Malawi’s Miss World representative for 2026 has been named — but the announcement has sparked a wave of reaction online, after organisers opted to send first runner-up Irene Navicha rather than reigning Miss Malawi Thandie Chisi. Navicha will fly the flag for Malawi at the 73rd Miss World pageant, taking place in Vietnam this August, […] The post Miss Malawi runner-up Navicha to represent country at Miss World amid social media backlash over selection appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Airtel Africa Foundation has announced the first cohort of beneficiaries under a new scholarship programme aimed at supporting Malawian students studying science, technology, engineering and maths at university. The Airtel Nzeru Tech Scholarship Programme, delivered through Airtel Malawi plc in partnership with the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST), was launched in January 2026 […] The post Airtel launches tech scholarship for 25 Malawian students at MUST appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

India lauded normalizing relations with China, with progress on flights and trade, and stressed the need to maintain peace along the border Read Full Article at RT.com

The Delhi High Court issued a notice to the Delhi government on Wednesday. This action follows petitions alleging police brutality against students during a recent march. The court has directed the government to preserve all relevant digital records. These records include CCTV footage and body camera recordings from the incident. The matter has been scheduled for its next hearing on September eleventh.

Lalit Modi plans to return to India by year-end or early next year. This follows major legal relief from the SAFEMA Appellate Tribunal concerning a 2009 IPL case. The tribunal set aside most Enforcement Directorate findings and penalties related to foreign exchange transactions. Modi stated he fought the case for sixteen years and felt vindicated by the verdict.

Christopher Nolan transports viewers into captivating cinematic worlds filled with imaginative storytelling and cutting-edge filmmaking. Renowned for his intricate narratives, he seamlessly merges a variety of themes and styles, utilizing practical effects and IMAX technology to deepen audience engagement. His latest project offers a fresh adaptation of Homer's timeless epic, promising a dynamic blend of artistry and innovation.

According to Russia's Ambassador-at-Large Marat Berdyev, «the US itself is aware that many of its initiatives lack unifying potential and are often shaped by domestic priorities, particularly in trade and innovation»

The production facilities’ output is 50,000 propellers per month, with a peak output of up to half a million pieces monthly

The Russian president noted that one of the key drivers of economic growth was domestic demand

According to the ministry, the sides noted that countries not involved in the fighting must promote peace, not strife

Dmitry Peskov said the Russian Armed Forces continue offensive operations along the entire frontline

Tom Molinski, 69, is relieved after receiving a cheque in the mail for nearly $24,000 from Manitoba Health after the province twice refused to reimburse him for an out-of-country spine surgery nearly two years ago.

Five years after Tk'emlúps te Secwépemc sent shockwaves around the world by announcing the First Nation found more than 200 possible unmarked graves at the site of the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, the chief says the community doesn't yet know if or when it will proceed with excavation.

A Scottish birdwatcher traveled to Iceland specifically to see the American Tree Sparrow in Kjós today.

Gardeners' World star David J.C. Austin has died after being diagnosed with a neurological illness linked to Mad Cow's Disease. 

A British businessman may not stand trial for allegedly butchering his wife and two children at their sprawling £1.3million home in the UK for years, it emerged today.

An easyJet flight bound for the UK has had to turn back to Tenerife after a mass brawl broke out mid-air between two British families. 

Ukraine has hit two more Wildberries warehouses, leaving workers injured, the retailer’s founder Tatyana Kim and officials have said  Read Full Article at RT.com

Opposition leaders submitted a notice seeking immediate Rajya Sabha discussion on the NEET controversy. They also demanded a debate on alleged police action against student protesters. Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge called for the Education Minister's resignation. Deputy Chairman Harivansh noted Rule 267 is invoked on rare occasions. The opposition highlighted growing frustration with the education system.

West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari challenged Abhishek Banerjee to contest Diamond Harbour. Adhikari questioned Banerjee's political standing and future prospects. This exchange follows Banerjee's remarks at a recent Martyrs' Day rally. Banerjee had vowed to settle political accounts with the BJP in 2031. Diamond Harbour has been Banerjee's Lok Sabha constituency since 2014.

The director of investigation at Jamaica’s principal anti-corruption body, Kevon Stephenson, yesterday sent a single investigation report to Parliament for tabling. The Integrity Commission said it anticipates that the report, which was submitted pursuant to and in conformance with Section 54 of the Integrity Commission Act, will be tabled in both Houses of Parliament as soon as possible.

It is not unusual for Jamaican restaurants to be found in various locales, but probably the most unusual place to find one is on a United States (US) military base. But that is exactly where you will find Riddim N Jerk, the first Jamaican restaurant established on a military base, Fort Belvoir, in Northern Virginia, United States.

Two GraceKennedy insurance executives are urging young Jamaicans to consider careers in the insurance industry, which they say offers opportunities for professional growth, international mobility, and meaningful contributions to national development. The call from Amanda Beepat, managing director of Allied Insurance Brokers (AIB) and a director of the College of Insurance and Professional Services (CIPS), and Tammara Glaves-Hucey, managing director of the General Insurance Business at GraceKennedy Financial Group (GKFG), came as Jamaica observed World Youth Skills Day on July 15.

Two policemen have been “severely reprimanded” after an internal disciplinary process concluded that their “negligence” allowed accused killer Raymond ‘Boxer’ Shaw to escape from the Kingston Central police lock-up nearly four years ago, the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) has confirmed.

Jahreme ‘J-Man’ Shelton, the Jamaican national who prosecutors have sought to call as an overseas witness in the high-profile triple-murder case against music producer Linval ‘Shab Don’ Thompson and his co-accused, is now set to face a Broward County, Florida, jury on charges stemming from a fatal double shooting.

«What happened in Faishal's case?»That question has been on many Singaporeans' minds after former Acting Minister-in-charge of Muslim Affairs Faishal Ibrahim resigned from politics on Monday (July 20) over his conduct when interacting with a woman online.Assoc Prof Faishal and the female member of the public had accused each other of harassment over their «interactions», and the woman later wrote to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) about the matter.Home Affairs Minister K. Shanmugam shed further light on the said interactions — which included messages and pictures — in a Facebook post on Wednesday (July 22).According to Shanmugam, Assoc Prof Faishal had continued responding to the woman because he was concerned she «might react negatively if he abruptly cut her off».«Nevertheless, his responses were, objectively, inappropriate and questionable. They come across as engaging with her,» said Shanmugam, who is also the Coordinating Minister for National Security.

A 49-year-old woman was apprehended after a two-hour standoff with police at her Bukit Panjang HDB flat on Tuesday (July 21).In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said they received a call for assistance at about 3.15pm at Block 207 Petir Road.Upon arrival, officers found that the woman had locked herself in her residential unit and might pose a danger to herself.The police's Special Operations Command (SOC) and Crisis Negotiation Unit, along with the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), were deployed to the scene.Officers managed to gain entry into the unit at about 5.30pm.The woman was subsequently apprehended under the Mental Health Act and taken to Woodlands Hospital.SCDF told AsiaOne it deployed two life safety air packs as a precautionary measure. Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team officers also descended by rope from a unit above.Neighbour says woman visited night before incidentAccording to Shin Min Daily News, more than 20 police officers gathered along the second-floor corridor during the operation. 

A 30-year-old man has died after an accident involving a lorry in Changi Village on Monday (July 20) night. Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force said they were alerted to an accident at the junction of Telok Paku Road and Changi Village Road at about 10.55pm. A 30-year-old male pedestrian was taken unconscious to Changi General Hospital, where he subsequently died.A 37-year-old male driver is assisting with investigations. The police said that investigations are ongoing.A video of the aftermath of the accident showed police vehicles at the scene, with at least two lorries parked at the side of the road.Traffic accidents resulting in injuries and deaths in Singapore increased by 4.3 per cent in the first half of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024.In its mid-year traffic report, the police said that 4,860 people were injured and 79 people were killed in road accidents between January and June 2025.[[nid:740477]]

US President Donald Trump reportedly wants FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to become the next UN secretary-general Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian forces have struck two vessels, military-linked port facilities and a Ukrainian coastal missile battery in Odessa Region Read Full Article at RT.com