Las Anod (HOL) — A high-level conference to finalize the formation of the newly recognized SSC-Khaatumo regional state officially opened on Sunday in Las Anod, the administrative capital of the Sool region.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) came out swinging this weekend, dispelling what it described as “desperate lies” and “fake news” suggesting that Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika would not contest in the 2025 elections. Gangata Hits Hard at Masintha DPP Vice President for the Central Region Alfred Gangata, addressing a massive crowd at Masintha Ground in […] The post “Mutharika Will Stand — Period!”: DPP Fires Back at Succession Rumors, Holds Back-to-Back Rallies Across the Country appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a powerful show of force, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has launched a nationwide rally blitz under one unapologetic and provocative message: “Don’t Stop the Progress — Vote Chakwera for Continuity!” From the heart of Lilongwe to the shores of Nkhata Bay and the hills of Mulanje, top MCP officials are flooding constituencies with […] The post “Don’t Stop the Progress!”: MCP Defends Chakwera’s Legacy with Bold Message of Continuity Across Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The newly-formed Northern Region Alliance has sent shockwaves through Malawi’s political landscape, standing firm in the face of critics who have labeled it “tribalistic” and “divisive.” But according to its leaders, this alliance is neither a retreat into regionalism nor a rebellion against unity — it is a bold stand for inclusion, equity, and visionary […] The post “We Are Unapologetic”: Northern Alliance Roars for Inclusion, Visionary Leadership and Federalism appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Michael Usi is not here for the politics of desperation — he’s here for the people, and he’s unapologetic about it. Speaking in front of a spirited crowd at a rally in Mzuzu, the Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu leader declared his intention to collect presidential nomination papers from the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) tomorrow — […] The post “Not Desperate, Just Determined”: Michael Usi Pushes Bold, People-First Agenda with Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The People’s Party (PP) has sounded the trumpet for a return to power, saying it is the only political party with real, people-centred solutions to Malawi’s worsening social and economic challenges. Speaking at a vibrant rally held at Chambwe Sports Ground in Kasungu South East, Peter Kamange, the party’s Vice President and parliamentary candidate for […] The post Why the People’s Party Deserves a Comeback: “We Have the Real Solutions” – Kamange appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Western Bureau: The Hanover Police Division, which is on a mission to reclaim safest parish status, is now enjoying a major reduction in murders and crime overall, based on Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF) crime statistics up to July 10. “As it...

WESTERN BUREAU: Savanna-la-Mar Mayor Danree Delancy is calling for the Ministry of Local Government and Community Development to immediately release funds from its Parochial Revenue Fund (PRF) to address concerns which have left several communities...

With the 2025 hurricane now under way, the Insurance Association of Jamaica (IAJ) has launched a new public education campaign urging Jamaican property owners, both locally and abroad, to urgently reassess their insurance coverage before disaster...

The 20th Session of the Western Central Atlantic Fishery Commission (WECAFC), held last week in Montego Bay, St James, marked the largest-attended biennial session in nearly a decade as it brought together more than 120 participants, including 26...

As war continues to rage in Gaza and Ukraine, there is concern about how the related trauma might be transmitted to future generations of people in those regions. More generally, interest in the idea of transgenerational trauma has recently surged...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer had hand-delivered the invitation letter during a trip to the White House in February.

A political firestorm erupts in Bihar over alleged illegal foreign nationals on voter lists, as BJP's Sanjay Jaiswal slams RJD's Tejashwi Yadav for dismissing the reports. Jaiswal demands an apology, calling Yadav uneducated and irresponsible. Tejashwi questions the timing and intent of the Election Commission's revision, claiming it's politically motivated and an eyewash.

Singapore's economy continued to expand in the second quarter of 2025, despite global uncertainty stemming from US tariff policies.The economy grew by 4.3 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter, up from 4.1 per cent in the first quarter of 2025, according to advance estimates from the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) on Monday (July 14). On a quarter-on-quarter seasonally-adjusted basis, the economy expanded by 1.4 per cent, a turnaround from the 0.5 per cent contraction in the first quarter of 2025, said MTI.For the first half of 2025, GDP growth averaged at 4.2 per cent year-on-year, though MTI warned of «significant uncertainty and downside risks» in the second half of the year citing heightened uncertainty surrounding US tariff policies.On a sectoral basis, the manufacturing sector grew by 5.5 per cent year-on-year in the second quarter of 2025, showing a significant uptick from 4.4 per cent in the previous quarter. According to MTI, the growth was driven by output expansions across all clusters, except for the chemicals and general manufacturing clusters. 

Seven people received medical treatment after a fire broke out at the corridor of a Chai Chee Housing and Development Board (HDB) block.The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) told AsiaOne that firefighters from Paya Lebar and Changi Fire Station responded to a fire at Block 52, Chai Chee Street at about 8:05am on Sunday (July 13).Upon their arrival, the fire was «well-alight» - and it involved household items placed at the 13th floor lift lobby which was extinguished using a water jet, said SCDF.Two units above the lobby sustained heat and soot damage and 35 residents were evacuated from the block by the police and SCDF as a precautionary measure.Seven people were treated by SCDF paramedics at the scene and declined to be sent to the hospital.The fire involved the burning of joss paper near some «miscellaneous» items and affected power supply to the entire block, reported Lianhe Zaobao.According to the Chinese daily, a large amount of debris, alongside blackened pots, pans and charred wooden cabinets and chairs, was piled up in the lobby where the fire broke out.

When making payments using their SG60 vouchers, an elderly couple was befuddled when told that some of it had already been spent.One of them then approached the police for help and discovered that over half of their $800 in vouchers had allegedly been redeemed by a stranger.Retiree Li, 64, told Shin Min Daily News that he had claimed his SG60 vouchers at a community club in Chinatown on July 2, where staff had printed out the QR codes for his convenience.On July 5, his wife tried using $12 in merchant vouchers to pay but was purportedly told that one $10 voucher had been used.The same thing happened again the next day, when Li tried to make payment with two $10 in supermarket vouchers but was informed that one voucher had been spent.The retiree immediately reported the matter to staff at the community club, who asked if his family members had used the vouchers.«I called my two sons to check again, and they both said they never used it. The staff then suggested that I file a police report,» he recalled.[[nid:719561]]

Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla, India's first astronaut to the ISS, is returning to Earth on Tuesday after an 18-day mission. The Dragon spacecraft is set to undock on Monday, with splashdown expected off California. Shukla, along with three other astronauts, conducted over 60 experiments during their stay.

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Beijing, expressing optimism about improved bilateral ties following a meeting between PM Modi and President Xi Jinping. He conveyed India's support for China's SCO presidency and highlighted the resumption of the Kailash Mansarovar Yatra.

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian was lightly injured during Israeli strikes last month, a local media outlet reports Read Full Article at RT.com

A German comedian will stand trial for joking about killing US President Donald Trump Read Full Article at RT.com

In anticipation of the annual Braj Mandal Jalabhishek Yatra, authorities in Haryana's Nuh district have suspended mobile internet and bulk SMS services to prevent communal tension. Security measures include deploying 2,500 personnel, setting up checkpoints, and using drones and video cameras.

LG Manoj Sinha acknowledged the Pahalgam terror attack as a Pakistan-sponsored act aimed at inciting communal division and destabilizing J&K's economy. He took responsibility for the security failure, emphasizing that such attacks won't be tolerated. Despite the incident impacting tourism, Sinha highlighted Operation Sindoor's deterrent effect and the commitment to reopening tourist destinations with enhanced security.

In a shocking incident, a 45-year-old lawyer, Jitendra Kumar Mehta, was fatally shot in Patna's Sultanganj area while returning from a tea stall. He succumbed to his injuries at Patna Medical College Hospital. Police are investigating the attack, recovering bullet shells and examining CCTV footage.

The US FAA and Boeing have privately communicated that fuel switch locks on Boeing planes are safe, according to a document and sources. This notification followed a preliminary report into a Boeing 787-8 crash that raised concerns about engine fuel cutoff switches.

Indian Railways will install CCTV cameras in all coaches and locomotives to enhance passenger safety and prevent crimes. Each coach will have four cameras, while locomotives will have six, ensuring high-quality footage even at high speeds and in low light.

A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court against Uttar Pradesh government. The petition challenges the directive for shopkeepers to display QR codes at eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route. These codes would reveal owner details. Petitioners argue this violates a previous Supreme Court order. The court had restricted mandatory display of owner identities.

«Only cooperation brings real peace, stability, and global security», Kirill Dmitriev said

«It will be business for us, and we will send them Patriots», US president said

According to Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, the SCO ministerial meeting will be a crucial step in preparing an SCO summit set to be held in Tianjin

«Let's see what happens,» US president pointed out

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius also pointed out that Berlin was unable to provide Ukraine with more Patriot air defense systems after sending three to Kiev in 2023-2024

Renny Rahman first received a call from her daughter's form teacher, informing her that her one-year-old had been injured while playing at her pre-school.The bleeding had stopped and little Lisa was no longer crying, the mother was allegedly told by the staff at the Ang Mo Kio pre-school on Thursday (July 3).But what was described as a «minor injury» turned out to be far more serious - her daughter required painful surgery on the same day to close a deep laceration on her tongue.In a series of Instagram stories, Rahman, 35, who declined to give her occupation, said she has several questions for the school. Among them, why her daughter was put to sleep for nap time after the incident, instead of being taken to a clinic immediately after the accident.«They are not medical professionals, so it's not up to them what is serious and what is not,» she added. «And the fact they downplayed the whole situation about the fall. They didn't even mention how deep the cut was.»

The new sanctions bill will allow Trump to apply more pressure on Russia if adopted, Senator Lindsey Graham has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian negotiating position has been a rigid ultimatum, senior Ukrainian diplomat Sergey Kislitsa has argued Read Full Article at RT.com

A group of neo-Nazis planned to target Margarita Simonyan on the orders of Kiev’s security service (SBU), according to investigators Read Full Article at RT.com