President Donald Trump increased tensions Monday with Democratic D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser, who has been relatively cooperative with his demands so far.

TEHRAN – Thanks to the joint efforts of national and global institutions, Iran has successfully managed to lower a large proportion of harmful UV radiation emitted through the ozone layer, the head of the Department of Environment (DOE), Shina Ansari, has said.

TEHRAN – A total of 133 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from September 6 to 12, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) and the Ministry of Cultural Heritage, Tourism, and Handicrafts have signed a four-year memorandum of understanding (MOU) to strengthen their partnership in preserving the environment and promoting sustainable tourism.

TEHRAN –Razieh Alishvandi, the director of the Iranian Red Crescent Society (IRCS) for international affairs, has underscored the importance of rehabilitation in relief and rescue services, considering it an essential part of supporting those affected by crises.   

United Democratic Front (UDF) President Atupele Muluzi has called on Malawians to uphold peace and unity as they head to the polls on Tuesday, describing the election as another milestone in the nation’s democratic journey. In a statement titled “A Call for Peace and Unity”, Atupele urged citizens to conduct themselves with dignity, respect, and […] The post Atupele Muluzi Calls for Peaceful Elections, Positions Himself as Youthful yet Mature Leader appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

  The Malawi Police Service (MPS), working hand in hand with the Malawi Defence Force (MDF) and the Malawi Prison Service, has set up an electoral security joint taskforce to guarantee peace and safety during and after the elections. As part of the initiative, operation command centres have been established across all six regions — […] The post Security Agencies Step Up Readiness Ahead of Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

One of the country’s leading real estate firm, Perfect Property Solutions Limited has tipped students from the Malawi University of Business and Applied Science (Mubas) on the importance of following ethical standards and maintaining integrity at an organization towards stakeholders if they are to build resilient as well as sustain their institutions. Managing Director of […] The post Perfect Property Solutions tips MUBAS students on the importance of ethical standards, maintaining integrity in an organization appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Governance and Human Rights Advocate Undule Mwakasungula has called upon Malawians to maintain unity, peace and active participation in the September 16, 2025, General Elections, stressing that this is key in achieving sustainable socio-economic development of the nation. In a statement issued on Monday, Mwakasungula said elections are a special moment in any democracy, as […] The post Undule calls for unity, peace and participation in Sept. 16 General Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has strongly dismissed as false and malicious the claims circulating on social media suggesting that government plans to devalue the Malawi kwacha by 150% after the elections. “These are fabrications by disgruntled individuals bent on tarnishing government’s image,” Chithyola Banda said. “The so-called cabinet paper making rounds is not […] The post Finance Minister Chithyola Dismisses 150% Devaluation Rumours as Baseless Propaganda appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

This infographic provides insight into the economic performance of the United States (US) compared with the European Union (EU) and examines the trade dynamics between them. In 2024, the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth rate for the US was recorded at 2.8%, while the EU experienced a growth rate of 1.1%. Both inflation rates remain stable and show a declining trend compared to the years following the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic and the start of the war in Ukraine. The inflation rate in the US was slightly higher than that in the EU. Trade between the US and the EU continues to grow, except for EU imports of goods from the US, which have been in a declining phase since 2022. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

A number of potential 2028 candidates, including Kamala Harris, have recently criticized Biden for his reelection bid.

Crews have begun cutting down trees and removing shrubs to prepare the site for construction. Officials would not specify how many trees will be removed.

[allAfrica] Burkina Faso has scrapped visa fees for all African travellers in a move to boost the free movement of people and goods across the continent. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana said that any citizen from an African country wishing to go to Burkina Faso will not pay any amount to cover visa fees.

[allAfrica] As a human rights lawyer who has spent over a decade advocating for gender and reproductive justice, I never imagined that a global feminist organization would discriminate against me because of my pregnancy -- a high-risk one, complicated by lupus. My supervisor frequently made sarcastic remarks about my pregnancy symptoms and cravings, particularly when I pushed back or took a stance she disagreed with. Despite receiving repeated assurances of contract renewal, consistent positive feedback on my

The fake bulk order from an «army camp» struck again — this time a nasi lemak shop and a bakery were the victims.Reports said that there have been at least five such cases in the past week. Nasi lemak shop Sedap! in Novena received an order for 150 pax of nasi lemak and bottles of mineral water on Sept 8, due the following day, but it was neither paid for nor the food collected, according to the shop's an Instagram post last Thursday (Sept 11).In its post titled «A lesson to learn», the shop said it received a phone call from «Luke» who placed the order for the army camp on an «urgent basis».«Luke» said advance payment was not possible as the shop was a «first time supplier» and that documentation was needed for approval.This sounded reasonable at the time for the shop, the Sedap! spokesperson wrote, and it agreed to accept the order and deliver food at 1pm on Sept 9, when it would receive payment.«On the day of delivery, there was insufficient time to get his 'office approval', but we decided to still proceed with the delivery,» the spokesperson said.

SINGAPORE — A Singaporean arrested in Malaysia for allegedly trying to move vapes laced with etomidate and cocaine to South Korea was an engineering student at Nanyang Technological University (NTU).Ivan Tan Zhi Xuan took a year off school in 2019 to run a bak chor mee (minced pork noodles) stall in Ang Mo Kio.Tan, a 31-year-old Singaporean, is facing accusations in Malaysia that he was the ringleader of a criminal group which tried to recruit students in South Korea to set up a distribution network for drug-laced vapes in Seoul.The Straits Times learnt that the syndicate's operation was first detected by South Korea's National Intelligence Service (NIS).The agency said Tan and three of his associates had allegedly tried to smuggle each month 20,000 vapes mixed with etomidate and cocaine, an amount significant enough to feed the addiction of two million people.Tan was arrested on June 19 with two other Singaporeans — Tristan Chew Jin Zhong, 25, and Quek Kien Seng, 45 — and 57-year-old Malaysian Kong Sien Mee at a luxury hotel in Selangor, where the vapes were packed.Malaysian law enforcement agencies were tipped off by the NIS.

A TikTok post by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) on Sunday (Sept 14) is going viral, racking up more than 500k views in just over a day. The video shows two police officers running into a man impersonating as a uniformed police officer — the second time he is caught doing so — after being 'caught' as a police impersonator in an earlier TikTok post.Realising that he is about to be exposed again, the impersonator breaks out into a series of dance moves popularised by Chinese dance group Buqi Crew as the song Pao Mo (Bubbles) by Hong Kong singer G.E.M aptly plays out in the background.

Fannar Jónasson has announced that he will not seek another term as mayor of Grindavík when his current term ends.

  The Executive Secretary of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), Elias Mpedi Magosi, touched down in Lilongwe on Sunday to join the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) ahead of Malawi’s general elections slated for September 16. Magosi will work alongside SEOM Head, Themba Nhlanganiso Masuku — former Deputy Prime Minister of Eswatini — appointed […] The post SADC Chief Jets into Malawi for Election Observation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Combined Commanders' Conference in Kolkata, attended by key defense officials. Discussions centered on reforms, integration, and operational readiness, reflecting the armed forces' commitment to modernization. The conference, themed «Year of Reforms – Transforming for the Future,» emphasized strategic priorities and multi-domain preparedness.

The US president has accused Caracas of sending gangs and narcotics into his country Read Full Article at RT.com

There are “no volunteers” to fight Russia if the conflict reignites after a settlement, Polish FM Radoslaw Sikorski has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russo-Finnish trade has been slashed and billions in investments lost after the fallout over the Ukraine conflict, Petteri Orpo has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Donald Tusk believes “it is the role of politicians is to stem this tide” Read Full Article at RT.com

Nigerian troops have killed one terrorist, rescued 30 kidnap victims, and arrested several suspects in anti-crime operations Read Full Article at RT.com

As Malawians head to the polls tomorrow, one question lingers loudly: are we really voting with the Cabinet still intact simply because the Constitution is silent on the matter? Tradition and common sense have always guided us differently. In the past, Cabinets were dissolved ahead of elections to free ministers to focus on party politics […] The post Opinion: Why is Chakwera Afraid to Dissolve His Cabinet? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Military attaches from 17 countries are attending the exercise

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, September 15th

Earlier, US President Donald Trump opined that talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Vladimir Zelensky as part of a trilateral meeting with the US would take place relatively soon

Alexey Likhachev thanked Rafael Grossi for the global nuclear body’s support to Russia in protecting the Zaporozhye nuke plant

Pearson Sharp noted that in his opinion, American society was divided in its perception of the conflict in Ukraine

Just one bout of a popular exercise could reduce the risk of inflammatory proteins and slow the growth of cancer cells, a study from Edith Cowan University in Australia has found.