National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has given K20 million to the Minority Shareholders Association of Listed Companies (MISALICO) in support of their upcoming Clergy Financial Literacy Programme. The programme, scheduled to take place in Mzuzu this August, aims to bridge the country’s financial knowledge gap, particularly in equity investments, while equipping participants with the […] The post NBM plc supports MISALICO financial literacy program with K20 million appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

While many retirees enjoy a slower pace of life, one 68-year-old Tampines resident has taken it upon himself to use his photography skills to catch litterbugs and parking violations in his neighbourhood.The self-declared mission has earned Tan Qiangsheng (transliteration) both praise and criticism from residents.Tan, who moved in a decade ago, told Shin Min Daily News that he started noticing residents committing acts such as littering cigarette butts, spitting on the floor and parking outside designated spaces.Unable to tolerate such behaviour, Tan reportedly began photographing the incidents as evidence.It is not known exactly which unit Tan lives in.According to Tan, he spends «every morning, afternoon and evening» observing from his window and taking photographs of any alleged offences before submitting them to the authorities.Besides taking photos and videos, Tan also writes down his observations. Once a month, he reportedly heads down to the National Environment Agency, spending over an hour travelling there, to submit the compiled records and evidence. 

The taxi driver who lost consciousness while driving on the East Coast Parkway has died, police said in an update on Friday (July 10).During the Monday incident, the 73-year-old male driver was ferrying a woman named Winnie Lee and her six-year-old son. After realising he had become unresponsive, they exited the ComfortDelGro taxi.In response to AsiaOne's queries today, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force said they were alerted at about 12.50pm on Monday.The man was taken unconscious to the hospital where he subsequently died, the police added. Lee, 36, previously told AsiaOne that she was heading towards Crawford Lane to meet her husband for lunch when she noticed the bushes along the expressway's guardrails brushing against the car's window.A ComfortDelGro spokesperson had told AsiaOne earlier that the driver was taken to a hospital and was receiving medical attention.Police investigations are ongoing.[[nid:739789]]esther.lam@asiaone.com 

Tears flowed freely in Chitipa Friday as the body of murdered doctor Atughanile Chomo was finally lowered into the ground at Lufita, bringing a heartbreaking end to days of shock and grief that gripped the district. Dr Chomo, who worked at Blantyre’s Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital, was found dead at her Mount Pleasant home on […] The post Heartbreak in Chitipa as slain doctor laid to rest appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Inkosi Jalavikuba delivered a heartfelt tribute on Friday to Malawi Revenue Authority commissioner general Felix Tambulasi, praising the care, support and love he showed his late partner, Tamara Angella Munthali, who was laid to rest before a sombre gathering of mourners, most of them dressed in black, that included several senior government officials. The inkosi […] The post Inkosi pays tribute to MRA chief Tambulasi as partner Tamara laid to rest appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Lilongwe-based Emmanuel University (EMUNI) has launched an initiative to equip primary school teachers with the skills needed to support learners with disabilities, aiming to help close a gap left by a shortage of specialist teachers across the country. Under the project, teachers from 24 primary schools in Dedza and Lilongwe recently completed a two-day refresher […] The post Emmanuel University drives push to close inclusive education gap in Malawi schools appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Head coach for the Malawi National Netball Team (The Queens), Deborah Fuller, says the team is on track in its preparations for the 2026 Commonwealth Games, set to take place in Glasgow, Scotland, from 23 July to 2 August. Fuller was speaking after the conclusion of a four-match test series against Zimbabwe Gems in Blantyre. […] The post Malawi Queens ready to roar: Fuller upbeat after Zimbabwe test series appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian governance watchdog has called for a forensic audit into Beautify Malawi Trust (Beam), the charity run by the country’s first lady, Gertrude Mutharika, accusing her of wrongful enrichment and abuse of power. Sylvester Namiwa, executive director of the Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (Cdedi), made the call at a livestreamed press […] The post Watchdog demands audit of Malawi first lady’s charity over ‘wrongful enrichment’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Russian foreign minister is expected to meet with the Burundian leadership, including Foreign Minister Edouard Bizimana

The former Italian PM called for abandoning the artificially inflated anti-Russian hysteria that destroys the economies of EU countries in favor of the Western military-industrial lobby

Dmitry Kuzyakin emphasized that adversaries, with the active support of NATO nations, the European Union, and the United States, are intensifying efforts to conduct sabotage and terrorist operations within Russian territory

Gas-based motor fuel offers a number of advantages, being environmentally friendly and significantly cheaper than petroleum products, Alexander Novak said

Marat Zembatov stressed that the world should be based on multipolarity, and BRICS is the vehicle that can take it there

The BMC has taken decisive action by disqualifying two women corporators from AIMIM and NCP, citing invalid caste validity certificates from district verification committees. As a result, AIMIM's representation stands reduced to five members while NCP now comprises just two. With this, a total of four corporators have been disqualified for similar reasons in the past month alone.

Hugo Broos has confirmed his departure from Bafana Bafana after guiding South Africa to its first World Cup knockout stage Read Full Article at RT.com

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In a surprising turn of events, a Bharatiya Janata Party candidate has stepped down from the Bankipur bypoll, citing family reasons. The party has swiftly chosen Neeraj Kumar Sinha as the new candidate. This change paves the way for Prashant Kishor's highly anticipated first appearance in the electoral arena, as he prepares to contest against the BJP's stronghold in this area.

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Although he will be England's biggest obstacle in Miami on Saturday night, few opponents have a closer connection to the country than Erling Haaland.

The Duke of Sussex also raced the This Morning host and his friend JJ Chalmers as he promoted the Invictus Games, amid reports that his wife and their two children are about to join him in the UK.

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The July 2026 plenary session featured a debate on the conclusions of the European Council meeting of 18 19 June 2026; and heard a presentation of the priorities of the Irish EU Council Presidency. Members also heard and debated Council and European Commission statements on the EU's response and preparedness on protecting people against heatwaves and wildfires; and considered the implications for public security in Europe of recent violent and fatal attacks in Italy and Denmark. Members examined measures to strengthen EU automotive sector competitiveness and safeguard jobs; and a competitive bioeconomy strategy's contribution to EU strategic autonomy. The plenary further addressed the Commission's action plan on cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. Members discussed the impact of the 1974 Turkish invasion on Cypriot women and girls. They debated the future of EU support for Russian democratic forces; the EU's response to the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda; protection of European democracy following illegal spyware surveillance of a Member; and evaluation of the common fisheries policy. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Many people are expected to travel to North and East Iceland this weekend, where the forecast calls for sunny weather and temperatures of up to 27°C (81°F).

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The opposition parties are grappling with significant turmoil following vital splits that have diminished their strength in Parliament. Recent shifts have bolstered the ruling NDA coalition's standing. As the Monsoon session approaches, the potential reintroduction of a Constitution Amendment Bill looms. Internal fractures within several regional parties could further compromise the opposition's capacity to impede crucial legislation.

Recent reports highlight heightened concerns over the Yarlung Tsangpo mega dam in China, amidst fears of geological faults and potential earthquakes. Meanwhile, in Assam, the government is taking a firm stance against polygamy by planning to terminate the employment of offenders and restrict access to welfare benefits. Additionally, the UK has recognized significant technology companies as essential third parties for cloud services.

Assa Doron is a professor of Anthropology and South Asia at Australian National University. He is the author and co-author of several books, including ‘Life on the Ganga’, ‘The Great Indian Phone Book’, and ‘Waste of a Nation’. Alex Broom is academic director at Australian Research Council, professor of Sociology, and director of the Sydney Centre for Healthy Sciences, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Sydney. He is the author of several books on the social dynamics of health, illness and care like Survivorship: A Sociology of Cancer in Everyday Life. In this interview, they talk about their latest book, ‘A World of Resistance: India and the Global Antibiotic Crisis’.

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