Listed NBS Bank, in partnership with Beautify Malawi Trust (BEAM Trust), have donated festive season hampers amounting to K100 million to 500 elderly and underprivileged people in Area 44 at Landscape Grounds, Lilongwe, as part of new year celebrations. The initiative was championed by the First Lady of the Republic of Malawi, Madame Gertrude Mutharika […] The post NBS Bank partners with Beautify Malawi to donate K100 million items to charity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The BJP has accused former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru of harboring «the greatest hatred towards Lord Somnath,» citing his letters that allegedly discouraged the temple's restoration. MP Sudhanshu Trivedi claimed Nehru prioritized appeasing Pakistan and India's international image over defending Hindu historical symbols. The accusations surface ahead of PM Modi's visit to the Somnath temple.

The 2025 Singapore-Cambridge O-level examination results will be released on Jan 14 at 2pm, the Ministry of Education said on Wednesday (Jan 7).Details on the collection arrangements will be shared by the respective schools, the ministry said.Candidates who are unable to collect their results in person can appoint a proxy to do so. Proxies will have to produce relevant documentation when collecting results from the school.If they are unable to appoint a proxy, they are advised to approach their schools for assistance.Private candidates eligible for Singpass can use their Singpass account to obtain their results online through the Singapore Examinations and Assessment Board's (SEAB) candidates portal from 2.45pm until 11pm on Jan 28.Those ineligible for Singpass can get their results using the account they created during their examination.With their O-level results, students can apply for admission to junior colleges, Millennia Institute, polytechnics and the Institute of Technical Education (ITE) via the Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE).

The sizable death toll adds meaning to President Donald Trump’s public remarks that the operation he approved was “effective” but “very violent.”

The March 10 election will decide who serves the remainder of her term for the state’s 14th District following her high-profile split from President Trump.

A bus ran over ultra-Orthodox protesters in Jerusalem, killing a 14-year-old boy Read Full Article at RT.com

The US has reportedly demanded that Venezuela sever economic ties with Russia and China Read Full Article at RT.com

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reportedly told lawmakers that President Donald Trump was not threatening Denmark with military action Read Full Article at RT.com

MANADO, Indonesia (AP) — Flash floods triggered by torrential rain killed at least 16 people in Indonesia’s North Sulawesi province, officials said Tuesday. Days of monsoon rain burst riverbanks early Monday, triggering fast-moving torrents of...

A joint statement from leaders including Sir Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron vowed to defend Greenland's 'territorial integrity'.

New Daily Mail polling found out what Americans think was President Donald Trump's main motivation to remove Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro from power.

In dramatic Cold War-esque scenes, the Typhoons were thrust into action as Britain was drawn into America's controversial campaign against the Latin American state.

On the one-year anniversary of the disaster, little visible progress has been made at either property, as the oceanside community of Pacific Palisades remains flattened.

Baldoni, 41, complained to his ex-agent at WME, Danny Greenberg, on December 30, 2023 about a 'really, really bad week' he had directing the film amid creative clashes with Lively, 38.

A salon worker received a 10-year sentence for abducting and raping a woman with intellectual disability. The court, citing Supreme Court observations, deemed her testimony credible despite her challenges. This conviction under the Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act highlights a rare legal victory, emphasizing sensitivity towards victims with disabilities.

The National Medical Commission has withdrawn the Letter of Permission for Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Institute of Medical Excellence to run an MBBS course due to serious violations of minimum standards found during a surprise inspection. Students admitted for the 2025-26 academic year will be shifted to other medical colleges in Jammu and Kashmir as supernumerary seats.

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Grab has kicked off a three-month drone delivery pilot in Tanjong Rhu, leveraging autonomous technology, the company said in a blog post on Tuesday (Jan 6).The pilot, conducted in partnership with ST Engineering's Unmanned Air Systems - which developed the drone solution - aims to test how autonomous technology can boost Grab's delivery efficiency.The pilot for Grab's drone delivery (Beta) service began on Tuesday and will run till April 12, with service running every Tuesday to Sunday, between 10am and 6pm.Up to 28 drone deliveries will be made daily, and operations will be halted during wet weather conditions and on public holidays.A typical round-trip flight takes around eight minutes.The pilot follows a similar one done in the Philippines in June 2025, where drones were used to transport food between delivery points. Geographical constraintsUsing drones will help circumvent geographical constraints that slow down deliveries and affect efficiency, said Grab.

According to the US-based television broadcaster, Washington put forward several demands to the acting President of Venezuela, Delcy Rodriguez

Sur les 48 communes de Polynésie française, seules trois disposent aujourd’hui d’un plan de prévention des risques naturels approuvé. Pour les autres, les décisions s’appuient sur des cartographies d’aléas. Depuis novembre 2024, celles-ci ont été étendues aux risques de submersion marine et d’inondation, plaçant désormais de nombreuses maisons du littoral en zone rouge. Une mesure qui complique, voire bloque, plusieurs projets de construction.

Incoming Nominated Member of Parliament (NMP) Haresh Singaraju has said that he is no longer affiliated with any political party, after a photo of him wearing a shirt bearing the People’s Action Party (PAP) logo surfaced online.The family physician at National University Polyclinics said in an Instagram on Monday (Jan 5) that the 2023 photo was taken during a party activity he had previously volunteered at.Dr Haresh had initially told the South China Morning Post that it was during a People’s Association (PA) event, which he later clarified in his Instagram post that it was incorrect.«This activity did not involve the PA. I’m now not a member of any party,» he said.The photo showed Dr Haresh wearing a shirt with the PAP logo and the word «Tampines». It has since been removed from his Instagram account, but was shared several times on Reddit.His LinkedIn profile indicates he has served as a PA grassroots leader since January 2023.Dr Haresh said that the post was archived as part of a «clean up of his Instagram account» and to «protect the identities of individuals in the pictures as I made my account public».

CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — President Donald Trump said Tuesday on his social media site that “Interim Authorities” in Venezuela would be providing 30 million to 50 million barrels of “High Quality” oil to the US at its market price, an announcement...

The Jamaica Defence Force (JDF) is reporting that a service member has been arrested by the police as part of an ongoing criminal investigation. The JDF did not provide details on the investigation against the soldier. The army said the member...

GEORGETOWN, Guyana (AP) — Guyana has threatened to deport more than 100 Brazilian miners and suspended their licences after accusing them of producing large amounts of raw gold but not declaring or failing to sell most of it to the government or...

Jamaicans participating in Canada's Seasonal Agricultural Workers Programme are set to benefit from improved employment contract conditions. Minister of State in the Ministry of Labour and Social Security Donovan Williams, made the disclosure...

The Spanish Town, St Catherine man accused of raping an intoxicated woman on Christmas Day while she slept was today granted $200,000 bail with surety in the parish court. Dave Dacres is charged with rape, indecent assault, and assault...

A 39-year-old man was arrested on Monday (Jan 5) for his alleged involvement in a case of loanshark harassment in Choa Chu Kang.It took place at about 1.35pm on Jan 2, at a residential unit along Keat Hong Link, the police said on Tuesday (Jan 6).In a image provided by the police, the front door, gate and a section of the common corridor in front of the said unit are covered with white paint.The man was identified by officers from Jurong Police Division through follow-up investigations and with the aid of images from police cameras.He will be charged in court on Jan 7.If found guilty, he may be fined up to $50,000, jailed for up to five years, and receive up to six strokes of the cane.The police warned that they have zero tolerance for loanshark harassment activities and will deal severely with those caught doing so, in accordance with the law.They also advised members of the public to stay away from loansharks and not to work with, or assist them, in any way.[[nid:727187]]editor@asiaone.com 

Four persons were taken to the hospital after an accident along the Central Expressway (CTE) on Tuesday (Jan 7) evening.Dashcam footage posted on social media showed a white sports utility Vehicle (SUV) sitting atop the roof of a red car. Ahead of the two vehicles are a ComfortDelGro taxi and a red multi-purpose vehicle (MPV) at the frontmost, with the MPV's rear tailgate visibly dented.An ambulance from Sengkang General Hospital is also seen in front of the four vehicles involved in the accident. Responding to AsiaOne's queries, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force said they were alerted to the accident involving three cars and one taxi along CTE towards the Seletar Expressway at about 7.20pm.A 69-year-old male taxi driver and his 49-year-old male passenger, another 54-year-old male car driver and his 27-year-old female passenger were conveyed to Tan Tock Seng Hospital.A 42-year-old male driver is assisting with investigations.Police investigations are ongoing.[[nid:727747]]editor@asiaone.com