National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has donated K10 million to the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi (ESCOM) in support of their upcoming Power Institute for East and Southern Africa (PIESA) Conference in Lilongwe. The conference is scheduled to take place at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe from February 22 to 24, bringing […] The post NBM plc supports ESCOM PIESA conference with K10 million appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The gloves are off. The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has demanded immediate action from the Malawi Police Service over what it describes as calculated threats and attacks against Counsel Alexious Kamangira and his family — a development that raises serious questions about the safety of voices that dare to challenge power. This is not […] The post HRDC Fires Warning: Silence the Threats Against Kamangira — Or Admit Democracy Is Under Siege appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has commended National Smallholder Farmers Association of Malawi (NASFAM) for its tireless efforts in reducing post-harvest losses among smallholder farmers in Malawi. AGRA Malawi Country Programs Lead, Valentine Miheso, made the remarks after touring NASFAM Commercial in Lilongwe on Thursday. AGRA is leading a multi country county […] The post AGRA hails NASFAM for taking centre stage in post-harvest loss reduction efforts appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

There is no charge. There is no conviction. There is no lawful trigger for removal — and that is why the Human Rights Consultative Committee (HRCC) says demands for Attorney General Frank Mbeta’s resignation are legally hollow and dangerously premature. Addressing the media this morning, HRCC came out swinging against what it described as growing […] The post No Charges, No Grounds: HRCC Slams Calls for AG Mbeta’s Resignation as Constitutionally Baseless appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

An investor who was in business with Jeffrey Epstein; a prominent Quebec businessman who tried to sell Epstein his villa; the province's pension fund manager rethinks one of its partnerships — here are three ways Quebec shows up in the Epstein files.

RT breaks down Vladimir Zelensky’s recent profanity-laden interviews Read Full Article at RT.com

The leaders of France and Italy have clashed over the murder of a right-wing activist in France Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has said he “would love to have China and Russia” on his ‘Board of Peace’ Read Full Article at RT.com

The US-led initiative has been envisaged to secure a supply chain for AI, semiconductors, and critical minerals Read Full Article at RT.com

A UN fact-finding mission has accused Sudan’s Rapid Support Forces of targeting non-Arab communities in a genocidal campaign Read Full Article at RT.com

This paper examines the persistent upward bias in euro area households’ inflation perceptions and expectations, even when realized inflation is near the ECB’s target. It discusses behavioural and informational drivers of this bias, its implications for consumption, wage setting, and monetary policy transmission, and the challenges it poses for ECB communication and credibility. The study concludes that improved monitoring and household-oriented communication are essential. This document was provided by the Economic Governance and EMU Scrutiny Unit at the request of the Committee on Economic and Monetary Affairs (ECON) ahead of the Monetary Dialogue with the ECB President on 26 February 2026. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

This study, undertaken by Ecocentric, evaluates Malta’s implementation of EU Directive 2002/49/EC on the assessment and management of environmental noise. It evaluates the reasons for the several complaints about noise pollution in Malta and provides suggestions to overcome these. The study has been commissioned by the European Parliament’s Committee of Petitions and managed by the Policy Department for Citizens, Equality and Culture. Source : © European Union, 2026 - EP

Katie Yates was in the bath when Jason Smith grabbed her head and pushed it under water. 'He tried to drown me. I couldn't breathe. He lifted me out and did it again,' says Katie, 42.

The splendour of the Royal Lodge will have felt a world away when the heavy police cell door clinked shut behind Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.

Eleven hours after officers knocked on his door on the Sandringham estate to arrest him on suspicion of misconduct in public office, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor was released under investigation.

Quentin Griffiths, 58, mysteriously plunged from the 17th floor of his condominium in Pattaya, according to reports.

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Police are looking for an unlicensed driver after an hit-and-run accident at Simei on Friday (Feb 20) early morning.Videos shared on social media show thick plumes of smoke emerging from a grey SsangYong car mounted on the curb outside Changkat Primary School.Separate videos also show a police car and ambulance parked nearby.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said that they were alerted to the incident at around 1am, where a car is believed to have self-skidded along Simei Street 3.A 21-vear-old man was arrested at the scene for permitting another person to drive without a valid driving licence. The driver of the car had fled the scene before the police arrived, and efforts to locate him are underway, the police said.The Singapore Civil Defence Force told AsiaOne that one person was assessed for minor injuries and that they declined to be sent to the hospital.Police investigations are ongoing.[[nid:730159]]dana.leong@asiaone.com 

Some 22,000 eligible civil servants will be receiving salary adjustments of between 2 per cent and 9 per cent come Aug 1, said the Public Service Division (PSD).The salary revisions were announced by PSD in a media release on Friday (Feb 20).It said that salary levels in the market have increased since the last revisions to the affected schemes were made in 2022, adding that the adjustments are to keep pace with market standards and enable the public service to continue to attract and retain talent to deliver well for Singaporeans.The 22,000 eligible officers are on the following schemes: management executive scheme (MXS), technical support scheme (TSS), management support scheme (MSS), corporate support scheme (CSS), operations support scheme (OSS), and their related schemes.«Officers in the above schemes perform a range of roles, such as policy and planning, administration and operations,» PSD said.Those on the MSS will receive salary adjustments of 2 per cent to 9 per cent, with higher adjustments for grades that have larger gaps with market benchmarks. There will be no adjustments for MXS officers whose salaries are already competitive.

Le Royaume du Maroc a réaffirmé son engagement en faveur d'un processus crédible de paix au Moyen-Orient, à l'occasion de la réunion inaugurale du Conseil de Paix tenue jeudi à Washington. Intervenant lors de cette rencontre de haut niveau, le ministre marocain des Affaires étrangères, de la Coopération africaine et des Marocains résidant à l'étranger, Nasser Bourita, a indiqué que Sa Majesté le Roi Mohammed VI soutient l'initiative du Président américain Donald Trump visant la (...) - INTERNATIONAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

La suspension des réseaux sociaux au Gabon par la Haute Autorité de la Communication (HAC), le mardi 17 février 2026 a soulevé une vague d'indignation. Nicaise Moulombi, Président de Croissance Saine Environnement a donné son point de vue appelant ses compatriotes à la retenue. Je tiens tout d'abord à préciser que c'est la Haute Autorité de la Communication, en tant qu'organe indépendant qui a annoncé cette suspension. A ne pas confondre avec le gouvernement. Nous pensons que cette (...) - LIBRE PROPOS / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra criticized Assam CM Himanta Biswa Sarma, stating he is «rattled» by MP Gaurav Gogoi and resorting to personal attacks and «politics of polarization.» She asserted that Sarma's targeting of Gogoi and his family stems from the Congress leader pursuing the «politics of love» and walking the «right path.»

Rahul Gandhi appeared in a Sultanpur court on Friday for a 2018 criminal defamation case concerning remarks allegedly made about Amit Shah during the Karnataka Assembly elections. The case, filed by a BJP leader, accuses Gandhi of calling Shah an «accused in a murder case,» a statement Gandhi denies as politically motivated.

US Ambassador Sergio Gor hinted at an upcoming meeting between Prime Minister Modi and President Trump, emphasizing growing AI and semiconductor cooperation. India's signing of the Pax Silica Declaration, alongside US officials, signifies a pivotal moment for bilateral ties, fostering collaboration in advanced technologies among trusted nations.

According to Colonel General Sergey Rudskoy, equipping the general purpose forces with modern military equipment remains a priority

[New Times] The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) has raised concern over the growing reluctance by some businesses to accept low-denomination coins, reiterating that all coins remain legal tender.

[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Thursday, February 19, met with Hadja Lahbib, European Commissioner for Equality, Preparedness and Crisis Management, and Johan Borgstam, EU Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region, to discuss the security situation in eastern DR Congo.

[New Times] When Selva Nesar arrived with her family in Rwanda from Afghanistan, she was unable to hear and unsure of her future. Today, her story has helped launch a cochlear implant programme that is transforming lives and positioning Rwanda as a leader in inclusive hearing healthcare.

Quentin Griffiths, 58, mysteriously plunged from the 17th floor of his condominium in Pattaya, according to reports.

There has so far been no word from Andrew's ex-wife Sarah Ferguson or their daughters Beatrice, 37 and Eugenie, 35, and questions have been mounting over their whereabouts.