Malawi’s staple crop is under direct attack, and the consequences could be devastating if farmers and authorities fail to act swiftly. The Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development has issued a stark warning that an outbreak of downy mildew disease in maize is spreading and could spiral into a national agricultural disaster. The disease, […] The post Maize Under Siege: Downy Mildew Outbreak Threatens National Harvest appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Coral Adventurer was carrying 80 tourists into the remote reaches of Papua New Guinea when it came to an abrupt halt on a reef off the Pacific nation's coast.

[Capital FM] The FBI has intensified its investigation into a massive Minnesota fraud scheme that allegedly misappropriated federal aid meant for vulnerable children, with financial links extending to Kenya.

Two in five jobs advertised in the UK are roles that also allow home-working - the highest share in the Continent, data reveals.

A Malaysian man linked to an organised criminal group in Cambodia that scammed Singaporeans was arrested on Sunday (Dec 28). The 24-year-old is purportedly involved with the 27 Singaporeans and seven Malaysians wanted by the Singapore Police Force (SPF) over their alleged involvement with that group.The police said in a news release on Dec 29 that Eugene Goh was arrested while trying to enter Singapore via Woodlands Checkpoint.Checks by AsiaOne against the list of 34 persons wanted by SPF indicate that Goh's name was not among those listed.According to the police's statement, Goh's involvement was established through ongoing investigations against the 34-man organised crime group. Goh is the second Malaysian to be arrested in relation to the scam ring. 

Two teenagers riding a personal mobility device (PMD) were taken to hospital following an accident in Yishun on Sunday evening (Dec 28).Dashcam footage of the accident, shared on the Facebook group SG Road Vigilante, showed the two 13-year-olds dressed in black riding a black PMD, with one riding pillion. The PMD did not have its headlights switched on.The car was believed to have been making a right turn when the collision occurred, sending both riders flying. The impact also scattered debris across the road.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force said that they were alerted to an accident involving a PMD and a car at the junction of Yishun Ring Road and Yishun Avenue 2 at about 11.10pm. A 13-year-old male PMD rider and his 13-year-old male pillion were taken conscious to Khoo Teck Puat Hospital.Under the Active Mobility Act, motorised personal mobility devices are not allowed to be used on roads. First-time offenders face a fine of up to $2,000 and/or a jail term of up to three months.

The National Environment Agency (NEA) announced it will seek a new operator for One Punggol Hawker Centre in January 2026 after the current operator cut its tenancy short.In a statement on Monday (Dec 29), NEA said that One Punggol Hawker Centre's current operator, Timbre + Hawkers, will conclude its tenancy on Aug 14, 2026 — one year before its current term was scheduled to end.Timbre is in its second term, having completed two of the three years.«Timbre had indicated that the tenancy posed challenges for its ongoing operations at One Punggol Hawker Centre,» the agency said, adding that it came to a mutual agreement with Timbre on its end date.In a separate statement, Timbre said that the decision was made after «taking into account overall operational considerations and prevailing market conditions».One Punggol Hawker Centre opened in 2022 and current has 31 hawkers, according to its website.New operator will retain existing stallholders: NEAAccording to NEA, Timbre has committed to upholding the vibrancy of One Punggol Hawker Centre until the conclusion of its tenancy.

The two-time heavyweight world champion was a passenger in a black Lexus when it ploughed into a stationary truck on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway in Makun, Nigeria.

The Tories have identified 2,000 crime hotspots across the UK where crime is most likely to occur

Tens of thousands of tonnes of rubbish have been deposited at the illegal tip, which is situated between the adventure park and the River Leadon, a tributary of the River Severn.

The revolving door of being Harry and Meghan's publicist continues to spin with the confirmed departure of James Holt. Here, the Mail looks at the most recent departures from Team Sussex.

No 10 defended Keir Starmer's handling of the case of Alaa Abd El-Fattah, amid calls for him to be stripped of his British citizenship over vile outbursts about Jews, the police and white people.

Passengers of an Australian cruise ship that ran aground off the coast of Papua New Guinea have begun their journey home, as efforts to free the ship remain unsuccessful.

Police have charged a 25-year-old man in connection with the shooting death of 27-year-old Rohan 'Alvin' Smith at his home in Kingston in March. The accused is Nicoye Waldron, otherwise called 'Bundog,' of Walker Crescent, Kingston 11. Waldron...

The Jamaica Public Service Company (JPS) says 72 specialised vehicles, including bucket trucks, diggers, pole trailers, and pick-ups, have arrived in Jamaica to boost electricity restoration after Hurricane Melissa. The vehicles were offloaded...

Health and Wellness Minister Dr Christopher Tufton is seeking to assure the public that chemicals being used in fogging activities are safe for human health. Fogging is being conducted in several communities to control the increase in the...

A 41-year-old security guard has been charged over the seizure of a firearm during a police operation in Zaidie Gardens, St Andrew on December 26. The accused, Keven Smith, from Seaview Gardens in St Andrew, is charged with possession of a...

At 27, newly engaged Bethany Backhouse should be happily lost in wedding plans with her partner, Neil. Instead, she's worrying about her health and whether she'll ever have children.

US President Donald Trump has indicated he would support Israeli military action if Tehran rebuilds its nuclear program Read Full Article at RT.com

The Emirati Foreign Ministry affirmed solidarity with the Russian president, as well as with the country’s government and people

Maria Zakharova pointed out that Vladimir Zelensky «is trying to accuse Russia of lying, and claim that nothing like that happened»

US President pointed out that «Iran may be behaving badly,» but added that it had not been confirmed

The strike was carried out by the Joint Task Force Southern Spear at the direction of Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth

«We understand the justified reaction the move caused from the Somali government, the leadership of the African Union, the countries of the region, and the nations of the Arab-Muslim world,» Dina Gilmutdinova noted

L'épidémie de grippe A se poursuit sur le territoire. Bien que la circulation du virus ne progresse plus, les autorités sanitaires signalent un nouveau décès en semaine 51, portant à trois le nombre total de victimes depuis le début de l'alerte en novembre dernier.

En cette période de vacances, beaucoup de familles quittent leur domicile et les risques de cambriolage augmentent... Les forces de l’ordre renforcent leur dispositif de surveillance et multiplient les contrôles pour protéger les habitations et rassurer la population.

La puissance de l'intelligence artificielle au service de notre mémoire plus ou moins défaillante. Qui n'aimerait pas voir ou revoir la Polynésie d'avant reprendre vie à partir de photos anciennes ? Une internaute, Heitiare Parrain, vient de réaliser cette prouesse avec les clichés d'Albert Guilloux-Chevalier.