US President Donald Trump has noted “progress” in resolving the Ukraine conflict, amid a worsening situation on the ground for Kiev’s forces Read Full Article at RT.com Read more
India’s poorest state, Bihar, has cast its votes in the first phase of the Legislative Assembly election Read Full Article at RT.com
Russian lawmakers and public health advocates are pushing for a nationwide prohibition on e-cigarette sales, calling them “liquid poison” Read Full Article at RT.com
The new Czech parliament speaker says Prague will focus on the country’s national interests rather than the EU agenda of arming Ukraine Read Full Article at RT.com
Airlines have canceled hundreds of flights to comply with a shutdown-related FAA directive to reduce traffic at 40 airports, including Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas.
The helicopter scandal has spiraled far beyond the noise of political gossip and procurement blunders — it is now a ticking financial time bomb. The case between the Malawi Government and Zambia’s AYA Technologies over the aborted Bell 412 helicopter deal is not just another bureaucratic dispute. It is a legal minefield, one that could […] The post OPINION | Malawi Must Settle the AYA Helicopter Mess — Or Risk Global Embarrassment and Billions in Losses appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Legal and economic experts are urging the Malawi government to pursue an out-of-court settlement in the controversial helicopter deal with Zambia’s AYA Technologies, warning that dragging the matter through international arbitration could cost taxpayers billions more in damages, interest, and legal fees. The Malawi government has been advised to consider an out-of-court settlement in the ongoing […] The post Experts Warn: Government Risks Paying More if It Refuses to Settle Helicopter Dispute with Zambian Firm appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Malawi risks losing about K150 billion in crucial funding for rural development due to slow government processes and low absorption of funds, officials and experts warn. The Transforming Agriculture through Diversification and Entrepreneurship (Trade) Programme, which started on August 28, 2020, and runs for six years, has total funding of $125.8 million (about K220.3 billion). […] The post Malawi Could Lose K150 Billion Because Government Is Too Slow to Spend Agriculture Funds appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Economists have welcomed Malawi Government’s latest austerity measures, saying they are a necessary step to control runaway public spending and protect the country’s fragile economy. Bertha Bangara-Chikadza, president of the Economics Association of Malawi, described the suspension of recruitment and reduction of foreign travel as “the right austerity measure to control expenditure and the recurrent […] The post Economists Back Government’s Spending Cuts as Malawi Battles Budget Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The Government’s newly announced Expenditure Control Measures are not just administrative adjustments or routine fiscal housekeeping. They are a political signal—clear, loud, and uncomfortable. A nation that, only months ago, boasted of “homegrown solutions” and a sovereign path to recovery is now rolling out measures that read like they were photocopied directly from an IMF […] The post OPINION | Malawi’s Fiscal Surrender: Are We Now Governing for the IMF Instead of the People? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
A significant security lapse occurred at New Delhi's Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) when a British national, Fitz Patrick, reportedly bypassed immigration after arriving from Bangkok. Authorities have launched a manhunt using technical and human intelligence to locate the individual, who is believed to have exited without completing mandatory checks.
Prashant Kishor slammed Bihar's deteriorating law and order after Deputy CM Vijay Sinha's convoy was attacked. Kishor stated Sinha's remarks confirmed the ruling NDA government's failure, asserting no one is safe. The incident saw Sinha accuse RJD supporters of stone-pelting and cow dung attacks, prompting the Election Commission to demand immediate action against miscreants.
Sinister-looking men in balaclavas had pinned up hundreds of hostile signs overnight, along with a banner over a motorway bridge saying, 'Kick Israel out of Fifa'.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Howlwadaag district’s football team clinched the Banadir Regional Football Tournament title on Thursday afternoon, defeating Warsheikh district 2–1 in a thrilling final match at Mogadishu Stadium.
Riyadh (HOL) — Somalia and Saudi Arabia signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Thursday to strengthen cooperation in sports infrastructure and youth development, marking a major step in Somalia’s post-conflict recovery and regional partnership efforts.
Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia’s government said Wednesday that its national army killed at least 49 al-Shabab fighters during a military operation in the Lower Shabelle region.
[New Times] As survival rates of planted forests raise concern, scientists and ICT experts in Rwanda are developing digital systems to track forest growth, detect threats, and ensure long-term sustainability.
[New Times] Lawmakers have called for urgent action to reopen abandoned mining sites across the country, warning that delays in reallocating suspended licenses are fueling illegal mining, job losses, and environmental damage.
Malawi and Morocco have reaffirmed their growing diplomatic and economic cooperation as the two countries on Tuesday marked the 50th anniversary of Morocco’s historic Green March during a ceremony held in Lilongwe. Speaking at the event, Moroccan Ambassador to Malawi, Abdelkader Naji, said the relationship between the two nations continues to deepen, guided by shared […] The post Malawi, Morocco Reaffirm Strong Diplomatic and Economic Ties at Green March Anniversary appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The Malawian film industry is on the brink of transformation — and at the center of this renaissance stands Prophet Shepherd Bushiri, a man whose passion for the arts has long transcended words. Yesterday, Bushiri, in his capacity as President and Visionaire of Goshen Trust, met with Madam Dorothy Kingstone, President of the Film Association […] The post Bushiri Ignites a New Dawn for Malawi’s Film Industry: Turning Vision into Global Action appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
Rahul Gandhi accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP of electoral malpractice, alleging «chunav chori» (election theft). He claimed systematic manipulation, citing Haryana as an example of «wholesale chori» and «one man, multiple votes,» and stated the Prime Minister came to power through such means.
A local official says small communities on Kamloops Lake in British Columbia have been shutting down their intakes from the waterway after it was revealed that more than 80,000 litres of aviation fuel spilled on its shores in a train derailment last weekend.
In his battle for Canadian citizenship, Alexander Vavilov got an opportunity denied to the owners of B.C.'s Universal Ostrich Farms — a chance to argue his case before Canada's top court. In the process, the son of Russian spies set a legal standard for decision-making «reasonableness» that would doom the B.C. birds six years later.
In findings which will send alarm bells ringing in Downing Street, eight in ten said they felt the nation was divided - up five per cent from two years ago and ten per cent from 2020.
Shirley Valentine, the romantic comedy smash hit of the 1980s, made a global star of Pauline Collins, an actress already much loved by British television viewers.
Martin Bentley, 67, was 'prepared to use whatever means he could' to avoid going back to the office when Covid lockdown rules were relaxed, a tribunal in Liverpool heard.
At its height of power, the House of Habsburg was one of the leading and most influential rulers in Europe.
The Prince of Wales would not be drawn on the rows caused by his uncle Andrew and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in a 'fireside' chat with CNN on his Earthshot Prize trip to Brazil .
The man, whom the White House has refused to identify, fainted just feet away from the President during a press conference.
Stranger Things fans got a shock on Thursday when Millie Bobby Brown reunited with costar David Harbour at the season five premiere - despite filing a harassment and bullying claim against him.
