[allAfrica] Mombasa, Kenya -- Over the past year, South Africa has witnessed several incidents in which migrants, asylum seekers and undocumented people have reportedly faced barriers to essential healthcare, including maternal and child health services.

Speaking at the «Hara Bhara Swaraj: A Tribute to Rajiv Gandhi's Vision» programme, the Gandhi Scion described the ideological contest in India as a deeper struggle over how people understand themselves, freedom and their place in society. The Congress leader also drew a distinction between the RSS's worldview and Mahatma Gandhi's idea of 'Swaraj', saying no organisation or individual could claim to know what is true for another person.

Prominent Democrats from President Donald Trump’s first-term battles are losing in primaries, a signal their party wants something else as it looks to 2028.

Like the senator from South Carolina, candidates have admitted to not knowing things before. Doing so rarely ends well for them.

From Debutants to a Nation’s Pride The Scorchers have returned home as far more than WAFCON runners up. They have returned as history makers and brought eternal joy to the Warm Heart of Africa. Prior to this tournament, Malawi had never appeared at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). Now, after their first appearance, […] The post History has been Scorched! A tale about Malawi Scorchers; The dark horse of 2026 WAFCON appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Silver Strikers Ladies have touched down in Gaborone as they eye a maiden charge towards the CAF Women’s Champions League — and it’s a Friday date with Mozambique’s Costa do Sol that kicks things off. The Malawian champions swapped Kamuzu International for Sir Seretse Khama International on Wednesday, landing in Botswana with the COSAFA qualifiers […] The post Silver Strikers Ladies set for Costa do Sol test as COSAFA qualifiers begin appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi is entering yet another dark chapter in its electricity crisis. The much-touted Mozambique-Malawi Interconnection Project, meant to inject urgently needed power into the national grid, has missed its third commissioning deadline. The latest promise — that the connection would be operational by the end of July — has passed without a single megawatt flowing […] The post Malawi’s power crisis deepens as Mozambique lifeline misses third deadline appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The former chairs of a panel that advises the federal government on endangered wildlife have published an open letter highlighting concerns over proposed changes to the Species At Risk Act, which they say could lead to the «wilful extinction» of endangered species in Canada.

Several Canadian cities are pursuing bylaws to restrict the sale of invasive plants by garden centres and nurseries. Advocates with the Canadian Coalition for Invasive Plant Regulation say a federal horticulture body and invasive plant database would help a biodiversity crisis in the making.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is trialling a humanoid robot named Olly at Little India MRT station on the Downtown Line from Aug 31 to Sep 11.According to LTA's Facebook post on Thursday (Aug 20), the friendly new face will be roaming around the MRT station on weekdays during the two weeks, between 10am and noon.It will guide commuters with wayfinding on the station platform and answer any questions about MRT lines and LTA.The humanoid robot will also be accompanied and supervised by LTA team at all times.It is being trialled to explore how AI-enabled technologies can support public transport operations and improve commuting experiences.LTA said that commuters might spot Olly before his trial begins as he is currently undergoing mapping and testing to familiarise himself with the station environment.This technology follows LTA's recent trial of facial recognition technology for fare payment earlier this month.

Bei-Ing Wanton Noodle hawker Yeo Song Khoon has returned to work a day earlier than expected. The 73-year-old had previously indicated that he would resume work on Aug 21, but was back at his Roxy Square stall on Thursday (Aug 20), where he was seen using a walking aid, limping noticeably and moving gingerly as he prepared for the lunchtime crowd.Speaking to AsiaOne, Yeo said he was still experiencing pain and taking medication for his injuries but was determined to continue working.“I have another doctor's appointment tomorrow and I don’t want to go back. The doctor said that if I were to take the medications, I don’t need to go for surgery,” said Yeo.Despite taking medication, Yeo said his back injury continues to affect his sleep, making it difficult for him to lie down at night. «I have to sit up in a position that is comfortable for me to sleep. It is painful but I just bear with it,» he said.How the incident unfoldedYeo was allegedly shoved to the ground by a male customer at the coffee shop in Roxy Square on Aug 15 after patting the customer's young daughter's head.

The Russian military has carried out a large-scale strike against drone-making plants and other targets in Kiev, Moscow has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Emir Kusturica has accused YouTube of censorship after the Google-owned platform removed his channel ‘My Life’ Read Full Article at RT.com

Pakistan has summoned the US charge d’affaires after Trump special envoy Sergio Gor’s comments on Jammu and Kashmir Read Full Article at RT.com

[allAfrica] Geneva -- Sudan is facing mounting displacement and humanitarian pressures as escalating conflict and destructive seasonal flooding compound an already grave humanitarian situation, says the UN migration agency.

During construction work in Bhanauli village, workers discovered twenty-nine large metal spheres buried deep within the ground. These intriguing copper spheres, each measuring sixty centimeters across, resembled ancient munitions. Local police and the Uttar Pradesh Archaeology Department quickly secured the unusual find. Specialists are now engaged in examining the spheres to determine their historical significance and origin, with plans for additional archaeological research to ascertain their context.

TEHRAN - On 19 August, the world marks World Humanitarian Day, a time to honour humanitarian workers and to stand with people affected by crises around the world.

TEHRAN – Mazandaran University is scheduled to play host to Iran-China Science Day, an official with the science ministry has said.

TEHRAN – A total of 90 earthquakes have been recorded across the country in a week from August 8th to 14th, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

It is understood that while he 'welcomes' the chance to see Harry and his family in a private and personal capacity, the King is clear that there will be 'no alteration' to the Duke and Duchess's role.

TEHRAN – The Iranian Red crescent Society (IRCS) has proposed the establishment of a BRICS network of community-based health centers.

A Home Office publication setting out the 'rules and expectations' of living in Britain will be handed to asylum seekers as part of an education campaign.

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