Bathed in the late summer sunshine on the western fringes of the Isle of Lewis, it's easy to see why Great Bernera, with its white sandy beaches, might appear the perfect balm for a troubled soul.

A 32-year-old Indonesian man will be charged in court on Saturday (Aug 29) for allegedly carrying an offensive weapon at Changi Airport.Police said on Friday night that he was allegedly found concealing a knife in his high-cut shoe at the centralised screening area of Terminal 4's departure hall at about 1.10pm on Aug 27.Preliminary investigations revealed that he had concealed a knife measuring 19.5cm in length, with a 12cm blade, inside his sock.According to the police, the knife was wrapped in layers of plastic bags and sealed with tape. An aviation security officer operating an X-ray machine detected a suspicious sharp object in the right shoe, and instructed the man to remove his shoe before passing through the X-ray screening lane.He was later escorted to a search room, where a knife and a sheath were found concealed in his shoe.He will be charged with the offence of carrying an offensive weapon in a public place.If found guilty of the said offence, he could be jailed for up to three years and receive at least six strokes of the cane.

A series of massive secondary explosions has torn through a warehouse complex near Kiev following a suspected Russian drone strike Read Full Article at RT.com

The president says a Venezuela oil deal gives the US majority control of 65 billion barrels, claiming it more than doubles American reserves Read Full Article at RT.com

The Marine One helicopter with US President Donald Trump onboard nearly collided with a passenger jet due to radio issues, investigators say Read Full Article at RT.com

The daughters of a Singaporean couple, Sumit Rawla, 53, and his wife, Shubakshu Rawla, 49, missing after deadly floods tore through areas including Rasuwa district near the Nepal-Chinese border on Wednesday (Aug 26), are appealing for information on their parents.'We haven't had contact with them for almost 48 hours,« the 20-year-old and 16-year-old said in a video. They also appealed for governments to work with tech companies such as Apple and Hume to trace their parents' location, saying their parents were using these smart devices when the floods struck.»Our parents were wearing Hume smartwatches, so maybe their locations can be traced so that rescue teams can get to our parents faster and help them, and other people who are stranded get the help they need,« said one of the daughters.»We really miss them. We really want to meet our parents soon," they said.According to the video post, the two Singaporeans and other Kailash pilgrims from India were staying in Timure, Rasuwa. 

A video of a man throwing bags of rubbish outside his neighbour's corridor has gone viral on TikTok, but both parties say the incident is the latest chapter in a months-long dispute marked by complaints, police reports and failed mediation efforts.The video, posted by user Kelly Lee @softhearted_kelly on Sunday (Aug 23), shows a man walking across the corridor and tossing bags of rubbish outside her unit before returning to his unit. Lee, 36, has also posted several CCTV clips that she says show her neighbour and his sister allegedly leaving rubbish outside her door.Some of the videos also capture confrontations between the neighbours, during which vulgarities were exchanged.Her TikTok videos have gone viral. One video showing her neighbour throwing rubbish outside her unit received nearly 500,000 views, while another video showing her daughter and her daughter's boyfriend being scolded amassed more than 433,000 views.

Before the ink had even dried on U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order to rename Lake Ontario, a Canadian company was already selling hats with the Great Lake's true name emblazoned on it.

The US leader also admitted that he would never agree to go into space

Two residential buildings, a minibus, and two civil infrastructure facilities were damaged

More than 65 billion barrels of the country's proven oil reserves have passed under the control of the US

But Sean Parnell, the Pentagon’s assistant for public affairs, denied this, the TV channel said

Pete Hegseth stressed that it is «100% false»

The flight from Barcelona to Singapore was just about to take off from the runway when SIA chief stewardess Serene Koh was alerted to a passenger who had suddenly become unconscious and was slumped in his seat.Koh immediately checked on the 71-year-old passenger and found he had no breath or pulse and was unresponsive.With help from leading steward Idris Abu, Koh got the man on the floor of the plane and performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).She then signalled to inflight manager Kueh Joo Tong to fetch medical equipment, including an automated external defibrillator.Their actions saved the man’s life.The three members of the cabin crew were among 29 individuals and teams lauded for their extraordinary service at the annual Singapore Airlines CEO Service Excellence Awards ceremony on Aug 28, held at the Singapore Edition hotel.Koh, when asked how she felt at the time, said: “I was shocked, and the first thing that came to my mind was to quickly get a response from him, to check if he had a spontaneous pulse and breathing.”

Blantyre Water Board (BWB) Chief Executive Officer Yeremia Chihana has been suspended with immediate effect, pending an inquiry into allegations of misconduct, in a dramatic shake-up at the top of the utility. The suspension follows a resolution passed by the BWB Board on Thursday, 28 August 2026, according to a memorandum issued to all staff […] The post Chihana barred from contacting staff amid suspension: misconduct allegations at Blantyre Water Board appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Government has gazetted sweeping new measures aimed at strengthening customer identification and due diligence across Malawi’s banking sector, in a fresh crackdown designed to choke off money laundering and other financial crimes plaguing the country’s financial system. The new measures, contained in two notices issued under the Financial Crimes Act, formally revoke the previous 2018 […] The post Crackdown on dirty money: New rules force banks to verify every customer’s identity appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Members of Parliament investigating the June 10 military aircraft crash that killed former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others turned their fire on Mzuzu Airport officer-in-charge Joseph Moyo on Friday, accusing him of relaying unverified weather information directly to pilots while bypassing the facility’s certified meteorological experts entirely. Zomba Thondwe MP Dumisani Lindani led a […] The post Chilima crash inquiry: Officer with NO meteorology qualification admits altering weather data for pilots appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The high court could decide to hear the case in the term that begins in October.

A county coroner said that the pathologist who examined a newborn who tested positive for measles did not believe the virus played a role in the baby’s death.

RT looks at the top stories that defined the week’s news, including a covert CIA visit to Moscow and the UK’s missile gambit in Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com

Milo Yiannopoulos has been detained by US immigration authorities in Louisiana and faces deportation after overstaying his legal status Read Full Article at RT.com

Critics said it raised fresh questions about Labour's commitment to defence and security of the nation.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika has vowed to ramp up Malawi’s human rights protections — issuing the pledge during a high‑profile meeting at Kamuzu Palace with the outgoing Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) team. The Commissioners, whose three‑year term officially ended on August 26, 2026, were hosted for what insiders described as a “frank and forward‑looking” […] The post MHRC chiefs exit after turbulent term — Mutharika promises ‘new era’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Prophet Amos Kambale, founder of Life International Church (LIC), has graduated with a Master’s Degree in Project Management from the Malawi School of Government in Kanengo, where he was the highest‑scoring student in his class.Kambale, who trained as an architect before entering full‑time ministry, established LIC in 2016. The church, which began at Lilongwe LEA […] The post Prophet Kambale graduates with Master’s in Project Management as MSG qualification renews debate on church–business boundaries appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The panel, headed by Infosys co-founder and technology expert Nandan Nilekani, was announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi last month amid heightened scrutiny of the examination system following NEET-UG paper leak controversy and youth protests over alleged lapses in the test’s conduct. It will also look at measures to improve accessibility and inclusion, while factoring in student well-being during the examination process.

Speaking at the Commonwealth Secretariat in London, CJI Kant said, “Countries that are finally industrialising are being asked to move rapidly towards renewable power, and are often made to bear the brunt of criticism when they cannot move fast enough.” “The challenge, therefore, is to reconcile the urgency of the clean energy transition with the principles of fairness and shared responsibility that must underpin it,” the CJI said.

Of 7,500 In Himalayan Regions, 200 Are High Risk

Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro CEO Jennifer Williams says early increases to Churchill Falls electricity prices, more power for Labrador and less risk in approach to export sales, are all features of the new agreement on Churchill River power.