The Russian leader’s schedule includes attending the SCO Council of Heads of States, a meeting in the SCO+ format, and bilateral talks with his counterparts

Scott Bessent added that banks cooperating with Iran will be the first target

Reserve Bank of Malawi governor George Partridge has called on the country’s financial services industry to accelerate efforts on financial inclusion, warning that large segments of the population remain excluded from formal credit and banking services. Speaking in Lilongwe on Friday at the launch of Old Mutual Finance Limited (OMFIN), a newly established non-deposit microfinance […] The post RBM governor challenges Malawi banks on inclusion as Old Mutual unveils new finance arm appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Sweden-based Malawian midfielder Faith Chimzimu has been ruled out for three weeks after sustaining a hamstring injury, dealing a potentially major blow to both her club side and the Malawi Women’s National Football Team ahead of a crucial 2028 Los Angeles Olympic qualifier against Zimbabwe’s Mighty Warriors in October. The 19-year-old confirmed the injury setback […] The post Hamstring injury rules Chimzimu out for three weeks appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Ekhaya FC forward Allen Chihana has been confirmed as the top goal scorer of the 2026 Airtel Top 8 Cup, capping off a remarkable individual campaign after finding the net in all four matches the Cowboys played en route to lifting the trophy. Chihana’s stunning scoring run saw him score in every single fixture Ekhaya […] The post Ekhaya’s Chihana confirmed as Airtel Top 8 top scorer appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Attorney General Frank Mbeta has launched an appeal against a High Court ruling in the Malawi Electoral Commission relocation saga, arguing that the court determined a key government application without giving the State a chance to be heard. The appeal, filed by the AG’s Chambers on behalf of the Chief Secretary to Government and the […] The post AG Mbeta launches appeal in MEC relocation battle, accusing court of denying State a fair hearing appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The CCAP Nkhoma Synod has issued a stark warning to Malawians, urging them to combine prayer with urgent practical preparations as the country braces for possible food shortages amid the growing threat of El Niño conditions later this year. The call was made in a pastoral letter signed by the Synod’s Moderator, Reverend Absalom Joseph […] The post CCAP’s brutal pastoral letter warns ‘hunger kills even those who pray’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

SINGAPORE – They each drove Lamborghinis, wore expensive watches and ran schemes where they promised investors high returns for money put into their property deals and other businesses.But just three years after self-styled wealth gurus Lim Jian Bin, 36, and Jason Fong Wai Hong, 46, separately told dozens of investors that they could earn them high dividends, the duo went silent.Now, more than 50 investors are worried about the $5 million they have locked up in various investments.Lim, who is also known by his online moniker Takeshi Lim, and Fong, were well-known figures on social media and at wealth seminars, where they promised followers guaranteed returns of up to 15 per cent each year.Both men have since been declared bankrupt – Fong in April, and Lim in July. The Straits Times understands Fong travelled to Kuala Lumpur on a flight on June 21, 2026, and has not left Malaysia.Worried investors have filed multiple police reports, with some wondering if they had been duped into a ponzi scheme.

SINGAPORE – Residents of Canberra Residences in Sembawang are heading to court over claims that defects at the condominium remain unresolved more than a decade after the development was completed.The management corporation (MCST) is suing main contractor MCC Engineering (Singapore), formerly known as China Jingye Construction Engineering (Singapore), over an alleged breach of a 2020 settlement agreement.The dispute dates back to June 2019, when the MCST commenced its legal proceedings for the first time against condo developer MCC Land (Singapore) and 17 other parties over alleged defects at the project.The lawsuit ended after the MCST, main contractor and developer signed a settlement agreement on Sept 1, 2020. The agreement was intended to settle all claims, demands and liabilities arising from the development and the earlier lawsuit.It required the contractor to carry out rectification, upgrading and drainage works at the development.

Sergey Sobyanin says first responders are working on the crash site

Acting Governor Alexander Shuvayev reported that three more people wounded in the missile attack sought medical aid

The foreign minister said that Russia favors constructive dialogue but, if necessary, will defend «national interests by all available means»

Six residential buildings, four civil infrastructure sites, as well as cars and trucks were damaged

The players defeated McCartney Kessler and Hugo Gaston respectively

Two civilians have been killed and 16 people injured in a Ukrainian missile strike on the Russian city of Belgorod Read Full Article at RT.com

Uzbekistan and India have elevated their relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership. Both nations unequivocally condemned terrorism, including cross-border terrorism, in a joint statement. This marks a significant diplomatic alignment on regional security dynamics and counter-terrorism efforts. Leaders called for concerted actions against terrorist entities and disrupting financing networks. They stressed holding perpetrators and their backers accountable for their actions.

NATO is driving the militarization of the Arctic and directly threatening Russia’s security, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has struck Iran’s Larak Island, killing and wounding soldiers and civilians, the IRGC has said, vowing to “punish the aggressor” Read Full Article at RT.com

In a call to action, Prime Minister Modi urged young Indians to use social media in innovative ways to fight against drug addiction. He also celebrated the success of the PM SVANidhi scheme in promoting women's economic empowerment, with approximately 35 lakh women benefiting from it to strengthen their businesses.

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to order an FIR. This appeal follows an alleged «purification» of a rally venue in Haldwani. Rahul Gandhi previously alleged BJP-RSS elements were responsible for the incident. The Congress leader stated the act violated the Constitution and SC/ST Act. She questioned the government's inaction over the alleged crime.

A total of eight hawker centres across Singapore will close for between one and three days between Aug 30 and Sept 6 for cleaning.Cleaning at hawker centres owned by the Ministry of Sustainability and the Environment is conducted by National Environment Agency (NEA), while town councils are responsible for cleaning HDB hawker centres.Such cleaning is conducted regularly so that Singaporeans can enjoy affordable food in a clean and hygienic environment, NEA said on its website.This round of cleaning covers hawker centres across most regions, including Dunman Food Centre in Joo Chiat, Senja Hawker Centre in Bukit Panjang, Kampung Admiralty Hawker Centre in Woodlands and Chinatown Complex Market.

[Bird Story Agency] The AfCFTA offers African cotton, textile and clothing businesses the opportunity to build cross-border production networks, attract investment and retain more value on the continent. And it can do so while providing the shared rules and larger market needed to strengthen factories and trade corridors.

[Bird Story Agency] Local cotton manufacturing moves into surgical textiles as Africa seeks import alternatives and channels more fibre into homegrown factories.

Supreme Court judge Ujjal Bhuyan stressed that governments must listen to citizens and allow dissent. He stated that questioning is an essential expression of citizenship and liberty in democracies. Universities should foster free thinking and encourage students to ask difficult questions. Intolerance undermines the constitutional framework when disagreement is silenced or punished. A democracy's maturity is shown by its response to unpopular or inconvenient opinions.

The NEET-PG 2026 examination faced disruption due to a power failure at two Jaipur centres. A retest is scheduled for September 5 for 2,445 affected candidates. A three-member committee will investigate the internal power supply problem. The nationwide examination was conducted with extensive security measures and real-time monitoring. NBEMS expressed regret for the inconvenience caused to the candidates.

Climate activist Sonam Wangchuk believes organizers of the Cockroach Janta Party movement have political ambitions. He stated that such aspirations are normal and not objectionable if the platform remains non-party. Wangchuk described the organizers as well-meaning and skilled individuals with no current indications of corruption. He advised them to maintain the CJP as a neutral pressure group for broader support.

Russell Harris, 68, and his wife Jannette, 56, spent seven years transforming the abandoned 19th-century tower in affluent Lymm, Cheshire, after purchasing it for just £138,000 in 1997.

The president’s latest in a string of threats against broadcasters followed a comment by Kristen Welker about “some mixed results” from his midterm endorsements.