With the latest data from the police force on serious crimes in St James showing a decline in all areas when compared with 2019, cops are optimistic that this year will see an even greater reduction. Murders have seen a 19 per cent decline, falling...

Teachers and support staff at private schools will benefit from financial assistance from the Government to help cushion the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. Minister of Education, Youth and Information Fayval Williams made the...

Minister of National Security, Dr Horace Chang, says motorists with outstanding traffic tickets will soon be barred from renewing their driver’s licence, as well as acquiring fitness certificates and similar services...

Mastercard today announced that it is partnering exclusively with Grammy winning reggae artiste Koffee as its official brand ambassador in Jamaica. “Koffee is one of Jamaica’s youngest and most gifted musical talents and she...

The death toll from COVID-19, the disease caused by coronavirus, has climbed to 5,115

ccording to the Syrian Foreign Ministry, militants have prepared two tonnes of toxic agents which they are keeping in an inhabited locality in the southwest of Idlib province

The head of government hailed Russia’s interaction with the WHO and its Regional Committee for Europe

Early on Thursday, law enforcement units managed to push the crowd out of the city’s central districts

Serbia requested Russia’s aid in fighting the novel coronavirus pandemic earlier this year

Chennai, Bengaluru and Mumbai turned out to be among the best three cities in terms of having clean air during the first 40 days of the coronavirus-triggered lockdown, shows an analysis of the Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB), released on Wednesday.

The West Bengal government has finally agreed to implement the Centre’s flagship ‘income support’ scheme for farmers — PM-Kisan — but with a rider. Chief minister Mamata Banerjee has demanded that the money be transferred to the state exchequer. But the Centre has made it clear that it would not tweak its rule of direct transfer to farmers’ bank accounts under the scheme.

Ms Parti Liyani is seeking leave from the Chief Justice for a disciplinary tribunal to look into the conduct of her prosecutors. The 46-year-old is the former domestic helper of businessman Liew Mun Leong. Initially convicted of stealing from her ex-employer in the District Court, the Indonesian was acquitted earlier this month of all five charges following an appeal to the High Court. Yesterday, her lawyer Mr Anil Balchandani attended a pre-trial conference at the High Court in relation to her application. The hearing was for an originating summons under the Legal Profession Act. Mr Tan Wee Hao and Ms Tan Yingying, the Deputy Public Prosecutors who had handled her trial, have been identified as the respondents in the case. They are being represented by Ms Kristy Tan Ruyan, Mr Jeyendran Jeyapal and Ms Jocelyn Teo Meng Hui from the civil division of the Attorney-General's Chambers.

The recent understandings between India and China — by the foreign ministers in Moscow on September 10 and military commanders on Tuesday — are intended to begin the process of a limited disengagement and ensure a continued ‘standstill’ at the Line of Actual Control amid a deep trust deficit between the two sides.

Union minister of state for railways and Karnataka BJP MP Suresh Angadi, 65, passed away on Wednesday, days after he tested positive for Covid-19. Angadi is the first Central minister to die of coronavirus. Angadi passed away around 8 pm at the AIIMS trauma centre, which has been converted into a dedicated Covid-19 facility, sources at the hospital said.

Florida’s attorney general has called on the FBI and state law enforcement to probe potential violations of election law after billionaire Michael Bloomberg raised $16 million to help felons in the state become eligible to vote. Read Full Article at RT.com

PM Narendra Modi on Wednesday indicated his scepticism over “local lockdowns” imposed for a day or two in combating Covid-19 and asked high focus states to assess if such measures are hindering restoration of economic activities while proving to be of little use.

With over 30 members of Parliament and several more staffers testing positive for coronavirus, the monsoon session was curtailed on Wednesday with both Houses managing to hold only 10 sittings instead of the 18 that were scheduled between September 14 and October 1. ​​​With this, the 252nd session of the Rajya Sabha got the distinction of being the fourth shortest among 69 monsoon sessions held so far.

One of Malawi’s biggest buyers of tobacco, Phillip Morris International (PMI), has been ranked second in the world as a tobacco company that is reducing tobacco harm, lowering health risks and mitigating the world’s smoking burden. This is published in the newly-introduced Tobacco Transformation Index, that is set to be providing comprehensive metrics and insights into how some […] The post Phillip Morris International ranks second on 2020 Tobacco Transformation Index first appeared on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

First Lady Monica Chakwera has disclosed that she will launch her Foundation Trust next month with a focus on efforts to uplift the life of a rural girl child. Madam Chakwera explained that the zeal to launch a charitable organization has been concretized by the lessons learned from the Esther Lungu Foundation, the charitable organization […] The post Malawi’s First Lady to launch her Foundation Trust in October   first appeared on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

These stories about certain people using other people’s qualifications to get senior jobs are as worrying as revelations continue to unfold. A week ago, we saw Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) going public, challenging one of its senior members and leader of opposition in Parliament, Kondwani Nankhumwa, to explain allegations surrounding his academic qualifications. There is […] The post Of  ‘George Malema’ and Malawi qualification scandals: Govt must audit senior public officers! first appeared on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

High Court Judge Kenyatta Nyirenda on Tuesday attended a funeral of  Nyasa Times journalist Elijah Phimbi and also paid tribute with local people as journalist’s remains were interred at Chinsapo Cemetery in Lilongwe. Justice Nyirenda  sat with mourners throughout the funeral ceremony and while others could not make it to the graveyard, he went and […] The post Judge Kenyatta attends funeral of Nyasa Times journalist, pays tribute first appeared on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Tonse Alliance led government  has terminated contracts of Chief Director for Reforms Seodi White and two senior officials at Ministry of Information. Minister of Information Gospel Kazako, who is government spokesperson, confirmed Seodi White services are untenable. He said White, a former women rights activist and lawyer, was recruited but in accordance to the […] The post Govt fires Seodi, Nkolokosa and Mmana: Minister Kazako says more heads to roll first appeared on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Los Angeles Chargers starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor suffered a punctured lung when his team doctor tried to administer a painkilling injection just seconds before the start of Sunday's game with the Kansas City Chiefs. Read Full Article at RT.com

Zubaira Tukhugov admitted that he needs to learn more English to express himself better to the media, but the Russian featherweight said enough to let people know that he's determined to leave UFC Fight Island with a win. Read Full Article at RT.com

Analysis by SAGE shows a significant rise in the number of women aged 20 to 40 being admitted for serious Covid-19 infection in England, Wales and Scotland since August.

Outraged that Kentucky authorities did not charge anyone with murdering Breonna Taylor, activists have egged on Black Lives Matter protesters with incendiary messages and called for riots in other cities – while blaming Russia. Read Full Article at RT.com

The speech comes amid a resurgence of coronavirus cases in much of the country.

Dynamo Kyiv celebrated a 2-1 win at 10-man Gent in the first leg of their Champions League playoff tie while Norway's Molde fought back from a two-goal deficit in a thrilling 3-3 home draw with Hungary's Ferencvaros on Wednesday.