive Party’s (DPP) nomination of Sameer […] The post ANALYSIS | Is Sameer Suleman Fit to Be Malawi’s Next Speaker of Parliament? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

An owner of a Malaysian-registered car was accused of allegedly providing illegal cross-border service in Singapore.In dashcam footage shared on the SG Road Vigilante Facebook group on Sunday (Oct 12), a man was seen helping a family load several pieces of luggage into the vehicle in Gardens by the Bay.A man was heard asking the car owner if they are his relatives, to which the latter ignored.The video has since garnered over 500 comments, 620 shares and 230,000 views. In the comments, several netizens were shocked that a Malaysian private-hire vehicle driver was providing an illegal cross-border service in broad daylight.“The fine is too light. They are not scared,” said user Kym Wong.“Just report online. No point confronting them,” added Tan Chow Hong.

Five people, aged between 15 and 37, were caught for possessing e-vaporisers and other related components during joint enforcement operations  by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA) and the National Environment Agency (NEA) from Oct 8 to 10.A total of six e-vaporisers and related components were seized, including one e-vaporiser suspected to contain etomidate, a sedative-hypnotic drug. The seized pod has been sent for further testing, said HSA.The operations targeted areas including Khatib, Yishun, and Punggol.In a statement released on Monday (Oct 13), HSA said that all five individuals were fined the maximum of $2,000 on the spot. «Following public feedback received from our reporting platforms, we identified vaping hotspots and conducted enforcement operations in these areas,» said HSA.

Once a symbol of self-reliance, Malawi’s fertiliser production faded over the years leaving farmers and the economy at the mercy of global prices and delayed imports. Following independence in 1964, Malawi’s leadership pursued a vision of self-reliance. Agriculture was the backbone of the economy, and fertiliser was recognised as the key to improving food production. […] The post The Fertiliser Fall: How Malawi’s Self-Reliance Collapsed Under Imports, Policies, and Poor Planning appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a move that has sent shockwaves across Malawi’s public sector, the new administration has ordered an immediate suspension of all recruitments and major procurements in parastatal organisations and State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) — a decision analysts say could either restore fiscal sanity or paralyse essential services. The directive, issued through the Department of Statutory Corporations, […] The post Freeze or Fumble? Govt’s Parastatal Hiring Ban Tests Balance Between Discipline and Disruption appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has begun assembling his parliamentary leadership team, signalling a firm grip on legislative control as the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) moves to consolidate power in the National Assembly ahead of the crucial Speaker elections set for October 29, 2025. In a statement issued on Sunday, the DPP announced that Hon. Sameer […] The post Mutharika Sets Up His Parliamentary Command: Sameer for Speaker, Wiskes as Chief Whip appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A 31-year-old secondary school teacher from Mponela in Dowa, Benjamin Daniel Majamanda, can now say goodbye to public transport woes after winning a brand-new Mazda Demio in the Win Big Malawi promotion organized by one of the country’s leading lottery companies, London Winners. Majamanda emerged as the sixth lucky winner in the ongoing promotion after […] The post Dowa Teacher Wins Mazda Demio in Win Big Malawi Promotion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) has revealed that it has received a total of 478 complaints related to police misconduct since it began operations in 2021, with several cases already prosecuted and others still under investigation. According to an update released by the Commission, 166 cases have so far been fully investigated, while 312 cases […] The post Independent Complaints Commission (ICC) Records 478 Complaints Against Police Since 2021 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Those travelling to Malaysia during the Deepavali long weekend — from Oct 17 to Oct 20 — can expect longer waiting time to clear immigration at both Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints, the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said in a statement on Monday (Oct 13).It also sought travellers' understanding to cooperate with its officers, observe traffic rules and maintain lane discipline.Travellers can check the Land Transport Authority's One Motoring website or ICA's Facebook and X (former Twitter) account for the traffic situation at the land checkpoints before embarking on their journey.Those who are travelling during peak periods can also consider taking the cross-border bus services to avoid congestion.Meanwhile, more than 5.8 million travellers crossed Woodlands and Tuas checkpoints during the September school holidays from Sept 5 to 15.The peak was on Sept 5 with over 575,000 travellers clearing immigration at the land checkpoints in a single day, the ICA said on Monday.

A 30-year-old motorcyclist died after colliding with an SBS Transit bus along the Pan Island Expressway (PIE) on Thursday (Oct 9).Dashcam footage of the accident, posted by Facebook page SG Road Vigilante shows an SBS bus and a van travelling along the expressway when they suddenly come to a stop.Moments later, an orange scooter is seen lying on the road.Frontal video footage also revealed a man, believed to be the bus driver, and another driver checking the situation after the collision.In another video posted on TikTok, police cars can be seen at the accident site, conducting investigations.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force confirmed that they were alerted to a road traffic accident involving a bus and a motorcycle along PIE towards the airport at about 5pm.A 30-year-old female motorcyclist was taken unconscious to Changi General Hospital where she subsequently died.Police investigations are ongoing.

Doctors working at the Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Training and Research Hospital in Somalia have become leaders in modern medicine in their country through education integrated with the Turkish health care system.

Donald Trump and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi will chair an international summit to discuss the US president’s proposal to end Israel’s war on Gaza in Sharm el-Sheikh on Monday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Former President Sharif Sheikh Ahmed on Sunday strongly condemned the arrest of Himilo TV Director Ahmed Mohamed Aden and his Deputy Director Khadar Abdirahman Ibrahim.

Après treize victoires, Shell Va’a a finalement cédé sa couronne. Team OPT s’impose sur le chenal de Ka'iwi et entre dans l’histoire de la Moloka'i Hoe. Une victoire logique, puisqu'OPT a dominé les 66 kilomètres de course, ce dimanche 12 octobre.

Après sa victoire à Ericeira, qui l'avait propulsé en tête du classement mondial des Challenger Series, Kauli Vaast a été éliminé au deuxième tour de l’étape de Saquarema, dimanche 12 octobre. Le surfeur de 23 ans conserve toutefois ses chances d'intégrer Championship Tour (CT) en 2026.