Malawi’s Minister of Local Government, Dr  Ben Malubgs Phiri, has said high illiteracy and poverty are the main drivers behind attacks on elderly people over witchcraft accusations in the country. Phiri made the remarks in Mzimba on Sunday during a stakeholder engagement, held in the wake of a recent case in which three people died […] The post Minister says government ‘will not tolerate’ witchcraft accusations against elderly appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

An opposition Malawi Congress Party (MCP) MP has  publicly humiliated the ruling DPP government, demanding it slash its own flagship Constituency Development Fund (CDF) pledge from a colossal K5 billion to a mere K500 million — bluntly declaring the administration “cannot afford its own promise.” Salima North MP Maxwell Mnjema, speaking at a political gathering […] The post MCP MP demands DPP slash CDF pledge from K5bn to K500m appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Lilongwe Nyanja MP Steve Baba Malondera has ignited a political firestorm after launching a blistering attack on senior figures within the Malawi Congress Party, insisting former President Lazarus Chakwera was “a good leader undone by those around him.” Speaking at a packed community gathering in Malembo, Malondera didn’t hold back, laying the blame for MCP’s […] The post MP blames Chakwera’s inner circle — stacked with family and church allies — for MCP’s collapse appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat discussed marriage as a discipline instilling dharma. He noted live-in relationships as a modern alternative with consequences. Bhagwat also welcomed modernity while calling live-in relationships a blind imitation. He stressed that LGBTQ people are part of society and should be accepted. Elders should practice mobile discipline and engage in family conversations.

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor humorously responded to his son's social media call. His son suggested banning «boomers» from using WhatsApp. This exchange followed a debate on children's social media access. Zoho co-founder Sridhar Vembu proposed banning young children from social media. The discussion highlights differing views on digital platform usage for youth.

Opposition parties will strongly raise police action against protesting students in Parliament. Rahul Gandhi demanded accountability from Home Minister Amit Shah regarding the incident. He questioned the use of lethal force and deployment of plainclothes personnel. The INDIA bloc will finalize its strategy for parliamentary discussions on Monday. Opposition leaders are calling for a judicial commission to investigate the alleged assault.

TEHRAN – Minister of Science, Research and Technology Hossein Simaei-Sarraf has delivered a lecture at the 2026 global conference on the International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development, proposing that UNESCO member states establish an international framework to protect scientists, universities, and research institutions against military attacks.

TEHRAN – A total of 128 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from July 18 to 24, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

TEHRAN – Over the past years, the Department of Environment (DOE) has undertaken extensive measures to protect, monitor, restore, and develop mangrove forests.

TEHRAN – Ali Jafarian, a senior advisor to the health minister, in separate meetings with Anupriya Patel, India’s Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, and Budi Gunadi Sadikin, Indonesia’s Health Minister, has explored avenues to enhance cooperation in the health sector.

Toronto police are investigating after two separate locations of a Jewish-owned bakery chain reported damage, with one hit by gunfire, on Sunday morning.

The fires merging have impacted Highway 97, which is now shut down between Loon Lake Road and Chasm Road.

The US military is eyeing a raid involving thousands of troops and elite commandos to seize Iran’s uranium stockpile, the NYP reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Nations that support US aggression against Iran will be treated as legitimate targets, Iran warns Read Full Article at RT.com

[allAfrica] When Eric was diagnosed with HIV at 26, a doctor told him to plan for his funeral and give up on the idea of children.

The US military is eyeing a raid involving thousands of troops and elite commandos to seize Iran’s uranium stockpile, the NYP reports Read Full Article at RT.com

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a high-powered task force for examination reforms. This move follows recent irregularities in national entrance examinations like NEET-UG. The Congress party criticized the initiative as an attempt to repair the Prime Minister's image. The government aims to establish a foolproof examination system through this task force. Recommendations from a previous committee have yet to be fully implemented.

Kiev is using “terrorist tactics” against civilians to compensate for battlefield losses, Russian Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik said Read Full Article at RT.com

Two Russian cosmonauts and a NASA astronaut have landed safely in Kazakhstan after an eight-month mission aboard the ISS Read Full Article at RT.com

More than 700,000 people were evacuated ahead of Typhoon Hongxia, which disrupted transportation and grounded flights in southern China Read Full Article at RT.com

The Malawi Queens lit up their Commonwealth Games campaign with a commanding 64–48 victory over Northern Ireland, delivering a performance full of control, accuracy and intent in their second outing of the tournament. Malawi set the tone early, racing to a 19–9 lead after a dominant first quarter and maintaining their grip to go 35–23 […] The post Queens power past Northern Ireland — Malawi seal first Commonwealth Games win appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Kamuzu Barracks’ 4–1 dismantling of Mafco at Civo Stadium offered the clearest indicator yet of a league beginning to stretch at the top, with the Lilongwe side’s efficiency contrasting sharply with the stumbles elsewhere. Kelvin Hanganda’s hat‑trick — the weekend’s standout individual return — underscored a side increasingly comfortable imposing itself on mid‑table opposition, while […] The post Wanderers back on top, but only just — Draw exposes fragility at the summit appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a high-powered task force for examination reforms. Nandan Nilekani, Infosys co-founder, will lead this important government initiative. The task force includes prominent figures from ISRO and IIT Madras. This development follows recent student protests and a minister's resignation. The government aims to address broader reforms within the education sector.

Opposition parties will intensify their Parliament attack on the government. They are demanding Home Minister Amit Shah's resignation over police action. This action involved students protesting the NEET paper leak issue. The government is also set to introduce amendments to the anti-paper leak law. Questions are also being raised about a key higher education secretary appointment.

India's drug regulator cancelled seven Ethics Committee registrations nationwide. Inspections revealed serious violations of clinical trial rules and guidelines. These committees oversee participant rights and safety during medical studies. The action followed a thorough compliance assessment and review process. This move ensures better adherence to regulatory standards for drug trials.

As the monsoon session reconvenes, tensions rise again over the NEET-UG paper leak scandal. Opposition factions are determined to maintain pressure on the administration following significant protests. Prime Minister Modi has introduced reforms for examinations and established a dedicated task force for student welfare. In response, Rahul Gandhi is targeting the government over police conduct. The government aims to introduce a bill designed to eradicate malpractice in examinations.

President Donald Trump took to his Truth Social platform Saturday evening to share an AI -generated image of his proposed North America Air Filter Barrier.

CHARLOTTE DALY IN JEDDAH: Joshua, twice dropped by Prenga in the first round before knocking him out in the second, admitted it had been 'tough'.

A Burundian national living in Malawi unleashed a terrifying night‑time rampage inside Machinga District Hospital, smashing equipment and wrecking property after doctors told him his wife had died while receiving treatment. Witnesses say the man “exploded with rage” the moment medics broke the tragic news — turning the hospital’s emergency wing into a scene of […] The post Burundi man’s fury sparks hospital rampage — Wife’s death triggers chaos appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A civil society watchdog has demanded an urgent forensic audit and criminal prosecutions after Malawi’s state grain trader admitted losing yet another huge stockpile of maize to spoilage — the latest in a mounting string of scandals plaguing the country’s strategic food reserves. The National Advocacy Platform (NAP) launched its blistering attack after Agriculture Development […] The post ADMARC scandal deepens as third maize spoilage incident exposed in weeks appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.