Homeowner Alice Park was delighted when she received an email from the Housing and Development Board (HDB) in end-November 2024. The email informed the 57-year-old childcare teacher that she could finally collect the keys to her Build-To-Order (BTO) two-room flexi flat at Punggol Point Cove. The project had been delayed by about nine to 12 months. Park is one of the 1,100-odd buyers under phase two of this project, which was put up for sale in 2019. However, the Covid-19 pandemic had resulted in delays of between six and nine months for this project. A change of contractor in July 2023 led to further delay of about three months, reported The Straits Times then.

Downing Street is said to believe a royal visit to America would help 'reinforce the special relationship' after incoming US president Donald Trump met Prince William in Paris last month.

Keir Starmer sent his congratulations in a gushing statement overnight, insisting Transatlantic ties are built on 'unshakeable foundations'.

[Nile Post] Justice Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission, has announced that Ugandans who turn 18 after February 10, 2025, will not be eligible to vote in the 2026 general elections.

Malawians are reeling from the country’s ranking as the fourth most expensive fuel market in Africa, with petrol prices soaring to $1.459 per litre. This grim reality has left many families struggling to survive as the ripple effects of high fuel costs devastate the economy. According to Global Petrol Prices’ January 2025 data, only the […] The post Malawians Struggle as Skyrocketing Fuel Prices Worsen Economic Hardships appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Amid soaring fertilizer prices that have pushed a single 50-kilogram bag to an eye-watering K115,000, the government’s fertilizer loan program through the National Economic Empowerment Fund (Neef) is providing a lifeline to struggling smallholder farmers across Malawi. For Grace Namaona, 67, from Chafuta Village in Thyolo District, the loans have rekindled hope for a better […] The post Neef Fertilizer Loans Offer Hope to Struggling Farmers Amid Rising Costs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has demonstrated that it is not leaving anything to chance in its preparations for the September 2025 elections. From the north to the south, and the center to the east, the party’s leadership is actively engaging with the grassroots, aspiring candidates, and voters in what appears to be a well-coordinated […] The post DPP’s Groundwork Shows Serious Commitment to September Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has reached a groundbreaking milestone, becoming the first company to achieve a K2 trillion market capitalization on the Malawi Stock Exchange (MSE). The ‘Bank of the Nation’ was also the first financial institution to hit the K1 trillion market capitalization mark last year. The Bank’s share price scaled from […] The post NBM plc Market Capitalization hits K2 Trillion appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President, Fleetwood Haiya, has called for integrity and professionalism among Malawian football referees to ensure a smooth 2025-2026 football season. Haiya was speaking at Sunbird Livingstonia Hotel in Salima on Sunday when he presided over the 2025 FIFA Referee Badges Presentation ahead of the season. He said the event was […] The post Haiya calls for integrity among referees appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President-elect Donald Trump will sign a number of executive orders on immigration and other issues shortly after being sworn in on Monday. 

A source claims that the incoming US administration works closely with the Reform UK party after Labour members campaigned for Kamala Harris Read Full Article at RT.com

A tanker explosion has left 86 dead and 55 injured, having occurred as locals were gathering spilled fuel in Niger state Read Full Article at RT.com

Sanjay Roy was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Kolkata court for the rape and murder of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College. Roy claimed innocence, but forensic evidence linked him to the crime. The victim's parents seek the death penalty and believe others are involved. The case has drawn national attention for its severity.

A Kolkata court sentenced Sanjay Roy to life imprisonment and fined him Rs 50,000 for the rape and murder of a 31-year-old doctor. While the CBI called for the death penalty in this 'rarest of rare' case, the court declined, deeming it not sufficiently rare. Roy maintains he was framed and coerced into confessing.

Rahul Gandhi wrote to Delhi's chief minister and Union health minister urging immediate action to aid patients suffering in poor conditions outside AIIMS. He highlighted the lack of essential facilities and the financial burden on patients while advocating for better public healthcare infrastructure.

A Mississauga, Ont., man says he was detained in the Amritsar, India, airport on New Year’s Eve without food or medical assistance for 36 hours before Indian officials ejected him from the country.

While recent headlines have focused on returning U.S. president Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs against Canadian products, retailers in this country have also been considering the possible impact of the additional tariffs he’s threatened on goods coming from China.

Jennifer Craft got a $1,245 bursary from the Ontario government to help cover child-care costs while she was in nursing school back in 1996. But the province recently sent a collection agency to get the money back — claiming she failed to file the correct paperwork some 30 years ago.

A Thane magistrate's investigation has found five police officers responsible for the custodial death of Akshay Shinde, accused in a sexual assault case. Shinde's family disputes the police's claim of self-defense, suggesting a staged encounter. The Bombay High Court has been urged to file an FIR, and a Special Investigation Team is set to probe further.

Mumbai Police arrested Shariful Islam Shehzad Mohammad Rohilla Amin Fakir, accused of stabbing Bollywood star Saif Ali Khan. Following the attack, Shehzad evaded arrest until police tracked him using CCTV footage and payment records. Shehzad is in custody, facing multiple charges, including possible international conspiracy involvement.

West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee demands capital punishment for Sanjay Roy, convicted of raping and murdering a 31-year-old doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The court, basing the verdict on extensive forensic evidence and testimonies, found Roy guilty. The case has sparked significant outrage and protests.

Prime accused Sanjay Roy, maintaining his innocence, claims he has been framed in the rape and murder case of a doctor at RG Kar Medical College. The CBI lawyer advocates for the highest penalty. Roy, a civic volunteer, was convicted under multiple sections, with the crime causing nationwide protests and reaching the Supreme Court.

The Uttarakhand government, led by CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, has approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) manual, staying true to their 2022 electoral promise. Following legislative approval and presidential assent, the state is set to be first in India to implement the UCC covering marriage, divorce, and inheritance laws.

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has claimed Biden’s presidency was defined by Ukraine focus, straining US-Russia relations Read Full Article at RT.com

Paul Mashatile has stressed the need for Africa to grow independently, reducing reliance on Western economies Read Full Article at RT.com

A source claims that the incoming US administration works closely with the Reform UK party after Labour members campaigned for Kamala Harris Read Full Article at RT.com

Western Bureau: National Security Minister Dr Horace Chang, who is also the member of Parliament for St James North West, says the newly opened Child and Adolescent Wellness Centre in St James is expected to play a primary role in crime reduction...

WESTERN BUREAU: Phillip Paulwell, the opposition spokesman on energy and climate change, says that, should the People’s National Party (PNP) form the next government, it has already developed a plan to reduce the cost of electricity by more than US...

The US Supreme Court on January 17, upheld a law requiring TikTok’s China-based parent company, ByteDance, to sell the video app by January 19, or face a nationwide ban on the app. In a unanimous decision, the court rejected TikTok’s claim that the...

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali government has denied reports claiming it summoned its ambassador to Kenya, Jibril Ibrahim Abdulle after a Kenya-registered aircraft entered Somali airspace without authorization on January 18 and transported Jubbaland leader Ahmed Mohamed Islam «Madobe» to Nairobi.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud inspected the Ministry of Defense headquarters in Mogadishu on Sunday as part of efforts to increase the country’s security strategy.

Hargeisa (HOL) – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi Irro has pledged to strengthen ties with Ethiopia and Djibouti to improve Somaliland's economic development, security, and regional cooperation.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has risked yet another uproar by posing with Conor McGregor, but photos suggest the meeting may not have gone all that smoothly.