Paris, le 17 juillet 2026. Le Président de la République, son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguéma effectuera une visite officielle en France dès le 20 juillet 2026. Comme à chacune de ses visites, les compatriotes se mobilisent, préparent des dossiers à déposer, remettent des projets en main propre, et proposent des solutions pour mettre leurs compétences au service du Gabon. Des questions cruciales se posent : que deviennent concrètement ces propositions ? Où vont ses projets (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

TEHRAN – As a volunteer with the Iranian Red Crescent Society, I was assigned to a shift in Tehran's District 22 and headed there with another volunteer. When we arrived, our station had not yet been prepared. The district municipality—which had requested Red Crescent support—was expected to help us set up the site.

Nearly 1,900 Ukrainian drones targeted Moscow Region in a week, Sergey Sobyanin has said, after attacks on Wildberries depots killed eight Read Full Article at RT.com

Vice President Jane Ansah has extended a warm and gracious birthday tribute to President Arthur Peter Mutharika, despite widely reported tensions that have seen her increasingly marginalised within the ruling Democratic Progressive Party in recent months. In a message posted on Facebook, Ansah said she was joining the president’s family, friends and “countless Malawians in […] The post Sidelined VP Ansah sends gracious birthday message to Mutharika appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame has challenged Rwandans to rethink how the country engages with the rest of the world, urging a shift from aid-dependency to building partnerships based on mutual contribution.

[New Times] Rwanda's unemployment rate remained unchanged at 13.4 per cent in the second quarter of 2026, but the number of people facing some form of labour market challenge increased, according to the latest Labour Force Survey by the National Institute of Statistics of Rwanda (NISR).

[Daba Finance] Gabon's outstanding public debt rose 23% year-on-year to 8,780.3 billion FCFA at the end of December 2025, driven by a sharp increase in domestic borrowing as the government shifted away from traditional external financing.

Hjörleifur Davíðsson, one of the owners of Kölski, is a proud native of the Westman Islands. He recalls skipping school in the 10th grade to work the fishing season at Vinnslustöðin and Ísfélagið. Today, he and his business partners are developing bespoke suits made from a unique wool sourced from the Westman Islands.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath criticized former CM Akhilesh Yadav's tenure. He alleged Yadav lacked public engagement and a development vision for the state. Adityanath highlighted the BJP government's welfare schemes and development projects. He contrasted current progress with the previous administration's perceived failures. The chief minister also accused the opposition of betraying farmers and compromising law and order.

Mehbooba Mufti will join the National Conference protest for Jammu and Kashmir statehood. She demands the agenda also include Article 370 restoration and prisoner release. Mufti believes protesting solely for statehood legitimizes the revocation of special status. She urged for an all-party meeting to address disempowering issues affecting people. Restoring statehood requires sustained political effort and engagement from leaders.

Prime Minister Modi congratulated Skyroot Aerospace after its historic Vikram-1 rocket launch. A Trinamool Congress office linked to Abhishek Banerjee faced demolition in West Bengal. Rahul Gandhi criticized the removal of Sonam Wangchuk from his protest site. Ukrainian drones struck multiple targets deep inside Russia, causing casualties. Donald Trump blamed Canada for wildfire smoke affecting air quality.

Abhishek Banerjee challenged former Trinamool Congress colleagues to return to Mamata Banerjee. He stated they would not return as they made a deal with the BJP. Banerjee claimed these individuals received protection from central agencies after switching sides. He mentioned facing multiple summons himself but never running away. This challenge comes amid the Trinamool Congress's significant organizational crisis.

TEHRAN – The head of the Iranian Red Crescent Society, Pirhossein Kolivand, has condemned the recent US attacks on the country’s civilian facilities and infrastructure, urging the international community to conduct prompt, independent, impartial, and effective investigations to hold perpetrators accountable for their war crimes.

TEHRAN – Iran has offered three proposals to expand regional cooperation in advanced technologies, human capital development, and international standardization at the Asia Nano Forum (ANF) Summit, held in Hsinchu, Taiwan, on July 16 and 17.

TEHRAN – Funded by the Government of the Republic of Korea and in partnership with the Center for Aliens and Foreign Immigrants Affairs (CAFIA), the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) implemented a project in Torbat-e Jam settlement, expanding its solar energy capacity, creating economic, environmental and social benefits for both Afghan refugees and the surrounding host community.

TEHRAN – A total of 83 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from July 3 to 10, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

The Parliamentary Committee investigating the Chikangawa plane crash is still seeking to meet General John Msonthi to obtain his testimony before proceeding to the second phase of the inquiry scheduled for August. Committee Chairperson Walter Nyamilandu told the media that the committee failed to meet General Msonthi in recent days because he was attending a […] The post Chikangawa crash mystery: Parliamentary probe targets General Msonthi’s testimony appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Kolkata police detained a local broker linked to the BJP regarding a building blast. Investigators suspect crude bomb explosives caused the explosion which damaged a residential building. The prime suspect, Md Shamim alias Salim, remains absconding while police question the detained individual. Remnants of crude bombs and raw materials were recovered from the affected building premises. A National Investigation Agency team may visit the site as the probe continues.

Rahul Gandhi criticized the Centre's removal of Sonam Wangchuk from Jantar Mantar. Wangchuk was on an indefinite hunger strike for twenty-one days regarding NEET examination irregularities. Police shifted the climate activist to Safdarjung Hospital for medical observation and treatment. Opposition leaders condemned the Centre's actions, calling it suppression of peaceful dissent. The protest demanded resignation and reforms in the education system.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stated India's zero tolerance for terrorism is a line of action. Operation Sindoor demonstrated India's retaliatory military capabilities and technological advancements. The government trusts India's defence capabilities more than previous administrations did. India's defence production has reached a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore annually. Defence exports have surged significantly, positioning India as a global security partner.

Democratic lawmakers have urged Congress to block late Lindsey Graham’s Sanctioning Russia Act, warning of damage to US trade ties Read Full Article at RT.com

The government risks being dragged back to the High Court on contempt of court proceedings if it fails to settle outstanding rental arrears for a Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) warehouse in Njewa, Lilongwe, lawyers representing parties that obtained an injunction blocking the electoral body’s relocation to Blantyre have warned. The warning follows a Notice of […] The post Government risks contempt proceedings over unpaid MEC warehouse rent appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

For decades, tobacco was Malawi’s economic lifeline—the “green gold” that financed imports, earned foreign exchange and sustained millions of rural households. Today, however, the industry’s latest figures paint the picture of a sector in unmistakable decline, raising serious questions about whether Malawi’s dependence on tobacco has finally reached its breaking point. Three months into the […] The post RIP tobacco? Malawi’s golden leaf industry in free fall as prices, buyers and earnings collapse appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Concerned Citizens of Malawi People Power Movement has condemned authorities for failing to repair the Chiuzira Bridge in Lilongwe, saying years of inaction have left residents stranded and contributed to a series of avoidable road accidents. The bridge, which links Chiuzira and Gologota via Chimpeni, has remained damaged for about five years, forcing motorists […] The post Concerned citizens slam authorities over delayed repairs to Chiuzira bridge appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s President Arthur Peter Mutharika has received a lavish gesture of goodwill from China as he celebrates his 86th birthday today — with President Xi Jinping personally sending him a heartfelt letter and gift. China’s Ambassador to Malawi, Lu Xu, presented the special birthday token at a ceremony held at Kamuzu Palace, declaring that the […] The post Malawi’s Mutharika, 86, receives special birthday gift from Chinese leader Xi Jinping appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawian Premiership side Masters Security FC have announced the signing of two new players, Khuda Muyaba and Mike Mkwate, as the club looks to strengthen its squad. The club confirmed the additions in a statement, though further details on the contract terms have not yet been disclosed. The signings come at a point in the […] The post Masters confirm signing of Muyaba and Mkwate appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

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