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Police in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, have fired tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse demonstrators who rallied in another day of protests sparked by a controversial bill that would have raised taxes on essential goods.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali Prime Minister Hamza Abdi Barre appointed State Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ali Mohamed Omar to be in charge of East Africa Community Affairs.

Jose Fajardo scored late as Panama kept alive its hopes of reaching the Copa America quarterfinals with a 2-1 victory over the United States on Thursday.

WESTERN BUREAU: THE GOVERNMENT’S decision to look overseas to fill some of the staffing positions that will become available when the new Western Children and Adolescents Hospital (WCAH) open its door within the next 12 months, has caused one local...

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AS THE Charles Town Drummers, Singers and Dancers brought the 16th Annual International Charles Town Conference and Festival (AICTMCF) to a riotous close on the evening of Sunday, June 23, a special group of men, women and children sat in the Asafu...

WESTERN BUREAU: British national Sianece Clarke-Johnson has been sentenced to six months’ imprisonment or a fine of $300,000 after being convicted on cocaine-smuggling charges. On February 26, Clarke-Johnson checked in at the Sangster International...

Highlighting the intricate details of the crime scene, a former government forensic analyst on Thursday provided crucial insights into the positioning and nature of blood spatters found in the master bedroom of Keith Clarke's residence after he was...

Lions Club International District 412B, comprising Malawi and Mozambique, has supported Kamuzu Central Hospital Paediatric Cancer Centre with assorted nutritional food items as part of helping the patients to ably respond to the heavy treatment that the disease requires. Speaking during the handover ceremony held on Thursday evening at KCH, Lions Club District Governor for […] The post Lions Club supports KCH children cancer centre with a donation of assorted nutritional food items appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Urban development experts, policy makers, stakeholders and communities are engrossed in a discussion centered on solving challenges facing urban dwellers especially those living in informal settlements, which will result in issuance of a joint communique outlining collective vision and aspirations for an improved urban sector in Malawi. The stakeholders converged Thursday in Lilongwe in a […] The post Stakeholders concerned with challenges facing Malawi’s urban, informal settlement dwellers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court’s Constitutional Court in Blantyre is this morning expected to deliver a landmark judgement in a case where two applicants are challenging Malawi’s laws criminalizing same-sex relationships. The two applicants, Jan Willem Akster, from the Netherlands, and Jana Gonani, who were answering criminal charges in magistrate courts of sleeping with fellow men, brought […] The post High Court set to deliver ruling on Malawi laws criminalizing same sex relationships appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A Catholic priest serving at St. Joseph Chiphwanya Parish in Dedza Diocese, Father Gerald Malota, has disclosed that the church has intensified efforts to combat tuberculosis (TB) and leprosy among communities in which they discharge their duties across Malawi. Malota made the remarks in Salima on Thursday during the biannual tour, which the National TB […] The post Catholic Church intensifies fight against TB, leprosy in Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Finance and Economic Affairs Simplex Chithyola Banda has disclosed that negotiations with debtors over debt restructuring have started bearing fruits as Malawi has signed a supplemental debt pact with China. Chithyola Banda said this is a demonstration of confidence debtors and developed countries have in President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and his administration. […] The post Debt restructuring negotiations start bearing fruits as China signs supplemental debt pact with Malawi appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Air Seychelles and Air Austral have formed a new partnership through a special prorate agreement (SPA) allowing their respective customers to travel between Seychelles and Reunion on one ticket with immediate effect, the airline said on Thursday. According to the airline, this comes after the decision by Air Austral to cancel their nonstop route between Seychelles and Reunion. Discussions were initiated with Air Seychelles to offer continuity of service between the two islands. The chief executive of Air Seychelles, Sandy Benoiton said, «It is a pleasure for Air Seychelles to be able to intervene and offer an alternative bridge between Seychelles and Reunion at a time when it was most needed. We look forward to a long and fruitful cooperation.»   On his side, Joseph Brema, chairman of the management board of Air Austral, said, «Air Austral is pleased with this partnership with Air Seychelles. It was important for us to be able to offer an alternative travel to the Seychelles to our passengers. It's a destination we know is particularly appreciated by the Reunion islanders and which we hope to be able to resume, as soon as the financial and operational situation will allow it, in agreement with our authorities.» The agreement for travelling between Seychelles and Reunion via Mauritius will benefit passengers allowing more flexible and cost-effective travel options. Travellers will also benefit from a single ticket for their entire journey, with their baggage checked in to their final destination. Air Seychelles gave examples of two one-way trips. From Seychelles to Reunion via Mauritius - departure from Seychelles at 9.30 am arriving in Mauritius at 12.05 pm and departure from Mauritius at 2.45 pm arriving in Reunion at 3.30 pm. Another example of a one-way trip from Reunion to Seychelles via Mauritius is departing from Reunion at 1.15 pm and arriving in Mauritius at 2 pm followed by departure from Mauritius at 5.05 pm and arriving in Seychelles at 7.40 pm. Air Seychelles currently operates between Seychelles and Mauritius three times a week - Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays - offering passengers a range of dates to plan their holidays and connections. The Seychelles' national carrier operates regionally to Colombo in Sri Lanka, Tel Aviv in Israel, Johannesburg in South Africa, Mumbai in India, and Mauritius with its Airbus A320NEOs.

Here’s a round-up of 35 claims from the debate hosted by CNN.

SINGAPORE — Gas and electricity tariffs will rise for the next three months. From July 1 to Sept 30, those supplied by grid operator SP Group will see a 0.3 per cent increase in electricity tariffs compared with the previous quarter, the group said in a statement on June 28. For households, this amounts to a tariff of 29.88 cents per kilowatt-hour before goods and services tax, up from 29.79 cents currently. The new tariff is still one cent lower than the first quarter of 2024. With the new tariff, the average monthly electricity bill for families living in four-room Housing Board flats will rise by 35 cents before GST, increasing from $118.03 to $118.38. The hike is due to an increase in energy costs, by 0.09 cents per kWh on average, said SP Group. These costs, which are paid to power generation companies, are adjusted quarterly to reflect changes in the cost of fuel and power generation. City Energy, the producer and retailer of piped gas, said in a separate statement on June 28 that town gas tariffs will increase by 0.03 cents per kWh over the same period, also due to higher costs.

According to three strategists close to the Democratic party, Joe Biden’s fellow party members «are panicked» over his poor performance in the debate with former US President Donald Trump

The ministry pointed to the increased intensity of activities of US strategic unmanned aerial vehicles over the Black Sea, which are conducting reconnaissance and targeting of precision weapons supplied by Western countries to the armed forces of Ukraine for attacks on Russia

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Filming by an undercover investigator showed Reform figures advocating shooting Channel migrants as 'target practice' for Army recruits.

Sunbird Tourism plc, Malawi Stock Exchange listed hotel chain on Thursday launched its most anticipated Sunbird Tours and Travel, a travel agency aimed at ensuring seamless Tourists travel. The agency has been established to consolidate the full service range offered by Sunbird Hotels and Resorts, leading to a one- stop service hospitality provider. Among others […] The post Giant Sunbird Tourism enters the travel market: Launches its own travel agency appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Pali chiopsezo chenicheni choti mabungwe oti siaboma pafupifupi 565akhoza kuimitsidwa kugwira ntchito komanso kupatsidwa chindapusa ngati satsatira lamulo la NGO ACT. Lamuloli limaonetsetsa kuti mabungwe omwe adalembetsedwa adzipereka lipoti ku boma kudzera ku bungwe loona za mmene mabungwe omwe siaboma akugwirira ntchito la Non Governmental Organizations Regulatory Authority (NGORA).   Izi amayenera kuchita pofika pa […] The post Mabungwe oti siaboma pafupifupi 565 akhoza kuimitsidwa kugwira ntchito mdziko muno: Chachitika ndi chani? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Law Society (MLS) and renowned human rights lawyer, Justin Dzonzi, have warned Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) in the country against using anger and emotions in pushing for the repeal the the Electronic Transactions and Cyber Security Act which is used to prosecute those who spread false news and defame others. The warning comes […] The post Malawi Law Society, legal experts warns against changing Cyber Law because of anger: “Spreading false news is illegal everywhere.” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Water boards in the country appear to be set in their quest to effect an increase in the price of water with Ministry of Water and Sanitation hinting that any new tariff will exclude low-income earners. The Consumers Association of Malawi (Cama) since welcomed the move to spare low-income earners, but said the water boards […] The post Malawians brace for more economic hardship as Water Boards are set to effect 44% hike water: CAMA upset appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

«They are deliberately dodging the question in an attempt to maintain ambiguity, saying the same thing - the weapons are being supplied for defensive purposes,» Andrey Kelin said

Commenting on the 136-page document, Andrey Kelin said it contained «a standard set of provisions» with regard to Ukraine, including declarations of support to Ukraine and calls to set up a special tribunal for Russia, as well as calls to confiscate Russia’s assets with subsequent transfer to Ukraine

Antonio Guterres expressed confidence that regional organizations resolve conflicts better than a global organization

Antonio Guterres noted that the humanitarian action of the UN all over the world was remarkable

According to Alexander Bogomaz, there were no casualties or damage

She's a navy officer now, but things might have turned out quite differently had she continued her passion for the arts. The Commanding Officer of RSS Indomitable Major Jaime Liew had originally dreamed of chasing a career in the arts - and she's thankful that she didn't, she shared in an interview with the media on June 20. «I was interested in doing art-related stuff… visual art, painting, drawing, dance, performing arts,» the 32-year-old said. «But I don't think that I would have been good enough,» she admitted, adding that it was good that she got pulled into the navy before she «embarked on a career that might not have worked out». Entering the navy wasn't all that easy, however, as her father was «surprised» by her decision to join the Singapore Armed Forces (SAF). «So my dad took a while to come around to it, but he eventually gave me his full support,» she said. «I don't think that I would have had so much confidence when going through basic military training - which was honestly at the deep end of the pool -  if my classmates from junior college and family members hadn't all [given me their support].»

A construction worker had a close shave with death after he was struck by a bus on Thursday (June 27) and dragged under for a few seconds. Miraculously, he managed to get to his feet after that. The accident happened around 5.20pm at the junction of Anson Road and Palmer Road. In a video uploaded to Facebook group SG Road Vigilante, the worker, wearing a bright green reflective vest and hard hat, is seen walking to the bus lane and placing a cone. He then turns around to walk back to the side of the road, where there were construction works near a bus stop. However, he fails to notice that an SMRT bus is turning in from his left. The bus rams into him, and he falls under the left front wheel and is dragged under the carriage for a short distance. He manages to sweep his legs out before the rear wheel strikes him. The bus comes to a halt at the bus stop a few metres away from where the worker lies. A man in a red reflective vest and another worker in a green vest help the man get to his feet.

National Roads Authority, (RA) says the rehabilitation of Liwonde-Matawale road will commerce November this year. Portia Kajanga RA spokesperson disclosed this on Thursday in Zomba as she says right now they are working with the consultant to prepare bids for contractors to bid, after approval from financers, the project will commerce. She disclosed this to […] The post Rehabilitation of pot-holed and damaged Liwonde-Matawale road project to commerce soon appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A resident in Yishun is so fed up with a woman feeding the birds in his neighbourhood that he has installed a CCTV camera outside his flat to catch her in the act. The man, surnamed Chen, told Shin Min Daily News that over the past year, the woman, whom he said looks to be in her 60s, has been tossing slices of bread onto the grass patch near Block 148 Yishun Street 44. She used to only feed the birds occasionally, but has been throwing down bread at 5am almost every day in the past month, Chen said. «I've seen over 50 birds at the grass patch,» lamented the 49-year-old. This is despite a signboard put up by the Nee Soon Town Council at the location informing the public to report bird feeders and that the act is an offence. According to the Wildlife Act, those who feed birds and other wildlife can be fined up to S$10,000. Reporting the woman to authorities is what Chen plans to do. Last week, he purchased a camera for about $40 and installed it at his front door, with the intention of sending in the footage of the woman to the authorities.

A Singaporean man was shocked and betrayed when he reportedly woke up to his Thai girlfriend and various valuables missing from his hotel room. He then reported the incident to Huay Kwang Police Station in Bangkok on Tuesday (June 25). The man, whose identity has not been released, met the Thai woman online and chatted with her for four years before travelling to Bangkok to meet her in person, reported Thai media outlet Thaiger. The couple had dined together before returning to the man's hotel room for the night. The next morning, the Singaporean reportedly woke up to find that his girlfriend had disappeared along with his Rolex watch worth about 1.5 million baht (S$55,300), cash, and designer clothes, reported Thai media outlet Channel 7 HD News. He believed that he had been drugged and robbed by the woman, he told police. After looking through the hotel's CCTV footage, the police identified the Thai woman as 33-year-old Kittiyaporn. She reportedly has three outstanding arrest warrants for theft from another Bangkok police station and the Mueang Pattaya Police Station.