The police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of a 14-year-old girl, Sarah Fitriyana Abdullah, who was last seen in Serangoon.Police said on Thursday (Aug 13) night that she was last seen at about 1.25pm on July 24 at NEX shopping mall, wearing a purple top and light blue shorts.She has been missing for about three weeks now.Anyone with information is urged to contact the police hotline at 1800-255-0000 or submit information online at www.police.gov.sg/i-witness.All information will be kept strictly confidential.[[nid:735166]]editor@asiaone.com 

The 2027 edition of the Pirelli Calendar pays homage to India, showcasing a stunning lineup of local talent. Initiated by renowned Norwegian photographer Sølve Sundsbø alongside the late Raghu Rai, the project has been lovingly completed by his daughter Avani Rai. This iteration embraces outdoor settings, featuring both celebrated icons and skilled local artisans, reflecting a profound evolution from sensual imagery to the celebration of cultural identity and diverse narratives.

The Bar Council of India has put a pause on NALSAR's enrollments for the 2026 law graduates. This decision comes in the wake of an alleged smear campaign against Chief Justice Surya Kant's presence at the convocation. The Council demands a comprehensive report from NALSAR within three days, requiring identification of those behind this campaign. The situation will be reviewed on August 19, 2026.

A notable evolution in Dalit politics is unfolding in Uttar Pradesh, marked by a decline in the Bahujan Samaj Party's dominance. The Bharatiya Janata Party and the Samajwadi Party are actively courting Dalit voters ahead of elections, and the Congress party is also working to regain its historic connections. Meanwhile, Chandrashekhar Azad is establishing a distinct political identity, foreshadowing a significant shift in the Dalit electoral landscape.

Nepal's foreign minister announced that the country might have misplaced the original Sugauli Treaty papers, which played a critical role in establishing its borders with British India after the Anglo-Nepalese War. This comes at a time when border disputes with India have intensified. The government plans to systematically assess numerous international agreements, seeking to amend or renew any that are no longer pertinent.

India plans to send a ship on the Arctic route next year, to build on the jump in cargo traffic through the Chennai-Vladivostok route Read Full Article at RT.com

German opposition politicians have raised concerns over sweeping new powers proposed for the domestic intelligence agency BfV Read Full Article at RT.com

Spain has rejected Morocco’s renewed sovereignty claim to Ceuta and Melilla, nearly two weeks after a deadly migrant influx Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has reportedly demanded that Israel leave southern Lebanon after West Jerusalem vowed to stay indefinitely Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran could continue fighting the US until Donald Trump’s presidency ends, senior IRGC commander Mohammad Reza Naqdi has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Dans le cadre de la poursuite des visites et inaugurations engagées à la veille de la célébration de la fête nationale du 17 Août, le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a procédé ce jour à l'inauguration du Centre médical d'Akébé, baptisé Centre médical Tsa-Tsa Eugène, ainsi qu'à celle de l'Hôpital d'arrondissement de La Peyrie, baptisé Hôpital d'arrondissement Dr Paulin Obame Nguema. Ces deux infrastructures sanitaires viennent (...) - INFRASTRUCTURES / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

According to the agency, more than 6,000 Ukrainians left Poland in June alone

According to Vitaly Kiselyov, such launches may be carried out from the neutral waters of Azerbaijan and Turkey

India's Joint Secretary in the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Venkatesapathy Sivaperumal specified that the ship's engines and hulls could be built in India

Investigative and detective measures are ongoing

Russia competed this year at the European Championships for the first time since 2021

[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- The room was loud - not with argument, but with laughter.

A newspaper editorial has called for tougher action against public officials implicated in Malawi’s land allocation scandal, after a pilot audit in Lilongwe uncovered evidence of widespread abuse of office in the management of urban land. An editorial published by The Nation newspaper praised the Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development for launching the […] The post Prosecute officials over land grabs, paper demands after audit findings appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

World Vision International (WVI) Malawi has procured two solar-powered mobile clinics worth more than K500 million to expand access to essential health services in some of the country’s hard-to-reach communities.   The Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), procured under the Global Fund Grant 7 (GF-G7), will provide integrated health services in Balaka, Chikwawa, Mulanje and Thyolo […] The post WVI Malawi deploys K500m mobile clinics to take HIV, TB and malaria services to hard-to-reach areas appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Après le compte rendu parlementaire présenté collectivement aux populations de la commune de Franceville et la visite de terrain effectuée avec les autres députés dans les quatre arrondissements, Justine Judith Lekogo, Députée élue de la Nation, Députée du Deuxième Arrondissement de Franceville, Déléguée nationale de l'Union Démocratique des Bâtisseurs (UDB), poursuit sa démarche de proximité au contact direct des populations. Cette nouvelle séquence de terrain s'est poursuivie par (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Trois mois après la signature de leur accord, l'ANINF et la CNAMGS ont franchi une étape décisive. Le 12 août 2026 à La Sablière, les deux institutions ont officiellement remis les conclusions de l'audit des systèmes d'information de la Caisse, première pierre d'une transformation numérique ambitieuse. Conduite par les équipes techniques de l'ANINF, cette mission a dressé un état des lieux complet de l'environnement numérique de la CNAMGS. L'audit a permis d'identifier les principaux (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

L'honorable Huguette Tsono, députée du 3è siège du département de Mulundu, a pris part aux activités marquant la célébration du premier anniversaire de l'Union Démocratique des Bâtisseurs (UDB) dans la commune de Lastoursville. Aux côtés des responsables politiques du département, elle a participé à ce grand moment de rassemblement, de communion et de mobilisation des militants et sympathisants du parti. La cérémonie a été marquée par l'installation officielle de plusieurs (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Outside of the Covid years of 2020-2022, when grades were vastly inflated due to teacher assessment, today's grades are the highest proportion on record.

Authorities in Ceuta will round up migrants and hold them in warehouses before sending them back to Morocco.

The event was run by the Worcester Reenactors at St John's House in Warwick last weekend, attracting a large crowd on a green next to residential properties.

The parliamentary committee probing the Chikangawa Forest plane crash that killed former vice‑president Saulos Chilima and eight others is gearing up for a fresh round of witness hearings, set for 24 August to 4 September 2026 — a phase expected to dig deeper into unanswered questions surrounding the tragedy. MPs met Wednesday Parliament in Lilongwe […] The post Chilima crash probe resumes — new witnesses and foreign pathologists lined up appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Second Vice President Enock Chihana has led the wave of national pride sweeping Malawi, showering praise on the country’s women’s football team, the Scorchers, after their remarkable run to the final of the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco. The underdogs stunned the continent by knocking out some of Africa’s biggest football powerhouses — […] The post Chihana salutes Scorchers with pride: ‘Wana wakutimba bola awa saza cha’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi Police in Balaka have arrested at least 40 people following a wave of violence, looting and property theft that erupted at Mponda earlier this week, as fury over alleged human trafficking spilled onto the streets. Balaka Police Spokesperson Gladson M’bumpha revealed that 31 men and nine women have since been rounded up and slapped […] The post 40 arrested after mob violence and looting erupts over trafficking claims against Balaka  businessman appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Scorchers talisman Temwa Chawinga has declared that lifting the Africa Cup of Nations trophy with Malawi matters far more to her than scooping individual glory — despite finding herself lo cked in a thrilling race for the tournament’s Golden Boot. The prolific forward, who is currently the joint top scorer at the Women’s Africa Cup […] The post Chawinga sensation puts trophy dreams before personal glory as Malawi eye historic AWCON crown appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

World Vision International (WVI) Malawi has procured two solar-powered mobile clinics worth over K500 million to expand access to essential health services in some of the country’s hard-to-reach communities. The Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs), procured under the Global Fund Grant 7 (GF-G7), will provide integrated health services in Balaka, Chikwawa, Mulanje and Thyolo districts. The […] The post WVI Malawi rolls out K500 million mobile clinics to boost health access in hard-to-reach areas appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Two people, who were spotted riding a personal mobility device (PMD) and speeding down the Kallang-Paya Lebar Expressway (KPE) tunnel at high speed on July 12, have been tracked down by Land Transport Authority (LTA) officers.Dashcam footage of the incident shared with Facebook page SG Road Vigilante showed the duo weaving between cars and travelling at speeds higher than vehicles around them. Their actions even triggered a speed camera in the tunnel.

A 34-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly molesting two minors — a 12-year-old schoolgirl and his 17-year-old stepdaughter — within a day.Police said on Thursday (Aug 13) that they received two separate molest reports on Wednesday.The first case, involving the 12-year-old schoolgirl, happened at about 8.55am at a staircase in the vicinity of Sembawang Crescent.According to the police, the man had offered to send the girl to school, but instead, allegedly molested her at the staircase.At about 12.50pm the same day, he allegedly touched his 17-year-old stepdaughter at her Yishun Street 22 home.Officers from the Police Operations Command Centre, Woodlands and Tanglin Police Divisions established the identity of the man using images from police cameras.He was arrested on the same day of the reports being lodged, and will be charged in court on Friday with two counts of outrage of modesty As the first case involves a person below 14 years of age, he could be jailed for up to five years, fined, caned, or a combination of of such punishments, if found guilty

Rescued lions have arrived in South Africa after a 50-hour journey from Israel to their new sanctuary home Read Full Article at RT.com

Japan should give up its claims on the Kuril Islands as they will forever remain Russian land, former president Dmitry Medvedev has said Read Full Article at RT.com