A sprawling expansion of a massive thermal coal mine near Hinton, Alta., has been approved by Alberta’s provincial regulator, clearing the way for the operator to extend the life of the project well into the next decade.

The federal government has approved the Crawford Nickel Project in Northern Ontario saying the mine will draw in $5 billion in investment and create 5,000 jobs during its construction and another 1,300 jobs for operation.

A crowd of people attended one of several gatherings Thursday evening for Parker, the 11-year-old Calgary boy who went missing earlier this month and was confirmed dead earlier that day.

More than 30 evacuation orders are in place across British Columbia, where about 125 wildfires continue to burn.

Silver Stadium is set to play host to a weekend of high-stakes cup drama as the Airtel Top 8 Cup semi-finals get under way, with Ekhaya Football Club taking on Karonga United on Saturday before Blue Eagles battle Mighty Wanderers in Sunday’s second showdown. Ekhaya boss Enos Chatama has warned his side against complacency despite […] The post ‘We booted out Bullets’: Ekhaya boss fires warning shot before semi-final appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Women’s National Football Team, the Scorchers, have issued a rallying cry to fans back home, insisting they will not rest on their laurels despite pulling off a stunning upset victory over defending champions Nigeria in their WAFCON opener. The shock result sent waves through the tournament, with the Scorchers announcing themselves as genuine contenders […] The post Scorchers set sights on Egypt after historic upset over defending champions Nigeria appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

NICO Holdings Plc, the Malawian financial services and insurance conglomerate, has declared total dividends of MK40 per share for the financial year ended 31 December 2025, underscoring the group’s resilience amid a difficult macroeconomic backdrop. Shareholders at the company’s 56th annual general meeting in Blantyre approved a proposed final dividend of MK8.05 per share, worth […] The post Malawi’s NICO Holdings rewards shareholders with record MK41.8bn payout for 2025 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s preparations to host the 55th Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference have received a boost after National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc contributed K24 million towards the event. The sponsorship will go towards the procurement of branded tourist bags that will be distributed to more than 300 delegates expected to attend the conference […] The post NBM plc boosts CPA Africa Region Conference with K24 million sponsorship appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The grand winners of the National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc’s ‘Waku WAFCON’ promotion have cherished the trip to Morocco’s experience, where they witnessed the Malawi National Women’s Football Team make history during the 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). The all-expenses-paid trip rewarded loyal customers and staff through the bank’s promotional campaign, giving […] The post NBM ‘Waku WAFCON’ winners cherish Morocco experience appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

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The presence of Russian companies at Asia’s largest digital entertainment exhibition is an important step toward strengthening business ties, exchanging unique expertise, and exploring new forms of strategic partnerships, Ivan Bryukhovetsky noted

The territories in the Kursk Region subject to restrictions on mining activities include eight municipal districts and the city of Lgov

The emporary reinstatement of border controls will apply to passengers arriving in Italy by sea or air transport as Italy has no land border with Spain

Russian forces carried out four strikes on targets involved in the transportation of weapons and military equipment

'The idea that it could even be brought forward, in my view, shows that the FIFA president is the wrong man to lead the organisation,' said Burnham.

Jammu and Kashmir Police attached properties of eleven Pakistan-based terrorist handlers in Ramban district. These assets, valued at approximately Rs 90.7 lakh, were seized to prevent terror financing activities. Credible evidence established the accused were operating as handlers from across the border. This action is part of ongoing efforts to dismantle cross-border terror networks. Similar property attachments were carried out in Reasi and Ramban districts recently.

Terrorists shot dead a 24-year-old labourer from Chhattisgarh in Kulgam. Another worker from the same state was critically wounded in the attack. Security forces have launched operations to trace the attackers responsible for this incident. This incident marks the first fatal attack on migrant workers since October 18. Officials condemned the attack and directed security forces to intensify operations.

The US leader said that Washington had not agreed to supply Kiev with either Patriot system technology or Tomahawk cruise missiles, and questioned this possibility

Paris Wilson, 35, fed information on fitness instructor Danny Calahane's whereabouts to a drugs kingpin.

Right-wing Israeli politicians and Zionist influencers see the migrant invasion of Ceuta as punishment for Spain’s pro-Palestine government Read Full Article at RT.com

Here’s why Zelensky’s latest meeting with Trump may have changed less than it appeared Read Full Article at RT.com

Nearly 60,000 migrants have entered Spain’s Ceuta enclave in a day, raising questions over Morocco’s role and the timing of the surge Read Full Article at RT.com

Hundreds of thousands of people have been affected in the worst floods in a decade in the northeastern state, RT India reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Kiev’s strikes on international shipping in the Caspian and Black seas could indirectly benefit the US, a Russian analyst has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

Malawi’s Queens secured back-to-back seventh-place finishes at the Commonwealth Games after a hard-fought 54-47 victory over hosts Scotland in the 7th/8th Place Playoff in Glasgow. The result means the Malawi side have successfully defended the seventh-place finish they claimed at Birmingham 2022, rounding off their campaign on a high note in front of a vocal […] The post Malawi Queens finish seventh at Commonwealth Games with battling win over Scotland appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Former National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director General Dokani Ngwira has delivered explosive testimony to the Commission of Inquiry, insisting the late Vice-President Saulos Chilima never posed the slightest threat to former President Lazarus Chakwera — despite swirling rumours of political rivalry between the two men. Ngwira was grilled on whether the intelligence agency had deliberately […] The post Mistrust, tea and missing phones: Inside the ex-spy chief’s bombshell Chilima crash testimony appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawian government has launched a new digital dashboard intended to improve transparency and accountability in the management of Constituency Development Fund (CDF) resources, even as the finance minister warned local authorities against a decline in financial oversight standards. Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Ben Malunga Phiri launched the platform on Friday at […] The post Ben Phiri unveils Malawi’s real-time CDF dashboard as minister flags ‘erosion of trust’ risk in councils appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Grammy-nominated R&B superstar Brian McKnight has jetted into Malawi ahead of his hotly-anticipated performance at the Sunset in the Warm Heart Concert — sending fans into a frenzy as one of the world’s smoothest voices touches down on Malawian soil. The ‘Back at One’ hitmaker touched down at Chileka International Airport aboard a Malawian Airlines […] The post R&B superstar Brian McKnight touches down for Malawi concert appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Sidelined Vice-President Jane Ansah has made a rare public appearance, calling on pastors’ wives and female pastors to model Christian values by living lives “worthy of the gospel of Jesus Christ.” Ansah made the appeal as she officially opened the Christ-Citadel International Church (CIC) 2026 Pastors’ Wives Conference at the Area 47 CIC Sanctuary in […] The post ‘Serve with mutual respect’: VP Ansah’s message to pastors’ wives appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Elizabeth Emanuel has recreated the late Princess of Wales's handmade embroidered veil, which she originally designed with her husband David Emmanuel MBE.