Zambia’s election descended into turmoil today after the country’s electoral commission was forced to suspend the counting and announcement of results nationwide — following brutal attacks on polling staff and the theft of marked ballot papers. The dramatic intervention plunged the nation into uncertainty just a day after millions cast their votes, with opposition candidate […] The post ‘I’ve won’: Mundubile claims Zambia presidency as vote count is suspended appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Defence lawyers demand case be thrown out — but judge sets October showdown dates A dramatic courtroom battle erupted  as defence lawyers fighting for eight accused murderers demanded the case against them be scrapped — only to be rebuffed by a no-nonsense judge who set new hearing dates and made clear she will not tolerate […] The post Eight suspects, two dead, and a trial going nowhere appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA) says recent investments in digital resilience and upgraded customs technology are beginning to reduce service interruptions and strengthen revenue collection, as the agency continues modernising its operations. Speaking this week, MRA director of information and communication technology Charles Fodya said the authority’s secondary data centre — which also functions as […] The post Backup data centre boosts continuity at Malawi Revenue Authority appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Tobacco Commission has said the country remains on track to conclude this year’s marketing season within its revised production forecast, despite a significant downward adjustment in expected output and continued pressure from adverse weather conditions. The regulator’s latest assurance follows the third crop assessment, completed in June, which cut the national production estimate to […] The post Malawi tobacco regulator says revised output target remains within reach appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A routine discussion on violence against foreign nationals has erupted into a diplomatic bust‑up at the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa Region Conference in Lilongwe — with African lawmakers turning on each other in a fiery showdown over how to describe xenophobic attacks. What should have been a calm session on democracy and cooperation blew […] The post Diplomatic firestorm in Lilongwe: African MPs in furious bust‑up over xenophobia appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

India's GOBARdhan scheme targets ten-fold growth in compressed biogas production. This initiative aims to convert agricultural residue and cattle dung into valuable fuel. The government provides capital assistance and assured demand for producers. This framework seeks to build a national bioenergy industry from organic waste. The scheme intends to enhance energy security and rural development.

A bomb threat email targeted the Delhi High Court ahead of Independence Day celebrations. Reports indicate the US military lost forty-five Reaper drones in its conflict with Iran. The Supreme Court disapproved of the Bar Council of India's action against NALSAR students. Congress questioned the Centre's approach to the caste census format. Former Manchester United and Aston Villa goalkeeper Jimmy Rimmer has died at seventy-eight.

During temple festivities, B Suresh Gowda's daughter, a Karnataka BJP MLA, was accused of assaulting a woman police sub-inspector. The altercation began over access to the queue, leading to allegations of abuse and physical confrontation by the officer. In response, the MLA's daughter filed a counter-complaint currently under investigation. The MLA expressed regret for the incident and emphasized the need for appropriate legal action.

From his South Africa years to the freedom struggle, Mahatma Gandhi repeatedly used newspapers to address India’s public. Alok Sharma sifts through letters Gandhi wrote to TOI, illuminating his positions on Satyagraha, the Rowlatt Act, Dalit representation, Hindu-Muslim unity and the hardships faced by Indians in South Africa.

A South African court has scrapped Shell’s Wild Coast exploration rights Read Full Article at RT.com

The appeal escalates the legal fight over the controversial project to the nation’s highest court.

A passenger on the train that derailed in East Sussex has described how people and gadgets sailed through the air after a 'violent jolt'.

The eight-carriage train came off the line between Haywards Heath and Lewes at around 3.54pm this afternoon, with services set to be cancelled until 10pm.

Workers renovating a cellar in a building in Belgium have stumbled on a hidden treasure of gold worth an estimated £7.5million. 

More than 1,500 bus drivers working for Arriva London started industrial action today - with warnings of major transport delays and chaos across the coming months.

RAF Linton-on-Ouse in North Yorkshire is one of three military bases that ministers want to turn into accommodation for asylum seekers awaiting the outcome of their claims.

The only operating reactor at Cernavoda, Romania’s sole nuclear plant, has been shut down as a harsh drought left the Danube at record lows Read Full Article at RT.com

Wildfires in France’s Landes department have forced the evacuation of more than 500 people as flames continue to spread Read Full Article at RT.com

Flatey Church is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. To mark the occasion, a special anniversary service will be held today, Friday, August 15.

Russia’s Defense Ministry has reported fresh strikes on the Ukrainian Danube port of Izmail and its rail infrastructure Read Full Article at RT.com

Mali’s transitional government has pardoned a French Embassy official jailed for 20 years and ordered his immediate expulsion Read Full Article at RT.com

India has expanded the testing of the digital rupee for use in welfare transfers to two more federally administered territories Read Full Article at RT.com

A blaze erupted at the Russian port of Ust-Luga after a Ukrainian drone strike, Leningrad Region Aleksandr Drozdenko has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused Western governments of using the term ‘shadow fleet’ to disguise “piracy” Read Full Article at RT.com

TEHRAN - The head of the Department of Environment has said Iran is prepared to place the issue of the declining water level of the Caspian Sea at the center of regional discussions ahead of the Caspian Sea Summit.

TEHRAN – Three Iranian students have received an honorary diploma for their strong performance at the 38th Summer Conference of the International Mathematical Tournament of Towns held from August 2-12 in Moscow, Russia.

TEHRAN - A one-day medical camp has been organized by the Iranian Red Crescent Society’s health center in Ghana aimed to provide free medical services to flood victims and the needy, benefiting 547 individuals.

TEHRAN - A cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening health diplomacy and rebuilding healthcare infrastructure damaged during the US-Israeli imposed war was signed on Tuesday by the ministries of health and foreign affairs.

A Malawian MP has launched an ambitious school feeding initiative aimed at boosting attendance in her constituency, amid growing concern that hungry children arriving at school without breakfast are being left behind academically. Madalitso Baloyi, Member of Parliament for Mzimba Kafukule Constituency and Minister of Health and Sanitation, unveiled the scheme in partnership with non-profit […] The post Baloyi launches school feeding drive as households struggle to feed children appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A multi-vehicle accident has thrown traffic into chaos along Magalasi Road in Blantyre, with several cars reportedly involved in the crash just metres from the railway crossing. The collision occurred only minutes ago, sending shockwaves through the area as motorists and bystanders scrambled to make sense of the scene. Details remain scarce at this stage, […] The post Multi-car pile-up sparks chaos on Blantyre road appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Ireen Navicha finds herself sitting 64th in the latest Miss World 2026 Top 100 standings in Vietnam, but her presence at the prestigious pageant at all has left many Malawians scratching their heads — because she wasn’t even supposed to be the one representing the country. Navicha  finished as second runner-up in the Miss […] The post Malawi’s Miss World rep ranks 64th amid selection controversy appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.