Western Bureau: With the September 2026 deadline for the phased opening of the US$354-million Montego Bay Perimeter Road Project fast approaching, steady progress is being reported by Minister of Works Robert Morgan. The perimeter road is a major infrastructure development aimed at easing the severe traffic congestion plaguing the western city while also unlocking new lands for sustainable development. The construction is being managed by the National Road Operating and Constructing Company Limited (NROCC) and is being built by China Harbour Engineering Company (CHEC).

The allegations that have emerged about the operations of the Caribbean Court of Justice (CCJ) have not affected the Opposition People’s National Party (PNP) stance that it should replace the Britain-based Privy Council as Jamaica’s final court of appeal, party President Mark Golding has declared. In fact, Golding told The Gleaner that the emails cited by Trinidad and Tobago newspaper, the Sunday Express, “disclose an internal environment in which the judges feel free to express their independent and opposing views forthrightly to the president of the court”.

For Councillor Scean Barnswell, there was no time to deliberate when he spotted a man with a six-year-old girl, who had reportedly been abducted from St Thomas More Preparatory School in May Pen, Clarendon, last December. What took over was not a desire to be heroic or any thought that his actions would earn national recognition. It was, he said, a parental instinct to protect a child in danger.

WESTERN BUREAU: The murder of schoolteacher Andre James has rattled the Little London Infant and Primary School community as it mourns one of its most dedicated educators. James, 39, was found dead at a house in Pitini district in Bluefields, Westmoreland, on Sunday afternoon. “This school community will not be the same come September without Mr James,” school board Chairman Councillor Ian Myles told The Gleaner on Monday.

Several parishes will be under water prohibition orders as of this week. The National Water Commission (NWC) announced yesterday that it will issue a water prohibition notice tomorrow, with enforcement measures taking effect on August 17. The decision, which comes on the heels of daily water lock-off measures announced last week, followed a high-level stakeholder meeting yesterday involving the NWC and the Meteorological Service.

Lim Tean has been arrested by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) upon his return on Tuesday (Aug 11), the police said.The 61-year-old was arrested by the Royal Malaysian Police (RMP) in Johor Bahru on Aug 6, after an arrest warrant was issued for him on Aug 3 for failing to surrender to the State Courts to begin his jail term the same day.

Haryana chief minister Nayab Singh Saini has categorically denied any prospective alliance with Shiromani Akali Dal for 2027 Punjab assembly elections. However, recent discussions between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and SAD leader Sukhbir Singh Badal have led to renewed speculation around possible tie-up. After the meeting, SAD, whose electoral fortunes have waned significantly, changed its perspective on delimitation. The BJP is reportedly keen on dominating any potential alliance.

Chaos erupted in Balaka after an enraged mob torched and destroyed property worth millions, targeting a local businessman they accused of detaining a woman against her will. Witnesses say the crowd descended on the trading premises with fury, smashing structures and setting vehicles ablaze as rumours spread that the missing woman had been found inside […] The post Missing woman found ‘in distress’ at businessman’s home — Balaka explodes appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Scorchers are refusing to bask in their WAFCON glory as Head Coach Lovemore Fazili issued a fiery warning ahead of tomorrow’s semi‑final showdown with Algeria, insisting his players are “not relaxing” and have “not gone on honeymoon.” Instead, he says the squad is laser‑focused, fully switched on, and ready to fight for a historic […] The post Scorchers Coach: ‘No honeymoon — We’re locked in for Algeria!’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

BRICS nations are in talks to link their payment systems as it offers “a lot of scope for reducing cost,” India’s central bank governor says Read Full Article at RT.com

As talks on a new defense deal stall, Kenya insists it should have full rights to investigate crimes committed on its soil Read Full Article at RT.com

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Spain’s migrant amnesty risks a new crisis amid an EU rift over Ceuta Read Full Article at RT.com

State lawmaker Jennifer Balkcom will face Democrat Jamie Ager, a fifth-generation farmer, in November.

[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has made perhaps his most consequential national security appointment since assuming office, naming former Defense Minister, retired Major General Daniel Dee Ziankahn, as Director General of the Liberia Drug Enforcement Agency (LDEA) in a move that signals a fundamental shift in the government's strategy against transnational narcotics trafficking.

The High Court in Lilongwe has pushed back the bail hearing for CDEDI boss Sylvester Namiwa, shifting it from Wednesday to Thursday this week — a last‑minute change that has stirred fresh tension around the already‑charged case. According to a letter sent to all parties, the court says Wednesday will be “too congested”, forcing the […] The post Bail shock for Namiwa: Judge moves hearing smid ‘overthrow’ allegations appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has issued a stern warning to its members, insisting the party will not tolerate individuals acting outside its established protocols and structures. DPP secretary-general Peter Mukhito used a party meeting to demand that members show proper respect towards officials who have been duly elected through the party’s official convention […] The post ‘Respect the chain of command!’ DPP SG Mukhito moves to quell internal tensions appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A full‑blown political firestorm has erupted after Malawi Congress Party  (MCP) legal director and MP George Kadzipatike was detained in what party heavyweights are calling a “deliberate, targeted operation”. Senior MCP figures and a large bloc of MPs descended on Area 3 Police Station, blasting authorities and demanding answers over what they insist is no […] The post Kabwila claims KadzIpatike arrest is a political hit on MCP’s legal chief appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Emergency services raced to The Landor pub in Clapham at around 10pm, where they found a man suffering from gunshot wounds.

The captured Ukrainian soldier added that he was guided to the position by a drone and was not provided with water or food, so he decided to surrender

The event is aimed at unlocking the existing economic potential between the two nations and laying the groundwork for long-term investment projects both in Russia and Southeast Asia

Valery Falkov believes that the SKIF Center will deliver world-class breakthrough

Rosatom CEO Alexey Likhachev highlighted the complementarity of the two reactors, which allows for cost savings

The head of state noted that Russia has grown even stronger by expanding its technological capabilities

Pune Police registered an FIR against a UK OCI cardholder for alleged religious conversion attempts. The accused allegedly spoke about Jesus and made statements about Hindu deities. In a separate case, a 21-year-old man was arrested under the Maharashtra Freedom of Religion Act. This development follows a wider debate over religious conversion and foreign funding. Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis stated that transparent organizations have nothing to fear.

India firmly reaffirmed its position on Arunachal Pradesh, dismissing China's recent objections as unfounded. In Jharkhand, police clashed with activists as 110 ABVP members were detained. In a significant development, Syria's former leader Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death for his involvement in crimes against humanity. Meanwhile, NASA has extended an invitation to ISRO to collaborate on the Moon Base program, aiming for enhanced space cooperation.

Conservatives want to see the details of the $2.3-billion military satellite contract with Telesat. At issue is Prime Minister Mark Carney’s friendship with Telesat's CEO and whether he was properly screened from the decision. Ottawa and Telesat insist the deal was rigorously handled at arm's length.