President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has lauded Kamuzu University of Health Sciences (KUHeS) for its innovative approach to education, distinguishing itself by seamlessly blending Malawi’s cultural heritage with modern academic excellence. Speaking at the historic First Congregation Ceremony in Blantyre, where he was installed as the inaugural Chancellor of KUHeS, President Chakwera highlighted how the […] The post Chakwera hails KUHeS for creating unique culture that fuses tradition and modernity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As the 2025 general elections approach, opposition political parties have escalated their criticism of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) and the National Registration Bureau (NRB), calling for the resignation of key figures in charge of the election process. Speaking at a media briefing today, Shadric Namalomba, spokesperson for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), demanded that […] The post Opposition parties demand resignations of MEC Chair, MEC CEO, and NRB PS as demos are on tomorrow appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has hit back strongly at a series of circulating rumors claiming that former President Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) is seriously ill, insisting the reports are unfounded and politically motivated. DPP spokesperson Shadrick Namalomba has dismissed the allegations as “malicious lies” designed to tarnish the reputation of the party’s leader and […] The post Namalomba angry with growing reports that APM is sick: “APM is alive and well, don’t spread falsities” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

African researcher Mashood Jacob Ajene has shared his views on the US presidential election and key global economic issues Read Full Article at RT.com

The Russian Defense Ministry has released video of a strike conducted by the Rubicon drone warfare center Read Full Article at RT.com

Former Russian President Dmitry Medvedev has criticized CDU leader Friedrich Merz for the German politician’s hawkish rhetoric  Read Full Article at RT.com

The likely next US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will support Donald Trump’s peace plan for Ukraine, the New York Times has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Seychelles' President Wavel Ramkalawan sent a message of congratulations to Navinchandra Ramgoolam on his election as the new Prime Minister of Mauritius, State House said on Tuesday. «I am pleased to extend my warmest congratulations on your election as the new Prime Minister of the Republic of Mauritius. This mandate from the people of Mauritius is a testament to their trust in your leadership and your vision for a prosperous future,» said Ramkalawan. The head of state of Seychelles said that the two island nations have enjoyed excellent bilateral relations, founded on mutual respect and shared values, and have gained strength and momentum since they established diplomatic ties in 1988. «As close neighbours, our nations are connected through a rich historical, geographical, and cultural bond, as well as a unified vision for regional cooperation, peace, and sustainable development,» said Ramkalawan. He added that Seychelles remains committed to advancing «our shared objectives through the enhancement of both bilateral and multilateral ties. My recent visit to Mauritius in February this year provided a valuable opportunity to deepen our longstanding relationship and establish a solid foundation for future collaboration. The potential for us to learn from one another is immense and I look forward to working together for the benefit of our peoples and the broader Indian Ocean region.» «Moreover, our engagement through the Indian Ocean Commission serves as a vital platform for fostering regional unity and addressing shared challenges. I would like to express my gratitude for the support we have received from Mauritius during Seychelles' current chairmanship of the Indian Ocean Commission,» said Ramkalawan. Mauritius' opposition coalition won the country's election by a landslide, taking all seats in the country's parliament in a major rejection of the current government. According to results released on Monday, the governing coalition led by Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth failed to get any of the 62 seats available for voters to directly decide on. With the victory, Navin Ramgoolam returns as the Prime Minister of Mauritius. He served as Prime Minister from 1995 to 2000 and again from 2005 to 2014.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somalia is facing a mounting political crisis as tensions between the federal government and the southern state of Jubbaland escalate over a disputed electoral reform plan.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Al-Shabab militants ambushed and killed two Southwest state soldiers on Tuesday as they traveled by motorcycle along the road between Wanlaweyn and Afgoye districts in Somalia’s Lower Shabelle region, residents reported.

The Community Disputes Resolution Tribunals (CDRT) will be able to mandate mental health treatment for those who cause unreasonable interferences in the community if a bill to amend the Community Disputes Resolution Act (CDRA) goes through.  The bill was proposed in Parliament by Minister for Community, Culture and Youth Edwin Tong on Tuesday (Nov 12). The CDRT currently hears disputes under CDRA between neighbours involving acts of unreasonable interference with the enjoyment or use of places of residence. Under the bill, the tribunal will be able to issue Mandatory Treatment Orders (MTO) should there be a belief that the acts of disturbance stem from an underlying psychiatric condition. «In those cases, the issue therefore is not just a disamenity one,» Minister Tong said. «Hence, the MTO is intended to address the root cause of certain acts that a resident may engage in.» Tong added that their priority remains in persuading the resident to go for treatment voluntarily, and that the CDRT-issued MTO is a measure of last resort. There are also criteria that must be met for the MTO to be issued.

SINGAPORE – The police are investigating deepfake nude photos of Singapore Sports School (SSP) students that were created and spread by other students. In response to queries from The Straits Times, school principal Ong Kim Soon said SSP is “aware of the incident involving the creation and sharing of deepfake photos by our student-athletes”. “The school does not condone such harmful behaviour,” he said, adding that it has launched an investigation and lodged a police report. The police, in response to queries from ST, confirmed that a report was lodged and investigations are ongoing. A reader who identified himself as a parent of a victim had alerted ST in an e-mail on Nov 12 about the deepfake nude images that were being circulated. “Many parents of affected female students in Singapore Sports School are making police reports about deepfake nude photos of their daughters generated by male students from the school,” the parent said. When contacted, the parent said that female teachers were also targeted, and that the school has offered affected students counselling.

As a group of friends circled a hearse, chants were heard. Then, they stopped and bowed to the portrait displayed at the front of the vehicle. This was not a typical Buddhist funeral, but rather the unconventional birthday celebration of a funeral director, reported Shin Min Daily News. According to the Chinese evening daily, a video circulating online showed the friends chanting a birthday song. The hearse's interior had been decorated with balloons and a birthday banner, with the man even laying inside for photos. The clip garnered criticism from netizens, with some deeming it overboard and disrespectful to the funeral industry. In an interview with Shin Min, director of Xin An Funeral Services Chen Weisong (transliteration) explained that he had celebrated his birthday at the company's premises with his friends and family last week. Halfway through the performances by singers, his employees and business partners had surprised him with the birthday-themed hearse bearing his portrait. Chen told 8world he was not angry and did not think it was taboo. «I was too embarrassed to turn down their gesture,» he said. 

India and Nepal are set to hold their eighth annual border talks in Kathmandu from November 16th to 18th. An Indian delegation led by SSB Director General Amrit Mohan Prasad will meet with their Nepalese counterparts to discuss strategies for combating cross-border crime and enhancing intelligence sharing along the 1,751 km unfenced border.

African researcher Mashood Jacob Ajene has shared his views on the US presidential election and key global economic issues Read Full Article at RT.com

[allAfrica] World Pneumonia Day is held every year on November 12. This year it focuses on events around partnerships, aiming to lower mortality rates and strengthen pandemic defenses by uniting organizations to expand access to life-saving interventions.

Congress leader Jairam Ramesh defended Rahul Gandhi's accusations against the BJP, claiming the ruling party diverted investments from Maharashtra to Gujarat. Ramesh cited data and media reports as evidence, while the BJP filed a complaint with the Election Commission, alleging Gandhi's statements aimed to incite discord between states.

A total of 54 countries, including the US, Canada and Germany, have rejected a Russia-initiated anti-racism resolution Read Full Article at RT.com

Moscow and New Delhi discuss implementing decisions taken by leaders Vladimir Putin and Narendra Modi in July  Read Full Article at RT.com

North Korea has ratified a strategic security treaty with Russia which calls for mutual assistance in the event of foreign aggression    Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president-elect has promised to end wars in the Middle East, but experts believe it will be no easy task Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia says its trade volume with African states rose by 18.5% to $18.6 billion in the first eight months of 2024 Read Full Article at RT.com

The national chief of the Assembly of First Nations says the International Criminal Court should investigate the disappearance of Indigenous children from Canadian residential schools.

Statistics Canada data reviewed by CBC Toronto shows a dramatic shift in criminal outcomes in Ontario over the last decade. The majority of criminal cases in the province have ended with charges being withdrawn, stayed, dismissed or discharged before a decision at trial since 2020.

This paper reviews the simplification measures aimed at reducing administrative costs and burdens for Managing Authorities (MAs) and beneficiaries in implementing European Structural and Investment Funds (ESIF). The study further provides an overview of the administrative burdens and challenges that MAs and beneficiaries face when implementing the ESIF. Although various initiatives have been undertaken, administrative challenges persist due to complex regulations and overlapping programmes. Recommendations include consolidating funds, expanding Simplified Cost Options (SCOs) use, enhancing audit principles, and adopting flexible funding models. Effective simplification requires a stable legislative framework and political commitment, with long-term changes including a shift to result-based financing. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

The Mediterranean Sea boasts a particularly high biological diversity, including more than 500 fish species, many of which are unique to the region. However, several factors have contributed to the disturbance of the sea's habitats, with consequences for the living organisms and, hence, for the fisheries in the region. Pollution from land and sea sources, climate change, invasive species, overexploitation and the growing competition for space are among the main challenges. Traditional small-scale fishing vessels make up the vast majority of the EU fleet in the Mediterranean and account for more than half of employment in the sector. The sector as a whole is at risk of losing its economic and cultural importance, given that vessels, catches, employment and profits have all been decreasing for years. Given the high number of countries bordering the Mediterranean, it is regulated by numerous organisations and agreements in an effort to reconcile the interests of the various countries and sectors involved. The presence of numerous EU- and international-level initiatives indicates a high level of awareness regarding the problems facing the Mediterranean. While efforts to keep the exploitation of fish stocks at a sustainable level have shown results for some species, the European Parliament has repeatedly underlined the urgent need for additional action. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP

[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Tuesday, November 12, arrived in Baku, Azerbaijan where world leaders gathered for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29).

Marian Tompson, one of the founders of the world's oldest breastfeeding support charity denounced it as an 'organisation that has become a travesty of my original intent'.

Kim Hall, 28, (pictured) from Middlesbrough, was stopped at Chicago's O'Hare airport as she prepared to board a connecting flight to Manchester.

Lineker is set to leave the quit the iconic BBC show at the end of the season after 26 years in the driving seat.

Sir Keir is one of just a small handful of world leaders who have come to the annual event in Baku, aimed at curbing catastrophic global warming caused by greenhouse gases.

Two weeks after his crash in Sheffield, Scott Maw, 36, was still able to pull an eight-tonne tractor and be crowned King of the Log Press at the Peak District Highlands Games.