The Malawi Gaming and Lotteries Authority (MAGLA) in collaboration with Mibawa Studios have launched private and secondary schools national Quiz Competition which is aimed improving quality education through critical thinking, problem solving, as well as developing confidence among learners in the country. According to the Director of Financial and Administration at MAGLA, Dumbo Muwalo the […] The post MAGLA, Mibawa Studios launches secondary school ‘Quiz Competition’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sparc Systems Limited was on Saturday involved in a tree planting exercise at the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) catchment site as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and environmental sustainability initiatives. The exercise which was done in collaboration with Blantyre Water Board, focused on supporting the protection and restoration of the water catchment area […] The post Sparc Systems in tree planting initiative at Blantyre Water Board appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has effectively stripped Vice President Jane Ansah of her most powerful responsibility by removing the Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) from her office and placing it directly under his control at the Office of the President and Cabinet (OPC). The decision leaves the Vice President with little more than a […] The post Mutharika Clips His Vice President’s Wings, Seizes Disaster Power in Ruthless Power Grab appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has ignited a storm after appointing Henry Mathanga as Deputy Governor of the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) despite the fact that Mathanga was previously dismissed for misconduct and is currently facing criminal charges before the Financial Crimes Division of the High Court. The appointment has triggered serious legal and economic […] The post Outrage as Mutharika Appoints Fired and Charged Mathanga as RBM Deputy Governor appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s worsening economic crisis took centre stage on Friday as Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha opened national budget consultations in Lilongwe, promising tough reforms — including a crackdown on ghost workers — as government prepares the 2026/27 National Budget. Speaking at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC), Mwanamvekha told cabinet ministers, senior officials and key […] The post Mwanamvekha Admits Economy in Trouble, Launches Budget Talks and Vows to Flush Out Ghost Workers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The United States launched a strike on Venezuela on January 3, capturing President Nicolas Maduro on drug trafficking charges.

For years, whenever new female employees walked through the doors of Sky Sports, they were given an important briefing by their more seasoned colleagues: Watch out for Richard Keys.

Desperate times call for desperate measures. So Keir Starmer has decided to issue one, final despairing plea to Labour MPs preparing to oust him from office. 'Stick with me. Or you'll get nuked.'

Goodbye to all that then. Goodbye to the pretence that we have morals about foreign policy and disapprove of those who force their will on sovereign countries.

Brazilian-born Maycon Douglas, 26, was lest seen DJing at a bar in the coastal town of Nazare before heading home with a friend.

The Sunday Telegraph points out that «a more extreme option could be to evict the US military from its bases in Europe, denying it a key staging post for operations in the Middle East and elsewhere»

Doctors performed surgery on her but the injuries proved fatal, regional Governor Alexander Gusev said

An artillery battalion commander with the callsign Kulak said that battlegroup members particularly targeted engineering and special equipment used by the Ukrainian army to strengthen fortifications

Internet access in Iran was restricted on the night of January 8, when rioters staged armed provocations across the country

Guy Mettan pointed out that ex-German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former French President Francois Hollande had pretended to comply with the Minsk Agreements in order to cover up Ukraine’s rearmament and Kiev’s plans to take back control of Donetsk and Lugansk by force rather than through diplomacy

The National Students' Union of India (NSUI) protested the VB-GRAMG scheme across Uttar Pradesh, including Lucknow and Varanasi, on Sunday. Demonstrations in Lucknow saw workers detained by security. In Varanasi, heightened security surrounded Prime Minister Modi's public outreach office ahead of a planned «Save MGNREGA» march, with police and paramilitary forces on alert.

Despite the threat of arrest, torture or death, women have openly defied the ruling forces of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps by removing their veils in public and riding motorbikes.

Exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi, who fled to the US with his father, the deposed Shah, after the Islamic Revolution in 1979, told The Mail on Sunday he is spearheading regime change.

West Bengal's opposition leader Suvendu Adhikari has strongly refuted Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee's claims regarding the Special Intensive Revision of electoral rolls. Adhikari accused Banerjee of a politically motivated attempt to derail the process, which he stated is crucial for fair elections and has exposed vulnerabilities in the voter list.

​​Visuals from the event showed the Prime Minister standing in an open, flower-adorned vehicle as the procession moved through the town. He was joined by Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel and deputy chief minister Harsh Sanghavi. During the yatra, the Prime Minister was seen blowing a conch shell and greeting crowds that had gathered along the route.

Amidst calls for Nitish Kumar to receive the Bharat Ratna, RJD MP Sudhakar Singh acknowledged his long service as Bihar CM, even while unwell, as a testament to his worthiness. Union Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and JD(U) leader KC Tyagi also championed the Bihar chief minister for the nation's highest civilian honour, citing his 'exemplary governance' and socialist credentials.

Addressing a gathering during the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, PM Modi said: «Those present here, your ancestors, our ancestors, bet their lives for their faith, for their belief, for Mahadev - they sacrificed everything they had». Without taking names, PM Modi attacked the Congress-led government for «whitewashing the history» that encapsulates the multiple attacks by Mughal invaders on the Somnath temple.

India faces escalating disaster risks due to geography, climate change, and development patterns, as starkly illustrated in 2025 by devastating floods and heatwaves. While response capacity has improved, a persistent imbalance favors reactive relief over proactive preparedness, a gap highlighted by contrasting events like Cyclone Phailin and Bihar's recurring floods.

Liza Ravenscroft (pictured) has been recruited from the blue-chip communications firm Edelman, where she works 'arm in arm with big names facing into their toughest times'.

West Jerusalem is prepared to resume fighting over Hamas’ unwillingness to lay down arms, WSJ sources have said Read Full Article at RT.com

Trump has reportedly ordered US commanders to develop a plan for the invasion of Greenland, which could lead to NATO’s collapse Read Full Article at RT.com

[New Times] Head down, hands on heads, lost looks in the stands. The silence that followed the final whistle said it all. Côte d'Ivoire will not defend their crown. The dream of a back to back title ended in the quarter-finals.

The US has struck ISIS targets in Syria in retaliation for a December attack on American troops Read Full Article at RT.com

A 33-year-old man and a 24-year-old woman were arrested on Friday (Jan 9) at a condominium located at Oxford Road, near Rangoon Road, following a commotion which lasted for over four hours.The pair, who had been heard engaging in an argument, had locked themselves in a room within the unit, reported Shin Min Daily News.Reporters on the scene saw six police cars, several fire engines and an ambulance at the scene, and an air pack was also deployed at the foot of the block.Police had cordoned off the area, with some officers in full gear and holding shields during the morning incident, the Chinese evening daily reported.Shin Min also observed rescue teams talking with the couple — said to be in a relationship and tenants in the seventh-floor unit — from outside the window, with the dramatic scene attracting curious on-lookers below.Woman appeared to be in distressAccording to a statement from the Singapore Police Force obtained by AsiaOne, police had received a call for assistance at about 8.10am to the residence at 3, Oxford Road.

Près d’une trentaine de bénévoles étaient à pied d'œuvre samedi 10 janvier au cimetière de Papara. L'association Mama Natura bat des records pour son premier grand ramassage de l'année, avec plus d’une tonne de déchets collectés en quelques heures.

The hypocrisy of silence may be louder than we realise. We are quick to express concerns about the invasion of Ukraine by Russia and the invasion of Venezuela by America while being complicit with a lack of accountability in our own country. We...

We’re almost two weeks into 2026 and, according to different studies, over 23 per cent of people have already broken their New Year’s Resolution. Another 64 per cent won’t last until the end of the month. We may look at these statistics and think...

At moments when many people pause to reflect on their lives, their direction, and the year ahead, it is worth asking a deeper question: Are we merely existing, or are we truly living? In Jewish tradition, the weekly Torah reading is often used as a...

Had a good night’s rest last night? How are things generally? Relationships good? How about job/career? Making ends meet? Happy most times and know why? Unhappy most times and don’t know why? Sleepless nights? Have you been praying/seeking...