Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has inaugurated the first session of the 2025/2026 pre-budget consultation meetings at the Bingu International Convention Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe. He described the upcoming fiscal plan as a “people-friendly budget” focused on sustainable economic growth and reduced borrowing. The minister highlighted the government’s commitment to utilizing […] The post Chithyola opens pre-budget consultation meeting, says this year’s budget is “people’s friendly” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mystery shrouds the circumstances surrounding an injury sustained by Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) deputy director of women, Brenda Saidi Banda, with Kamuzu Central Hospital (KCH) refuting allegations that her wound resulted from a gunshot. On Saturday, Saidi Banda reportedly sustained an injury while visiting DPP vice-president for the Central Region, Alfred Gangata, at Lilongwe Police […] The post Was DPP lady shot by police? Hospital reports reject DPP claims, says wound not as a result of bullet appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

To many, Raphael (Ralph) Kasambara was more than a lawyer or politician; he was a kind-hearted figure who touched lives across Malawi. His untimely death shocked the nation and left unanswered questions that demand clarity. While mourners grappled with his passing, tragedy compounded when Vice-President Saulos Klaus Chilima and his entourage perished in a plane […] The post What or Who Killed Ralph Kasambara? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

On March 23, 2024, 23-year-old Lekeleni Kangola walked to Nsambe Health Centre in Neno District to give birth to her fourth child. Five days later, she was dead, leaving behind a newborn baby and a grieving family who allege that negligence by health workers at the facility caused her death. According to her mother and […] The post Shocker! Hospital staff Negligence Claims Life of Pregnant Mother in Neno District appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Dark patterns are deceptive techniques used by online platforms to manipulate users' behaviour, often without their knowledge or consent. The EU regulatory framework against dark patterns is fragmented and lacks a unified legal definition. This can lead to legal uncertainty and inconsistent enforcement. Stakeholders and academics are calling for clearer definitions, stronger safeguards, and more effective enforcement of existing laws. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP

It is no surprise the British PM was not invited to Donald Trump’s inauguration, according to Elon Musk Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia is working to include Ethiopia in the troop quota for the African Union's new mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), according to Deputy Foreign Minister Ali Omar Balcad.

The Palisades Fire - the largest of the three blazes ripping through Los Angeles - ignited on January 7 and has scorched 23,713 acres and is only 13 per cent contained as of Sunday.

Those demanding the detention of the Russian president must apply the same standards to the Israeli leader, Robert Fico has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Horn of Africa nations have been at odds for more than a year, after Addis Ababa signed a port deal with Somaliland Read Full Article at RT.com

John Mulimba sees BRICS as a catalyst for Uganda’s economic and societal transformation Read Full Article at RT.com

The Maha Kumbh festival, held once every 12 years, is expected to attract 400 million devotees Read Full Article at RT.com

Oil prices soared to almost $81 on Monday on fears that US sanctions on Russian oil exports could disrupt supplies Read Full Article at RT.com

EXCLUSIVE: Bureau de change stores offering money transfer services are found in large numbers across many British towns and cities, defying the growing popularity of mobile payments.

DAILY MAIL LIVE BLOG: The wildfires ravaging California have killed at least 16 people and destroyed over 12,000 structures.

Derbyshire Constabulary was forced to close the picturesque Winnats Pass and Rushup Edge roads, near the quaint village of Castleton, on Sunday afternoon following a previous day of chaos.

Grim new interactive maps are tracking carnage left in the wake of the Los Angeles fires - giving displaced locals who are still forbidden from returning an insight into what is left of their homes.

Police officers were called to the River Wensum, near the Novi Sad Friendship Bridge, in Norwich at 4.26am on Saturday.

Travellers commuting from Singapore to Malaysia by foot and bus on Friday (Jan 10) night found themselves stuck in a human traffic jam at Woodlands Checkpoint. Commuters not only had to brave the Friday peak period but also had to contend with the continuous rain pelting both countries. Some netizens in the Facebook group Both Checkpoint lamented taking three to four hours to cross the border, also advising hopeful travellers to head to Malaysia another day. One netizen said it took him nearly five hours to get through the checkpoint, and he didn't get home until about 3:30am, reported Shin Min Daily News. Videos posted to that group at about 6pm show a long line of people waiting at Kranji MRT station for buses to the checkpoint. One netizen snapped a photo of the crowded bus hall and said she had queued an hour to clear immigration. As the night wore on, more netizens shared media of the swelling crowds at the footbridge and walkways of Woodlands Train Checkpoint, which is linked to Woodlands Checkpoint. The train checkpoint was so packed that some even had to wait outside in the rain.

Located between Serangoon and Kallang, Bidadari is a relatively new estate in Singapore. Over 70 per cent of its Build-To-Order (BTO) flats have been completed in the past five years, with the remaining units expected to be ready by the end of this year. However, some residents who have completed their Minimum Occupation Period have already moved out of the estate - envisioned by Housing Board as a «tranquil urban oasis» - after making a tidy profit. HDB data in Sept 2024 showed that the first flats in Bidadari - the four-room types - were resold for between $937,500 and $1.17 million, and one home owner made a $500,000 profit after selling his five-roomer for $1.2 million. But this estate once again turned heads after a three-room HDB unit there changed hands for $900,000 last month.

The spray, known as Phos-Chek, has been dropped from nine large planes and 20 water-dropping helicopters across the city to fight the fires that have been burning since Tuesday

President Zoran Milanovic was re-elected with more than 74% of the vote in Croatia Read Full Article at RT.com

Mogadishu (HOL) — The U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeking private vendors to help operate and maintain Somalia’s Automated Biometric Identification System (ABIS).

Mogadishu (HOL) – The Special Representative of the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (SRCC) for Somalia and Head of the African Union Transition Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), Ambassador Mohamed El-Amine Souef, has praised the recent restoration of full diplomatic ties between Somalia and Ethiopia.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia's oil exploration project, conducted by a Turkish-owned research vessel off the Somali coast, is set to conclude by April 2025, according to Abdulqadir Mohamed Aden, chairman of the Somali Petroleum Agency.

Shiv Sena UBT leader Sanjay Raut urged Congress to take the lead in maintaining the INDIA-bloc alliance, emphasizing their elder brother role. He highlighted the alliance's success in the 2024 elections but pointed out the lack of post-election meetings and communication issues.

Prime Minister Modi inaugurates the Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir, ensuring year-round access to the Sonamarg resort. The Rs 2,400 crore project improves connectivity in the Ladakh region, aiding defence logistics and socio-economic development. The tunnel works with the under-construction Zojila tunnel to enhance travel efficiency and road connectivity.

AAP launched a new campaign song titled “Phir Kejriwal Nu Chun Lo” celebrating Lohri and highlighting achievements in health, education, electricity, and water supply. This is in addition to their previous anthem “Fir Layenge Kejriwal.” BJP countered with two songs criticizing AAP’s expenditure and promoting their own vision for Delhi’s future ahead of the February 5 elections.

Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi emphasized the Indian Army's readiness along the LAC in eastern Ladakh, LOC in Pakistan, and Manipur. He highlighted operational preparedness, reconciliation efforts, and enhanced surveillance. Transformation into a self-reliant force by 2047 aligns with national development goals.

A group of tourists, including several from Singapore, lost over $15,000 worth of luxury goods after they were stolen from their tour bus in Europe. One of the five victims, surnamed Huang, told Shin Min Daily News that she joined an 11-day Europe tour with her mother, which started on Dec 13.  There were a total 33 people in the tour group, which visited several countries including France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Germany, Switzerland and Italy.  Huang, 38, recounted that the incident happened at about 9pm, when the group left the bus for dinner.  The secretary realised her newly-purchased items, including a Saint Laurent bag worth $2,734, were gone after the group returned to the bus some 45 minutes later. Huang said she placed her purchases inside her luggage, which was stored inside the vehicle's storage compartment, before leaving for dinner.  When she returned, her entire luggage was missing.  «It was the first time I bought a [branded] bag, and it was lost so quickly. It was heartbreaking,» said Huang.

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