Some Democrats argue Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer (New York) is not doing enough to stand up to President Donald Trump.

The unique shuttles, which have been in operation since 1962, have been blamed for delays and accidents. A White House official Tuesday called them “notorious.”

A significant bloc of Senate Democrats opposed the controversial vote but are glad the stalemate has ended.

In a fiery statement that’s rattling both critics and allies, former rights activist and now Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) Vice President Timothy Mtambo has come out guns blazing — declaring loyalty to AFORD and the current Mutharika administration, while distancing himself from alleged plans for nationwide protests. Mtambo, once the face of Malawi’s street activism […] The post Mtambo Breaks Silence: “I Serve AFORD, Not HRDC — Give DPP and AFORD Time to Fix Malawi” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a rare public show of frustration and diplomatic exhaustion, Malawi’s former President Dr. Bakili Muluzi has officially withdrawn from the high-profile mediation process surrounding the late Zambian leader Edgar Chagwa Lungu’s protracted burial impasse — effectively signaling the end of his patience and faith in Zambia’s ability to resolve the matter amicably. In a […] The post Muluzi ‘The Peace Maker’ Now Walks Away: “Zambia Must Now Handle Its Own Mess” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Government has drawn a hard line — Members of Parliament (MPs) must stay away from local councils and hands off the Constituency Development Fund (CDF). Minister of Local Government and Rural Development, Ben Phiri, dropped the bombshell in Parliament on Monday, announcing that all Village Development Committees (VDCs) and Area Development Committees (ADCs) formed under […] The post Hands Off, Guys! Govt Boots MPs Out of CDF, Dissolves All ADCs, VDCs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Sunbird Tourism Plc, a company listed on the Malawi Stock Exchange, has announced a sponsorship of 52 million Malawi Kwacha for the upcoming African Netball Championship Cup, in collaboration with the Netball Association of Malawi. This funding will support various logistical needs for the tournament, which is set to take place from December 4 to […] The post Sunbird Tourism Plc Sponsors African Netball Cup with 52 Million Malawi Kwacha appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Canadian astronomical research is getting a big boost with the return of Sara Seager to Canada after around 20 years at MIT. Her research includes looking for life in the clouds of Venus and searching for Earth 2.0.

The Windsor Police Association (WPA) is pushing for mandatory minimums on the front lines after a recent patrol shift dropped to what they describe as concerning levels.

Lyudmila Sugak, previously deputy justice minister, will be acting justice chief

According to Ksenia Mishonova, children’s rights ombudswoman for the Moscow Region, the boy’s fingers have been partially amputated

The TV channel emphasized that to date, «the Pentagon has not publicly acknowledged what aircraft or hardware the military is using to conduct the strikes»

The Roscongress Foundation said earlier that a Russian-Indian forum will take place in New Delhi on December 4-5

The global LNG market will grow from about 560 bln cubic meters in 2024 to 880 bln cubic meters in 2035 and to 1,020 bln cubic meters in 2050, the agency stated

‎ ‎Ce mercredi 11 novembre 2025 marque potentiellement une nouvelle ère pour la justice gabonaise. La cour spéciale de Libreville a condamné par contumace l'ancienne première dame Sylvia Bongo Ondimba et son fils Noureddin Bongo Valentin, figures dynastiques du régime de Ali Bongo Ondimba, à vingt ans de réclusion criminelle pour détournement de fonds publics, blanchiment aggravé de capitaux, usurpation de fonctions et association de malfaiteurs. Les deux sont par ailleurs condamnés à 100 (...) - JUSTICE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Dans le cadre de la redynamisation du secteur pétrolier national, deux Contrats d'Exploitation et de Partage de Production (CEPP) ont été signés ce lundi 10 novembre 2025 entre l'État gabonais, représenté par le Ministre du Pétrole et du Gaz, Sosthène Nguema Nguema, et le groupe COREG, représenté par son Directeur Adjoint, Victor Mouwoyi-Mangongo. Ces accords portent sur les blocs SHAKTHI-III (n° G4-271w, offshore) et LILA (n° G4-272, onshore), tous deux situés dans la province de (...) - MINES ET HYDROCARBURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Rwanda a une nouvelle fois donné l'exemple d'une gouvernance centrée sur la jeunesse, à travers l'organisation du Forum National de la Jeunesse, un grand rendez-vous annuel initié par le Président Paul Kagame. L'événement, qui a réuni plus de 2 000 jeunes venus des quatre coins du pays, s'est tenu au Centre de Conférences de Kigali, sous le thème : « Construire l'avenir du Rwanda par la jeunesse, l'innovation et la responsabilité ». Ce forum, devenu au fil des ans une véritable (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Nationwide Building Society has today vowed to keep its entire branch network open until at least 2030, bucking the trend of closures from rivals.

Hotel guests across the world have been kicked out of their rooms mid-stay.

Melanie Shiraz, who is representing Israel, sparked outrage online after she appeared to briefly turn her head towards Palestinian representative Nadeen Ayoub.

Pension tax free lump sums are safe after the Treasury ruled out an attack on the perk in the Budget. But it could have come too late for many savers.

It costs nothing to enter, with a prize jackpot of £30 - but pub quiz tensions in Greater Manchester kept mounting as one team seemed to always find a way to win.

Singapore Customs seized more than 1,540 cartons of duty-unpaid cigarettes and arrested three male Chinese nationals in two enforcement operations on Nov 4 at Joo Koon Circle and Bendeemer Road. The total duty and Goods and Services Tax (GST) evaded amounted to about $167,125, Singapore Customs said on Wednesday (Nov 12). During the first operation at Joo Koon Circle, officers observed a man transferring a black rubbish bag from an industrial unit to a van. Checks uncovered 768 cartons and 12 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes inside the unit and vehicle. The cigarettes and van were seized and two men, aged 38 and 44, were arrested. In a follow-up operation at Bendeemer Road, officers stopped a 41-year-old man alighting from a truck, and a search of the vehicle revealed more than 768 cartons and 10 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes. Checks at his residence at Moulmein Rise uncovered another four cartons and five packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes. The truck and all cigarettes were seized. 

SINGAPORE — The guardians of a teenager who in 2021 died after a basketball backboard structure fell on him have settled a civil suit filed against East Coast Town Council (ECTC) and EM Services, a real estate services company.The Straits Times learnt that the guardians of 17-year-old Mohd Ridwan had filed claims in July 2024 seeking $150,000 from the two parties.ST understands that the matter was settled in April 2025 for an undisclosed sum, with the parties signing a non-disclosure agreement.Lawyers K. Anparasan and Grace Tan from WhiteFern, who were acting for ECTC, said: «We wish to state that the civil proceedings have been amicably resolved on a confidential basis.»In response to queries from ST, a spokesperson for the town said: «We have extended our deepest sympathies and support to his family. Our thoughts remain with his loved ones.»The guardians were represented by Thirumurthy Ayernaar Pambayan of Murthy & Co, while CIVIC Legal represented EM Services.The teenager died on July 26, 2021, after sustaining serious injuries while playing basketball at a court near Block 18 Bedok South Road.

Singapore must be better prepared for future pandemics, and the new Communicable Diseases Agency (CDA) will play a key role in strengthening the nation's response readiness, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Wednesday (Nov 12).Officially launching the statutory board, which falls under the Ministry of Health's purview, PM Wong said the Covid-19 pandemic required an integrated response from various sectors and pushed the nation to improve processes and systems.«But we also know that we cannot simply copy the same playbook and end up fighting the last war because with every new emerging disease, there will be new challenges,» he stated.By marrying public health functions previously under various agencies, CDA will enhance collaboration and ensure pandemic preparedness plans are quickly refined and implementable.PM Wong, who is also Minister for Finance, said the statutory board must firstly focus on strengthening international co-operation, as support for multilateralism in global health is weakening.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and Algerian President Abdulmajid Tabboun on Tuesday witnessed the signing of a series of landmark agreements aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation between the two nations across key sectors including education, energy, livestock, and agriculture.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali Prime Minister Hamse Abdi Barre on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with German Ambassador to Somalia Sebastian Groth to discuss expanding cooperation between the two countries in key areas including security, investment, and economic development.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somalia and Saudi Arabia signed the 1447/2026 Hajj quota agreement in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Tuesday. Under the agreement, Somalia’s annual Hajj quota is set at 11,500 pilgrims.

Police are investigating if the recent Red Fort blast was part of a foiled plot targeting Republic Day. Suspect Dr Muzammil Ganaie conducted multiple reconnaissance visits to the Red Fort area in January 2025, suggesting a planned attack on January 26. This plan may have been thwarted by heightened security during the celebrations.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded a two-day state visit to Bhutan, reinforcing bilateral ties through cultural, spiritual, and developmental initiatives. Discussions focused on energy, trade, technology, and connectivity, including progress on the Gelephu Mindfulness City Project. India reaffirmed support for Bhutan's Five-Year Plan and inaugurated the Punatsangchhu-II Hydroelectric Project.

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake struck Assam's Dima Hasao district on Wednesday afternoon at 12:40 pm IST. The tremor originated at a depth of 30 km, with its epicenter recorded at latitude 25.19°N and longitude 92.92°E. No damage or injuries have been reported so far.