President Arthur Peter Mutharika has vowed to ramp up Malawi’s human rights protections — issuing the pledge during a high‑profile meeting at Kamuzu Palace with the outgoing Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) team. The Commissioners, whose three‑year term officially ended on August 26, 2026, were hosted for what insiders described as a “frank and forward‑looking” […] The post MHRC chiefs exit after turbulent term — Mutharika promises ‘new era’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Prophet Amos Kambale, founder of Life International Church (LIC), has graduated with a Master’s Degree in Project Management from the Malawi School of Government in Kanengo, where he was the highest‑scoring student in his class.Kambale, who trained as an architect before entering full‑time ministry, established LIC in 2016. The church, which began at Lilongwe LEA […] The post Prophet Kambale graduates with Master’s in Project Management as MSG qualification renews debate on church–business boundaries appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The panel, headed by Infosys co-founder and technology expert Nandan Nilekani, was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month amid heightened scrutiny of the examination system following NEET-UG paper leak controversy and youth protests over alleged lapses in the test’s conduct. It will also look at measures to improve accessibility and inclusion, while factoring in student well-being during the examination process.

Speaking at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London, CJI Kant said, “Countries that are finally industrialising are being asked to move rapidly towards renewable power, and are often made to bear the brunt of criticism when they cannot move fast enough.” “The challenge, therefore, is to reconcile the urgency of the clean energy transition with the principles of fairness and shared responsibility that must underpin it,” the CJI said.

Of 7,500 In Himalayan Regions, 200 Are High Risk

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro CEO Jennifer Williams says early increases to Churchill Falls electricity prices, more power for Labrador and less risk in approach to export sales, are all features of the new agreement on Churchill River power.

A fixture on St. Catharines’, Ont., council for nearly five decades, Joseph Kushner has announced he will be retiring at the upcoming municipal election. A new edition of his biography recounts his life story.

The Ontario Court of Appeal has sided with a lower court in rejecting a developer's constitutional challenge of a 2023 law that returned 15 parcels of land to the Greenbelt.

The Ontario Superior Court of Justice has approved an opt-in process for current and former players in the Ontario Hockey League and Western Hockey League who allege they were victims of abuse or hazing.

De fausses publications circulent actuellement sur les réseaux sociaux, en utilisant le visage de certains journalistes de Polynésie la 1ère. Présentés comme des articles de presse, ces contenus sont en réalité fabriqués de toutes pièces. Prudence avant de cliquer ou de partager.

Entre le 9 et le 25 août 2026, 3 cambriolages et tentatives de vol ont été commis dans le secteur de Ohotu à Rangiroa, ciblant notamment des pensions de famille et une habitation. L'auteur a été interpellé.

Russia has expanded cooperation with nations in Europe, North America, and the Middle East, President Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

A massive fire ripped through a section of the business district along Hagley Park Road in St Andrew on Thursday, flattening at least three buildings in its wake. The fire reportedly started some time after 11 a.m. in the repairs section of the headquarters of Superior Honda Parts Limited, an auto parts dealer and service centre that specialises in new and used Honda vehicle components, motorcycles, and related automotive services. It subsequently spread to neighbouring auto-parts supplier and service centre Ketro Trading Company Limited.

Prime Minister Dr Andrew Holness visited Cooper's Pen, Trelawny, on Friday, where several homes were demolished on August 11. He told the affected residents that he was seeking sustainable alternatives but could not promise to keep them on the disputed lands. Holness said he was saddened by the incident and had moved quickly to prevent a humanitarian crisis. READ: https://beta2.jamaica-gleaner.com/article/news/20260812/rude-awakening-demolition-crew-flattens-20-squatter-houses-coopers-pen

Veteran Jamaican broadcaster Dervan Malcolm has died. Malcolm, whose broadcasting career spanned more than 30 years, died on Thursday after a brief illness. He was a popular voice on Power 106 FM, where he worked for decades in various capacities, including as a news presenter, editor, sportscaster, talk-show producer and executive producer. Malcolm was best known as the longtime host and producer of the station’s current affairs programme, ‘Both Sides of the Story’.

A fire at the Petrojam refinery on Marcus Garvey Drive in Kingston was extinguished shortly after breaking out Thursday night, with no injuries reported and no disruption to the island’s fuel supplies. Petrojam General Manager Danville Walker said all employees on duty have been accounted for and confirmed that no one was injured. “First, all of our staff members are accounted for; there were no injuries to any of our staff on duty. Our employee support team is on site to provide any additional assistance,” Walker said.

The Government has signalled its intention to re-establish a cap on the public sector wage bill, extending an open invitation to trade unions to help negotiate a new fiscal rule before the next round of wage talks. The proposal, made by Minister of Finance and the Public Service Fayval Williams on Thursday, comes three years after the previous statutory anchor – which capped public-sector wages at nine per cent of GDP – was repealed to accommodate the public sector compensation restructuring.

Tehran’s possible inclusion could turn a tentative defense bloc into the basis of a broader regional security order Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukraine’s central bank is probing alleged tampering with anti-money-laundering controls to pay bail for a former minister Read Full Article at RT.com

Warsaw wants to participate in NATO’s and the EU’s nuclear deterrence schemes but appears unwilling to host such weaponry itself Read Full Article at RT.com

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has ruled out a coalition with the right-wing AfD party ahead of regional elections in Saxony-Anhalt Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian media offer competing theories about CIA Director John Ratcliffe’s Moscow visit, from Ukraine talks to NATO warnings and spy swaps Read Full Article at RT.com

[Bird Story Agency] Ghana's geographical indication for kente could help weavers protect the celebrated cloth from imitation, reach new markets and earn more from generations of skill. Turning legal recognition into livelihoods will require collective standards, business support and the revival of local raw-material production.

The recently concluded UNCCD conference in Mongolia set the stage for enhanced global drought resilience with innovative initiatives. Highlighted was a significant $1.3 billion commitment for land restoration and drought resilience projects. The newly introduced Drought Resilience Index will aid nations in evaluating their strategies, while the Drought Resilience Investment Facility seeks to attract public and private funding for impactful projects, aiming to scale solutions worldwide.