President Mutharika’s directive limiting ministers to one local trip per month will mean nothing if it is not enforced with visible and painful consequences. Malawi does not suffer from a lack of policies; it suffers from a lack of discipline. Too many directives die quietly because those in power know, from experience, that defiance carries […] The post Editorial: No more excuses — defy APM, face real consequence appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Supriya Sule emphasized fulfilling Ajit Pawar's unfinished dreams. She mentioned merger discussions remain private. Sule also addressed concerns about the plane crash, noting a detailed inquiry is promised. She thanked leaders from various parties for their support during Sharad Pawar's hospitalization. The family is mourning and not commenting further at this time.

Bangladesh's Awami League has denounced the recent parliamentary election as a staged charade, asserting it violated democratic principles and the constitution. The party claims widespread voter apathy, intimidation, and ballot stuffing marred the process. They are demanding the election's annulment, the chief advisor's resignation, and fresh polls under a neutral government to reinstate citizens' voting rights.

A political storm brewed in Parliament as Rahul Gandhi confronted journalists over privilege motion queries, sparking BJP criticism. This follows his strong Lok Sabha attack on the government. Union Minister Kiren Rijiju accused Gandhi of avoiding questions and shared a video of alleged misconduct in the Speaker's chamber, which Priyanka Gandhi Vadra denied.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has slammed a fabricated AI-generated video falsely attributing praise for Pakistan's diplomatic handling of a T20 World Cup boycott to him. Tharoor clarified the video was fake, stating neither the language nor voice was his, and had previously called Pakistan's boycott «disgraceful.»

Rahul Gandhi said the Modi government's decision to import American «corn, soybeans, and fruits» is just a beginning and that the Centre would «open the doors of the entire agriculture market​​ for his friends, for people like Adani and Ambani, and for foreign powers.» He reiterated his «PM Modi has sold the nation» remark.

The Ministry for Foreign Affairs is aware of several Icelandic citizens currently in Cuba, and the ministry’s consular services are in contact with part of the group.

Libya’s National Oil Corporation says it has granted exploration licenses to international energy firms, including Chevron and Eni Read Full Article at RT.com

Actress Anila Bisha has sued the Albanian government, demanding that her image no longer be used for an AI-generated minister Read Full Article at RT.com

Roscosmos has successfully launched a Proton-M rocket carrying a new-generation meteorological satellite after a two-month postponement Read Full Article at RT.com

Pretoria has pledged to leverage its leadership at the African Union Peace and Security Council to address security threats Read Full Article at RT.com

China has rejected the US accusation that it conducted a major nuclear weapons experiment Read Full Article at RT.com

Minister of Transport Jappie Mhango on Thursday officially commissioned the newly constructed $22 million Lilongwe Bridge, urging Malawians to fully own and protect the landmark infrastructure. In his speech, Minister Mhango assured the Government of Japan that Malawi will maintain the bridge while warning against any acts of vandalism. “This bridge is a critical infrastructure […] The post Minister Mhango Commissions $22 Million Lilongwe Bridge, Calls for Collective Care appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Professor Peter Mutharika’s decision to restrict Cabinet Ministers and their deputies to just one local trip per month has struck a chord with many Malawians, who see it as long overdue discipline in a government culture that has become too comfortable with constant movement and allowances. Across social media platforms, citizens have welcomed the […] The post Stay in the office, don’t just be travelling around: APM limits ministers’ local trips to one per month appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Economic Development Ministry will update its estimates for this year and the planning period as part of preparing the forecast scenario conditions in March

According to Maria Zakharova, the European Union has already partially enmeshed itself with Ukraine

Belarus is in second place in terms of imports of dairy products from Russia, followed by Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan

Daryl Kimball said that Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin should continue to respect the treaty's central limits

As one of the measures aimed at achieving this goal, the Ministry of Defense proposes giving priority when signing contracts to those companies that have established European supply chains

The US could force Mexico and Canada to back the broader economic fight with China, according to five senators Read Full Article at RT.com

“We made the decision yesterday to try to protect the infrastructure, primarily the viewing platform,” says Íris Guðnadóttir of Þórisholt in Mýrdalur in an interview with mbl.is, referring to measures taken by landowners at Reynisfjara Black Beach to counter the effects of severe coastal erosion at the beach, which Morgunblaðið and mbl.is have covered since the weekend.

Fighting harmful gender stereotypes has become part of recent EU measures to promote gender equality. The European Parliament has repeatedly called on the European Commission and Member States to act. Survey data show that most EU citizens reject harmful gender stereotypes, despite significant disparities among Member States. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

[New Times] H. pylori is widely recognised by clinicians as one of the leading causes of chronic gastric conditions in the country.

[New Times] Rapper Amani Hakizimana, known as Ama G The Black, has clarified that, while he is open to collaborating with the legendary hip hop crew Tough Gang, he would never join them as a member.

[New Times] Rwanda recorded its highest score yet in the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), standing out at a time when global and regional performance against corruption continues to decline.

Some election experts warn it could portend attempts to muddle future election results.

A handful of House Republicans bucked leadership to oppose the administration’s tariff policy, but GOP senators still fear speaking out on Epstein connections.

Large swaths of the Department of Homeland Security are set to shut down Saturday unless lawmakers and the White House strike a last-minute deal.

The Government will raise the tax on all tobacco products by 20 per cent from Thursday (Feb 12) to discourage consumption, announced Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his Budget 2026 statement.Smokers will now have to fork out 58.9 cents for each stick of cigarette, up from 49.1 cents now.The tobacco tax was last raised in Budget 2023 when it went up by 15 per cent. Revenue from tobacco duties in the three-year period between 2022 and 2024 reached a total of $3.24 billion.Following the increase, the additional revenue collected from tobacco duties is expected to reach $150 million per annum, a Ministry of Finance spokesperson told AsiaOne.[[nid:729819]]For more on Budget 2026, visit our microsite.editor@asiaone.com 

In the first Budget in this new term of Government, Prime Minister Lawrence Wong laid out how Singapore must continue to refresh its strategies and strengthen social compacts.«Past success alone will not carry us forward. In a profoundly changed world, standing still is not an option,» he said.From support for businesses to addressing climate change, here are the things in Budget 2026 that you might have missed.Support for businessesActing on key recommendations from the Economic Strategy Review committees, he announced measures which he said will achieve Singapore's ambitions to translate growth into good jobs and rising income.There will be a 40 per cent corporate income tax rebate in the Year of Assessment 2026. Every active company that employed at least a local employee last year will receive a minimum benefit of $1,500.The total maximum benefits for each company will be capped at $30,000.There will be support for companies to go abroad: The Market Readiness Assistance grant will be increased from 50 per cent to 70 per cent for Small and Medium Enterprises until March 31, 2029.

Long-serving employees of local food and beverage company Chang Cheng Holdings were presented with gold plaques in recognition of their service during the company's 32nd anniversary celebration recently.The banquet, held at the Fairmont Singapore on Friday (Feb 6) from 10pm to 1am, had over 100 tables and featured live performances, a lucky draw, and delicacies such as abalone, reported Shin Min Daily News.More than 100 employees who have served in the company for over 10 years, regardless of their positions, were presented with plaques reportedly weighing between 20 and 30 grams.The weight varied according to the employees' years of service. Staff with 10 to 14 years of service received 20g of gold, 15 to 19 years received 25g, and those with 20 years or more received 30g, reported the Chinese evening daily.Each plaque is said to be crafted from 999 gold — the purest grade of the precious metal — engraved with the employee's years of service, and the plaque's weight.