The Malawi Government has pledged continued support for the eight survivors of the tragic Zimbabwe bus crash that killed 17 Malawians earlier this month, with authorities promising medical care, financial assistance and safe transportation back home. Chief Secretary Dr. Justin Adack Saidi returned to Malawi on Friday after visiting the injured survivors in Zimbabwe, where […] The post Malawi Government pledges full support for 8 survivors of deadly Zimbabwe bus crash appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Malawi joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Hypertension Day on May 17, health experts have warned that nearly half of adults living with high blood pressure in the country do not know they have the condition, exposing them to life-threatening complications such as stroke, heart disease and kidney failure. The Non-Communicable […] The post NCD Alliance Malawi says 46% of adults unaware they have high blood pressure appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Transport and Public Works Jappie Mhango has urged the contractor working on the M1 road upgrade project in Lilongwe to speed up construction works, saying government will move to clear outstanding payment certificates to help meet an October 2026 completion target. Speaking after an inspection visit this week, Mhango said he was encouraged […] The post Minister Jappie Mhango urges contractor to accelerate M1 road construction works appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Contractual obligations to the foreign buyer were fulfilled ahead of schedule

According to the Russian foreign minister, intensive political relations have developed between the two countries, while the dialogue at the highest level is regular

Crew members and the remaining staff from the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment disembarked under medical supervision

The Russian top diplomat briefed Equatorial Guinea’s Foreign Minister Simeon Oyono Esono Angue on the state of affairs in relations between Russia and the United States

Alan Lushnikov explained that Kalashnikov had implemented a project on a domestic platform to refine and implement a unified corporate product lifecycle management system

Smartphones and weaker face-to-face relationships could be accelerating the global fertility slump, the Financial Times has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

The WHO has declared a global Ebola emergency after outbreaks in DR Congo and Uganda linked to the Bundibugyo strain Read Full Article at RT.com

An independent commission led by former Prime Minister Katrín Jakobsdóttir is calling on the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare climate change a global public health emergency.

Supporters of Andy Burnham lashed out after leadership contender Wes Streeting voiced support for rejoining the EU.

Smartphones and weaker face-to-face relationships could be accelerating the global fertility slump, the Financial Times has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

The northern plains and heart of India prepare for a relentless surge of heat, as Delhi might swelter at a scorching 45°C. The Indian Meteorological Department warns of extreme weather, urging those most at risk to take necessary precautions. Meanwhile, amidst the heatwave, sporadic showers and thunderstorms are forecasted for Jammu & Kashmir, Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and adjacent areas.

A fierce political faceoff had ensued three years back during the Left regime when Congress workers were thrashed for waving black flags at Vijayan's motorcade, leading to an intense war of words between two rival factions in the coastal state. Calling Vijayan Kerala's «most cruel» home minister, senior Congress leader MM Hassan had alleged that Youth Congress protesters were beaten up for waving black flags at the CM's motorcade.

Colombian mercenary William Andres Gallego Orozco was captured and treated by Russian forces after being wounded on the Ukraine front line Read Full Article at RT.com

Suspected Boko Haram militants have abducted more than 40 students from a school in Borno State in Nigeria Read Full Article at RT.com

Senior Iranian official Mohsen Rezaei has warned that US warships enforcing a blockade of Iran could face military retaliation Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian military has carried out a large-scale missile and drone strike against Ukraine, the Defense Ministry in Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian health watchdog has said it will send specialists, logistical support, and Ebola tests to help Uganda fight an outbreak Read Full Article at RT.com

A horde of hooded youths with balaclavas descended on the Ilford High Road shop in London , grabbing armfuls of their chosen items.

Supporters of Andy Burnham lashed out after leadership contender Wes Streeting voiced support for rejoining the EU.

Labour's Greater Manchester leader went on nine overseas trips in two years - including three to the US as well as jaunts to Ireland, Japan and Singapore .

17 mai 2026- Le Ministre de l'Accès Universel à l'Eau et à l'Énergie, a appris avec une profonde émotion et une vive consternation le décès tragique de Monsieur Yves Ditougou Nziengui, agent de la Société d'Énergie et d'Eau du Gabon (SEEG), survenu dans l'après-midi du vendredi 15 mai 2026 à Gamba, alors qu'il intervenait dans le cadre de ses missions professionnelles sur une installation électrique. Au nom du Gouvernement de la République, et en son nom propre, le Ministre adresse ses (...) - NECROLOGIE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Pressure is mounting on the government of Peter Mutharika to publicly account for billions of kwacha reportedly saved through austerity measures introduced in November 2025, as critics accuse the administration of hiding crucial financial details from struggling Malawians. While the Ministry of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation insists the expenditure controls have generated “huge savings” […] The post Pressure mounts on Mutharika government to explain ‘mystery savings’ from austerity measures appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A special parliamentary committee established to investigate the plane crash that killed former Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight others on June 10, 2024, has today officially started its investigations into the tragedy. As part of the inquiry, the committee is this afternoon expected to visit Kamuzu International Airport in Lilongwe to gather information and […] The post Parliamentary committee begins investigations into Chilima plane crash appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) wants the government to start giving some Constituency Development Fund (CDF) construction projects to the Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC) to help revive the struggling State-owned institution. Speaking after meeting MHC management in Blantyre on Saturday, PAC chairperson Steve Malondera said the committee is proposing that MHC should handle some […] The post PAC pushes for Malawi Housing Corporation to get part of K5 billion CDF projects appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It was supposed to be a non-stop trip from Singapore to Malaysia, taking just over five and a half hours — but purportedly required four stops and over nine hours instead.A disgruntled traveller has shared his bad experience with Billion Stars Express' coach service in a Facebook post on Thursday (May 14).The traveller, Facebook user Toni Tan, said he had booked an 11am coach to Kuala Lumpur through Easybook with Billion Stars Express, bound for Berjaya Times Square.After making the booking, the 61-year-old swim coach received a WhatsApp confirmation informing him that the bus would pick him up at 18 Tai Seng at 11am.To avoid missing the coach, Tan and his companions rushed from Tan Tock Seng Hospital by taxi, spending $14.77 and arriving at the pickup point at 10.35am.By 11.30am, however, the bus still had not arrived.«When I contacted the company, they apologised and said the actual pickup time should be 12pm instead of 11am,» Tan said."This is unacceptable because I booked an 11am coach and your WhatsApp confirmation also clearly stated 11am.

The goal is to reach Turkey by land.And to realise that, a family of four sold their HDB flat and car to fund their travel.A video on the family's Instagram account on Sunday (May 3) announcing the start of their adventure has gone viral having been viewed over 247,000 times, garnering over 4,000 likes.«We have been planning this for a very long time. And finally, it is happening,» read the caption.Based on their most recent video, the family has reached Penang, Malaysia.Mohammad Shahrom Mahat, 44, and his wife Mastura Natasha Malek, 40, sold their three-room HDB flat and Suzuki car to finance a six-month road trip that is estimated to cost around $100,000.Together with their two children, Nadine, five, and Seth, six, the couple will be travelling through Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, China, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan, and Georgia before reaching Turkey.The family aims to reach China by June in a Toyota Hilux pickup truck.Mohammad is self-employed and will continue to run his photography business while Mastura left her job as an educational therapist.