On Sunday alone, anti-aircraft defenses in the Iranian capital were engaged approximately six times Read more
TEHRAN – Dr. Marzieh Asgari, a faculty member at Tehran University of Medical Sciences and a neonatology specialist at Bahrami Children’s Hospital, was martyred along with her three-year-old child following a terrorist missile strike by the Israeli regime targeting her residence in Tehran.
About 300,000 Pioneer Generation Singaporeans will receive MediSave top-ups amounting to over $160 million in July.In a statement released on Monday (June 16), the Ministry of Finance (MOF) announced that the annual Pioneer Generation MediSave top-ups are provided on top of the regular GST Voucher for eligible Singaporeans aged 65 and above.Eligible Pioneers will receive enhanced annual top-ups ranging from $300 to $1,200 in July, up from $250 to $900 in 2024.Older Pioneers born in 1939 or earlier with serious pre-existing conditions will also receive additional top-ups of $50 or $200 to help cover higher MediShield Life premiums.«Pioneers born earlier generally receive larger MediSave top-ups as they typically have less savings than younger members of the generation and may need more support with their annual health insurance premiums,» the ministry said. The top-up will be automatically credited to the CPF MediSave Accounts of eligible Pioneers.MediSave funds can be used to pay premiums for MediShield Life, CareShield Life, ElderShield, and other MediSave-approved insurance plans.
Mogadishu (HOL) – The Somali National Army (SNA), with support from local militia forces, killed several Al-Shabab militants and seized a significant cache of weapons during a planned military operation in the Lower Shabelle region, officials confirmed Sunday.
Mogadishu (HOL) – Somalia’s Minister of Defense, Ahmed Moallim Fiqi, met with Turkish Ambassador Alper Aktaş in Mogadishu on Sunday during a luncheon held in honor of the crew of the Oruc Reis, the Turkish oil exploration vessel that has successfully concluded a 234-day seismic survey mission off Somalia’s coast.
Garowe (HOL) – Puntland regional authorities have confirmed that the leader of the Islamic State in Somalia, Abdikadir Mumin, has escaped, even as Puntland forces announced the capture of 98% of the Calmiskaat mountain range, a key ISIS stronghold in the Bari region.
A 10,000-tonne incinerator, which lies within a mile of a nursery, a primary school and a sixth form college, is being built and will be up and running next year. But locals are making a last ditch attempt to stop it.
EXCLUSIVE: Emma Edwards, 50,said she faced 'utter contempt' when she tried to complain about her vet practice after her dog Coco was 'misdiagnosed' with pancreatitis.
Belinda Taylor, from Totnes in Devon, fell 15,000ft dive to her death alongside an instructor in a 'tragic accident' at Dunkeswell Airfield, in Devon , on Friday.
Commercial airline pilot Steve Schreiber, who analyses plane crashes and close calls, said a new clearer video shows the doomed flight suffered a 'dual engine failure'.
Behind many of the men who have brought misery to the city, there are women attracted to the power of its most notorious criminals.
Malawi’s aviation and investment landscape is set for a significant transformation following a major development involving a local company, Rayoni Holdings Limited, which has entered into an international leasing and resale agreement for four Airbus aircrafts. The aircrafts are currently owned by firms based in Dubai and Dublin (Ireland) and are expected to be registered […] The post Rayoni Holdings Strikes Landmark Aircraft Deal, Poised to Boost Malawi’s Aviation and Foreign Exchange Earnings appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
“I do not fear 16 September,” thundered Vice President Dr. Michael Bizwick Usi in Zomba yesterday, as the Odya Zake Alibe Mlandu political movement shook the Eastern Region with a message that’s fast capturing the soul of a restless nation: truth, dignity, and self-reliance. After a thunderous national debut at Masintha Ground in April, Odya […] The post “I Do Not Fear 16 September!” — Usi’s Odya Zake Storms Zomba, Ignites New Political Fire appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Vitumbiko Mumba, an aspiring Member of Parliament for Mzimba Central Constituency, is making headlines for all the right reasons — by rejecting traditional vote-buying tactics and launching an ambitious, people-centered development program that prioritizes empowerment over handouts. At the heart of his vision is the Mumba Revolving Fund (MUREF), a new financial initiative designed to […] The post “Business Loans, Not Buying Coffins”: How Mumba Wants to Innovatively Transform Mzimba Central Constituency appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The Muslim Students Association (MSA) has reaffirmed its commitment to helping Muslim students across Malawi find a healthy balance between academic excellence and Islamic values. Speaking during a special gathering on Saturday in Blantyre, the association’s General Secretary, Mustapher Mmadi—an Automobile Engineering student at the Malawi University of Business and Applied Sciences (MUBAS)—said the […] The post Muslim Students Association Emphasizes Balance Between Education and Faith appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Pharmaceutical stakeholders in Malawi have issued a strong call to action: invest in local drug manufacturing or continue facing drug shortages, foreign exchange crises, and a flood of substandard imports. Speaking during the 2025 Pharmacy Expo held in Blantyre on Saturday, William Mpute, President of the Pharmaceutical Society of Malawi (PHASOM), warned that unless urgent […] The post Drug Imports Draining Malawi: Pharmaceutical Stakeholders Push for Local Manufacturing Revolution appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Masoud Pezeshkian stressed that «the Iranian people must unite and strongly resist aggression»
Ambulance service said that MDA teams evacuated 87 casualties to hospitals
The unnamed official told Reuters that Iran made «clear that it will not negotiate while under attack»
According to Vyacheslav Gladkov, two shells and ten drones were fired at the Graivoronsky district, damaging a social infrastructure facility
Overnight into June 13, Israel kicked off Operation Rising Lion aimed against Iran’s nuclear program
[New Times] In bustling markets in the City of Kigali, shoppers and sellers are feeling the pinch. Tomatoes that once sold for Rwf 200 now go for Rwf 500 at bare minimum while a small bucket that used to cost Rwf1,500 is now Rwf2,500.
[Leadership] President Bola Tinubu has directed security chiefs to implement his earlier directive to bring lasting peace and security to Benue State.
For Danielle Grizzle, a third-year construction management student at the University of Technology (UTech), the dream of becoming a site supervisor and project manager once seemed on the brink of collapse. “I would cry,” Grizzle shared, reflecting...
Jamaica College (JC) is celebrating its seventh consecutive year topping the Jamaica Stock Exchange (JSE) virtual High School Stock Market Game. The team, coached by Mr Oliver Irons and comprising Justin Phinn, Jocade Hudson, Kyle Brown, Dhruv...
Sandy Bay Primary School in Hanover has emerged as the winner of the Trees for Peace Competition, an initiative of the Violence Prevention Alliance (VPA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Skills, Youth and Information. The...
The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Multi-Country Office in Jamaica says it is ready to partner with Jamaica and The Bahamas on securing scaled up disaster resilience and recovery financing, including provision of technical assistance...
The Ministry of Labour and Social Security (MLSS) has cleared WH Car Service, the popular Chinese-operated auto repair shop, to reopen following investigations into labour law compliance. The garage, located at Ferry Pen, near the St Catherine–St...
Amitabh Kant, a retired IAS officer, concludes his 45-year public service career, stepping down as India's G20 Sherpa. He expressed gratitude to the Prime Minister for the opportunity to contribute to India's development through initiatives like Make in India and Startup India. Kant now aims to support India's progress by working with startups and academic institutions.
A 48-year-old woman has been arrested for her suspected involvement in using another person's credit card details to make over $262,000 worth of unauthorised transactions.In a statement on Sunday (June 15), the police said they received multiple reports on June 11 from victims of scammers posing as staff members from the Monetary Authority of Singapore.According to the police, money belonging to the victims were purportedly transferred to a credit card, which was then used to make unauthorised transactions. Follow-up investigations by officers from the Commercial Affairs Department established the identity of the credit cardholder, who was found to be another victim of a government official impersonating scam.He had been instructed by the scammers to apply for a credit card and provide them with the credit card credentials. The card was eventually traced to the 48-year-old woman, who was arrested on June 14 while attempting to make a purchase at a jewellery store.
