The power plant continues to receive electricity through the Ferrosplavnaya-1 power line only, the press service added

The landscape of domestic help services in India is evolving as platforms aim to bolster user trust and safety. Emphasizing security, these services are implementing background checks and defining service hours. Furthermore, innovations such as AI technology and body cameras are continuously being assessed to improve safety measures. Moving forward, the success of the industry will depend on creating a trustworthy environment amidst its traditionally informal nature.

A research paper suggests Bihar should withdraw its alcohol prohibition policy. The ban has not reduced crimes against women, and illicit liquor trade has increased. Restoring liquor excise duty could boost state revenues by fifteen percent. The paper also identified education, health, and jobs as key development priorities. Bihar's development strategy should focus on these interconnected areas for progress.

Travelling Mighty Wanderers surrendered their grip on top spot in the FDH Bank Premiership on Saturday, after being held to a dramatic 1-1 draw by Moyale Barracks FC at Mzuzu Stadium. The Nomads settled quickly into the contest, with midfield maestro Felix Zulu dictating play alongside Mphatso Kamanga and Gaddie Chirwa in the heart of […] The post Wanderers held by 10-man Moyale as Silver Strikers and Blue Eagles leapfrog Nomads to summit appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The US is seeking to repeat the Venezuela scenario in Cuba, but faces a tougher challenge, the NYT reports, citing US officials Read Full Article at RT.com

A widening split on the American right is turning Trump’s old base into open opposition, with Israel at the center of the rupture Read Full Article at RT.com

Canada is prepared to lift bans on sales of alcohol from the United States in exchange for U.S. tariff relief, sources told CBC this week. But a recent poll showed nearly 70 per cent of Canadians said they wouldn't buy American booze if it returns to store shelves north of the border.

The subject of an emergency alert over a dangerous man with a firearm in Bedford, N.S., is believed to be involved in an earlier shooting in Annapolis Royal, say police. The alert was expanded to include all of Halifax Regional Municipality on Saturday afternoon.

Mighty Wanderers FC football director David Kanyenda has paid tribute to former Super League of Malawi (Sulom) secretary general and ex-Wanderers general secretary Henry “Kaka” Chibowa, saying his legacy continues to inspire and empower generations working in Malawian football. Kanyenda spoke as the representative of Wanderers president Thomson Mpinganjira at a mass held at Anglican […] The post Kanyenda: Chibowa left legacy that ’empowers generations’ in football appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

First Vice President Jane Ansah, despite reportedly being frozen out by government, made a point of attending the Umthetho ceremony of the Ngoni people at Hora alongside Second Vice President Enock Chihana – though it was Chihana, not Ansah, who took to the podium to deliver a speech on behalf of President Peter Mutharika. The […] The post Ansah attends Ngoni ceremony as Chihana delivers president’s speech appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A leaked internal statement from the editor of Mining & Trade Review, a Malawian publication covering the extractives sector, has drawn scrutiny after it appeared to acknowledge a direct relationship between advertising revenue from mining companies and the tone of coverage those companies receive.. The statement, addressed to “stakeholders” and shared in what appears to […] The post Media Council  raises concerns after mining publication’s leaked memo reveals link between advertising revenue and favourable coverage appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Creck Sporting Club’s miserable season in the FDH Bank Premiership showed no signs of improving on Saturday afternoon, as the struggling side suffered a narrow 1-0 defeat to Silver Strikers at Civo Stadium in Lilongwe. The result leaves Creck rooted firmly to the bottom of the 16-team table, having mustered just five points from their […] The post Malawi FDH Premiership: Silver Strikers beat bottom side Creck appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A blistering newspaper column has torn into President Peter Mutharika over his repeated “private visits” to South Africa, joking that the country has practically become an “unofficial State House annexe” and suggesting immigration officials must greet his delegation “like old friends” by now. The scathing piece, published in The Weekend Nation’s “Off The Shelf” opinion […] The post Newspaper column mocks Mutharika’s South Africa trips: ‘It’s become his unofficial State House annexe’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Some Western media outlets reported in late July that Witkoff and Kushner might travel to Kiev in the near future

The Russian Armed Forces continue to carry out strikes on Ukrainian port infrastructure and seagoing vessels used by the Ukrainian army

During the day, high-precision long-range weapons and attack unmanned aerial vehicles struck a dry cargo ship carrying military equipment at the port of Nikolayev, as well as a warehouse storing weapons and military supplies

«What's been going on for the past week or so is that the Iranians and the Gulf countries, particularly Oman, have been talking about how to ensure the safe flow of traffic» through the Strait of Hormuz, Vance noted

Earlier, air raid sirens went off in the Ukrainian capital

The Pride Parade takes place today and is expected to be one of the largest ever, with significantly more participants registered this year than last. Here is the website for Reykjavik Pride for more information.

The Minister of Justice, the Minister of Social Affairs and Housing, the National Queer Organization of Iceland (Samtökin '78), the Confederation of Icelandic Enterprise (SA), and Iceland's national labor federations today signed a declaration of intent to strengthen equality, diversity, and inclusion in the Icelandic labor market.

Six people were injured and over 50,000 buildings in Japan’s Kagoshima and Okinawa lost power as typhoon Dolphin tracks toward China Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia has struck a Flamingo missile-linked facility and a military fuel depot in Kiev, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Low water levels in the Danube River have exposed the remains of two Nazi soldiers and World War II military equipment in Budapest Read Full Article at RT.com

A distressing Ukraine mobilization video purportedly shows masked recruiters tear-gassing and beating a 19-year-old in a taxi in Odessa Read Full Article at RT.com

After $22 billion in US arms sales, the big promises on co-production and technology transfer still ring hollow Read Full Article at RT.com

Catholicos Karekin II and six clerics face trial for defying a civil court order amid a growing rift with the Armenian government Read Full Article at RT.com

TEHRAN – Iranian students won a gold medal, two silver medals, and a bronze medal at the third edition of the International Olympiad in Artificial Intelligence (IOAI 2026), held from August 2-8 in Astana, Kazakhstan.

TEHRAN - Roya Rashidpouraei, a member of the medical ethics committee of Iran’s Medical Council, has been appointed as the country’s first National Country Representative to the World Association for Medical Law (WAML).

TEHRAN – Iranian and Indian officials have highlighted the need to foster scientific ties between the two countries, particularly in education, research, technology, and innovation sectors.

Singapore is taking a «fresh look» at issues relating to marriage and parenthood to help families lighten the load as family life comes under greater strain, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong on Saturday (Aug 8).Ultimately, economic growth and technological progress must translate into better lives for all Singaporeans, he said in his National Day Message on the eve of the nation's 61st birthday.

Since Singapore's independence 61 years ago, Singaporeans from all backgrounds have come together as «one people and one nation», and as the world becomes increasingly divided, the values embodied in Singapore's national pledge are more relevant than ever, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong.In his National Day message on Aug 8, he called on Singaporeans to keep faith with one another and stay true to the ideals of the national pledge.And if Singapore and its people can do so, there will be a better and stronger Singapore, PM Wong said.«Six decades ago, that conviction found expression in our National Pledge,» he added.  «It reflected a simple but powerful belief — that we could become one nation, bound together not by race, language or religion, but by a shared commitment to one another and to Singapore.»