Cattle farmers in Colbeck, St Catherine, are living in fear as thieves repeatedly enter the community under the cover of darkness, steal their animals and slaughter them in nearby bushes in what the police suspect could be part of an illicit ‘meat for guns’ trade. The latest attacks have left small farmers counting losses in the millions of dollars and accusing the thieves of becoming increasingly bold and sophisticated in their operations.

Students preparing for next year’s Caribbean Examinations Council (CXC) examinations will be able to take up to four subjects under the newest qualification, the Caribbean Targeted Education Certificate (CTEC). Following a successful pilot of the CTEC mathematics in this year’s May-June examinations, three additional core subjects –English language, English literature, and integrated science – will be offered next year. The programme is expected to expand to nine subjects during the 2027-2028 academic year.

WESTERN BUREAU: Unresolved issues surrounding their uniform allowance and a graduate policy for educators pursuing further studies were among the main concerns raised by delegates on Tuesday as the Jamaica Teachers’ Association rejected the Government’s wage offer. The rejection was confirmed on Tuesday after delegates voted at the JTA’s 62nd annual conference at the Ocean Coral Spring Resort in Trelawny. Of the 213 delegates, 155 voted against the offer while 54 supported it. There was one spoiled ballot and three rejected ballots.

A 31-year-old fashion designer has been arrested in Lilongwe after police allegedly uncovered a stash of firearms, ammunition and military-style clothing hidden at his home, in an investigation that has since widened across the city. Christian Etwan Ndovie was arrested at around 11am on August 18 in Area 15, Lilongwe, following a tip-off from members […] The post Fashion designer Ndovie held after firearms found at Lilongwe home appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Congress may approach courts if Pune administration halts Rahul Gandhi's student convention. The party secured college permission for the August 22 event, facing a fortnight's gathering ban. This ban, imposed for protests and festivals, is seen as targeting the Congress program. Previous attempts to block similar conventions occurred in Dehradun, Allahabad, and Kota. The party believes the BJP is attempting to disrupt its youth outreach efforts.

A BRICS ministerial meeting in Delhi has termed the EU’s carbon border tax inconsistent with international law and punitive Read Full Article at RT.com

Mount Etna’s prolonged eruption has severely disrupted flights in Sicily, with hundreds canceled and thousands of passengers stranded Read Full Article at RT.com

The US Coast Guard has ended security restrictions on Nigeria-linked vessels, citing effective antiterrorism measures at the country’s ports Read Full Article at RT.com

NASA has released before-and-after images showing the crater left by an unplanned SpaceX Falcon 9 impact on the Moon at around 5,400 mph Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 103 prisoners of war each in a swap mediated by the United Arab Emirates Read Full Article at RT.com

The president has minimized poor conditions about the USS Abraham Lincoln. That could complicate a key House race.

The Prime Minister said Chancellor John Healey was fully supportive of the move, which he described as part of a 'huge transfer of power' away from Whitehall.

La République Gabonaise a célébré aujourd'hui, avec ferveur et solennité, le 66ème anniversaire de son accession à la souveraineté internationale sur le boulevard du Bord de Mer. Placée sous le haut patronage de Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Chef Suprême des Forces de Défense et de Sécurité, cette édition revêt une portée patriotique, diplomatique et mémorielle majeure et s'inscrit dans la dynamique de (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Uttar Pradesh is moving strongly towards becoming a USD 1 trillion economy, said chief minister Yogi Adityanath, highlighting the state's advantages in infrastructure, logistics, industrial growth and good governance as key drivers of its economic expansion.

Embattled Rep. Cory Mills (R-Florida) lost his re-election bid, another Trump gubernatorial pick fell, and another democratic socialist won a Democratic primary.

Music lovers across Malawi are gearing up for a spectacular all-night party, as the Nkopola Leisure Centre in Mangochi prepares to host the highly anticipated “Accountants Explosion” concert — a star-studded showcase promising big names, a big stage and a big night out. The event, set to run from 6pm on Friday, September 18 right […] The post Skeffa, Ma Blacks and Makondetsa headline dusk-till-dawn Mangochi bash appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s communications watchdog has issued a stark public warning over the circulation of non-consensual intimate videos on social media, threatening anyone involved with fines of up to K20 million and lengthy prison sentences. The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA), acting in its capacity as the country’s designated Data Protection Authority, confirmed it had noted with […] The post Macra warns against sharing non-consensual intimate videos appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has received President Félix Antoine Tshisekedi of the Democratic Republic of Congo at the State House in Zanzibar.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to deepen cooperation in mining, trade, investment, infrastructure, peace and security as the two countries seek to strengthen their strategic partnership.

[Daily News] Zanzibar -- Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to strengthen strategic ties, opening a new chapter in cooperation between the two countries.

[UN News] The UN is warning that aid workers face a deadly and evolving threat, with armed drones reshaping battlefields worldwide - putting humanitarian teams increasingly in the line of fire.

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Holland was paid $20 million to reprise his role as Peter Parker and that salary will be eclipsed by the backend bonus he will get with the movie grossing $2 billion since its July 31 release.

Niamh and Alma Kinsella, who are in their 30s, are fighting for their lives in hospital after a gang of joyriders, who were driving the wrong way down the motorway, smashed into them.

For the entirety of her young life, Harshita Brella - a beautiful, exuberant, thoughtful 24 year old - hadn't put a foot wrong...

Parti Québécois Leader Paul St-Pierre Plamondon says he won't hold a referendum until Donald Trump leaves office, a move one pollster called an attempt to ease voter anxiety ahead of the election campaign. Rival party leaders are already slamming the delay as an irresponsible, contradictory political pivot.

Sergey Lavrov has warned the UK of consequences over British-made drones reportedly used by Ukraine to strike targets deep inside Russia Read Full Article at RT.com