The conversation over the Land Transport Authority's (LTA) «First to Board, First to Use» trial has evolved beyond strollers and prams, with wheelchair users and disability advocates weighing in their concerns on accessibility needs and wants. The Disabled People's Association (DPA) said in an Instagram post on Sunday (July 26): «A wheelchair doesn't fold. A stroller usually does.» «For wheelchair users, that bay isn't a preference — it's often the only way to travel accessibly and affordably. »Better bus designs can serve wheelchair users and parents with strollers. Removing an access need shouldn't be the trade-off,« it added. The »First to Board, First to Use" trial is part of an initiative to make public transport more inclusive for commuters.

Two Malaysian men, aged 30 and 40, were arrested on Wednesday (July 29) for their alleged involvement in at least two separate cases of government official impersonation scam.In a news release on Wednesday night, the police said the duo were arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint.According to the police, the cases, which took place on July 24 and 28 respectively, had similar modus operandi.In both cases, the female victims were told by a person claiming to be a Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) official that they were implicated in money laundering involving their bank accounts.The first victim, acting on the scammer's instructions, proceeded to hand over $9,000 in cash to an unknown man for the purposes of «investigations», while the second victim was deceived to hand over gold bars worth over $20,000 and an assortment of valuables worth approximately $10,000.Both victims believed that they had handed over their valuables to an «officer» from the authority.

Opposition members of the House of Commons used a meeting of the Standing Committee on Government Operations and Estimates Wednesday to call for more transparency on the deal to open the Gordie Howe International Bridge.

According to Andrey Marochko, after Svetloye’s liberation, Russian forces have gained control of more than ten square kilometers of territories that had been occupied by Ukrainian troops

According to the metropolitan, the only fingerprints found on the wraps were those of the police officer who claimed to have ‘discovered’ them there

Axios and Israel’s Channel 12 correspondent Barak Ravid said he had received this information from a US official

Fresh turmoil has erupted inside the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) after an ad hoc committee accused chairperson Michael Kaiyatsa of misleading the public about the status of a court battle over his leadership. Committee chair Henderson Mhango told journalists that contrary to Kaiyatsa’s claims, the High Court never ruled on their bid to secure […] The post Leadership feud explodes as HRDC factions trade accusations appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Industrialization, Business, Trade and Tourism, Simoni Itaye, has pressed the Malawi Bureau of Standards (MBS) and the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Corporation (SMEDCO) to translate newly signed public sector reform contracts into measurable results, warning against treating the agreements as symbolic milestones. Speaking at a signing ceremony in Lilongwe, Itaye acknowledged […] The post ‘Results, not  celebrations’: Itaye warns parastatal heads appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The parliamentary committee investigating the tragic plane crash that killed former Vice President Dr Saulos Chilima and eight others will resume its hearings this Friday, as pressure mounts to uncover exactly what went wrong before the doomed flight. The Ad Hoc Committee probing the 10 June 2024 disaster confirmed it will press ahead with outstanding […] The post Ex-spy boss Dokani, army general Msonthi to testify in Chilima probe appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

For many Malawians, the search for work abroad begins with hope — but for some, it ends in exploitation. As Malawi marks World Day Against Trafficking in Persons on 30 July, officials and rights groups are warning that deceptive recruitment continues to trap citizens in abusive conditions overseas, particularly in Oman and the United Arab […] The post Human trafficking still trapping Malawians seeking work abroad, officials warn appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has been thrown into fresh turmoil as senior figures, long‑time loyalists and parliamentary leaders intensify pressure on Lazarus Chakwera to step aside and allow a new leader to take the party into the 2030 General Election. Chakwera, who lost the 2025 presidential race to Democratic Progressive Party leader Peter Mutharika, […] The post Chakwera under siege as MCP factions demand new leader for 2030 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Dr. Anthony Fauci pleaded the Fifth more than 100 times as Republicans grilled him on the origins of Covid-19 at a Senate hearing Read Full Article at RT.com

The president also reportedly promised to “beat the f***ing s**t out of” Tehran over the “surprise” missile attack on US forces Read Full Article at RT.com

The German automaker BMW reportedly plans to lay off 5% of its total workforce, with domestic employees being the most affected Read Full Article at RT.com

The number of Left-wing extremism-affected districts has fallen to zero by March 2026. This marks a significant reduction from 126 districts prior to April 2018. Maoist violence has seen a steep decline, with few incidents recorded this year. Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand remain the only states with reported Maoist incidents. However, 37 districts are still classified as legacy and thrust areas.

Northeast drug syndicates are shifting towards synthetic drugs from Myanmar. They are increasingly using social media and encrypted apps for coordination. Traffickers exploit porous borders and forest routes for cross-border smuggling. Narcotics are concealed in legitimate cargo and passenger vehicles. Moreh-Tamu border remains a key transit point for these drugs.

The Delhi High Court declined to halt the HPV immunisation campaign. Authorities must now explain the vaccine's introduction within four weeks. The court emphasized the need for proper protocols before administering vaccines. A Public Interest Litigation raised concerns about long-term safety and consent. The next hearing for this matter is scheduled for October 29.

NEET-UG counselling now requires only one physical reporting for candidates seeking admission. Aspirants can complete subsequent document verification online while retaining their allotted seats. The Medical Counselling Committee also introduced online resignation for surrendered seats. NRI category admissions are now fully digitized, improving verification processes. The government aims for a transparent and merit-based counselling system.

The BJP strongly objects if Rahul Gandhi called students an idiot. They welcome the remark if it was self-directed by the Congress leader. BJP leaders accused Rahul Gandhi of spreading falsehoods and misleading the nation. They stated no bullets were fired during the student protests. The party highlighted government dialogue and efforts to strengthen laws against paper leaks.

Just 10 years old, Emilio Cerda is already doing what most Singaporeans can only dream of doing — representing the country on the global stage.The Singaporean has set his sights on the upcoming 2026 Pokemon World Championships in San Francisco from Aug 28 to 30.Emilio will be taking part in the trading card game (TCG) competition's junior division, which will see him test his mettle against players under 12 years of age from all over the world. «If he goes and he wins, it's fantastic because there's like $2 million (S$2.5 million) in the prize pool, so he'll basically be paying for university with a first place placing,» said Emilio's father, Jose Cerda, 40.Cerda, an American on a spousal visa, is married to a Singaporean who grew up in Hong Kong. They also have a daughter, six, who has just started on her Pokemon journey.«But if he goes and he just has the best time and wins a couple of games — or even if he doesn't — it just ends the weekend with a positive experience,» Cerda told AsiaOne on Tuesday (July 28).«That to me, as far as his Pokemon journey goes, is the best gift I can give my son.»

TEHRAN – The Iran National Science Foundation (INSF) and the cancer institute of Tehran University of Medical Sciences have discussed ways to improve cancer-related research and lay the groundwork to develop infrastructure in this regard.

TEHRAN – The Department of Environment (DOE) in cooperation with related agencies has developed regulations for the conservation and sustainable use of mountains, an official with the DOE has said.

TEHRAN – Iran’s Sharif University of Technology and Portugal’s Taguspark have explored avenues to promote scientific and technological cooperation between the two institutions.

TEHRAN – The Ministry of Health and Medical Education and the World Health Organization (WHO) Country Office in Iran have organized a capacity-building workshop to strengthen primary health care (PHC).

A total of 147 people are under police investigation for allegedly allowing scammers to use their bank accounts to facilitate money-laundering.The suspects were identified during an islandwide enforcement operation targeting individuals suspected of perpetrating government officials scams, impersonation scams, investment scams and job scams.From June 17 to 30, the Cyber Command's Anti-Scam Centre (ASC) partnered with local banks to detect and freeze 158 bank accounts linked to scam activities.More than $150,000 in suspected scam proceeds were seized, said the police on Wednesday (July 29).The police said they also collaborated with social media platforms, messaging-application providers and telecommunications companies to take down 1,123 online enablers and disable 370 phone lines that had been used to support scam operations.For assisting another to retain benefits from criminal conduct in certain circumstances, offenders can be jailed for up to three years, or fined up to $50,000, or both.

Of particular concern is the Pear Lake wildfire, roughly 20 kilometres from Clinton, B.C. — the largest active wildfire in the province at about 669 square kilometres — which has already destroyed several properties.

The Tribunal administratif de déontologie policière concluded that Sgt. Simon Deveault-Bonenfant and officer François Bleau-Goulet of the Sûreté du Québec engaged in discriminatory actions based on the colour of Leslie Blot's skin in a 2020 traffic stop.

A woman in her twenties is dead after falling from a mountain near Marvel Peak, according to police.

This spring, the province passed a law allowing it to take over municipal land for its planned expansion of Billy Bishop Airport. On Wednesday, days after the federal government rejected the province's proposal for the island airport, Toronto city council voted to demand the Ford government give it back.