A Malawian social media firebrand lawyer has accused the High Court of bias over its handling of a defamation case brought against him by a sitting judge, warning that the matter must be dealt with so that “justice is not only done but seen to be done”. Alexious Kamangila, a private practice lawyer, made the […] The post Kamangila fights defamation judgment amid bias claims appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

According to the newspaper, such spending demonstrates both the scale of their AI ambitions and the speed at which America's technology giants have developed

Alexander Stepanov said that it transforms European organized criminal groups and communities into paramilitary combat units equipped to carry out a wider range of tasks

According to the report, the crisis in Ceuta has provoked criticism of the migration strategy of the Spanish government

Talks between President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev are taking place in the city of Cholpon-Ata, located on the shore of Lake Issyk-Kul

Exiled writer Taslima Nasreen returned to Kolkata after nearly two decades. She described her visit as an emotional homecoming to her own country. Nasreen is scheduled to attend a public program in the city on August 1. This marks her first public appearance in Kolkata since 2007. Protests over her memoir «Dwikhandito» had forced her departure then.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex and their children, Prince Archie, seven, and Princess Lilibet, five, stayed earlier this month on the remote Scottish island Tanera Mor.

The swimmer, 31, returned to racing at the games in Glasgow but missed out on winning gold in any of the four events he competed in.

As the nation's favourite knicker-seller, Marks & Spencer is rather a trusted hand when it comes to discerning the tastes of the nation.

If rumours are to be believed, Lewis Hamilton is earning £50m-a-year from his Ferrari F1 contact. But it's not just the seven-time champ cashing in recently in the Hamilton household.

Ministers were told the bombshell announcement this morning should serve as a 'deadly serious wake up call' over the future of Britain's huge natural resource.

  A woman has been arrested by police in Karonga after staging her own death in a brazen bid to escape a mountain of debts racked up through fraud, deception and trickery — in scenes reminiscent of South African fraudster Thabo Bester, who famously faked his own death in prison before going on the run. […] The post “Dead” woman found alive at Karonga lodge after staging shock disappearance appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Rozza Fatchi Mbilizi has thrown her weight behind a proposal to reopen the long-closed Kabwafu Auction Floors, pledging swift action after hearing harrowing accounts of the hardship faced by tobacco farmers in the area. The Minister made the commitment in Parliament on Monday, responding to a question […] The post Women farmers forced to pay K30,000 just to sell tobacco — as Kabwafu closure bites appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian university chancellor has made the surprising claim that studying theology — rather than economics or business — could hold the key to developing a healthier relationship with money. Reverend Reynold Mangisa, chancellor of the University of Blantyre Synod, made the bold assertion while addressing session clerks from Blantyre and Limbe presbyteries during an […] The post Theology, not finance, teaches you about money — chancellor appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

[allAfrica] Rio de Janeiro, Brazil -- Evidence is growing that the people most affected by HIV are also the most vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

Drivers, take note: the demerit points system you're familiar with will be getting a little more strict come January 2027.Under the revised Driver Improvement Points System (DIPS), the number of demerit points that can be accumulated before suspension will drop from 24 to 18, said the Singapore Police Force on Friday (July 31).DIPS is more commonly known as the demerit points system.This comes amid an increase in road fatalities of about five per cent, front 142 deaths in 2024 to 149 in 2025 - the highest within a decade.Road injuries have also risen by 6.6 per cent from 9,342 in 2024 to 9,955 in 2025.Drivers face lower thresholdUnder the revised rules, non-probationary motorists who rack up 18 demerit points within 24 months will face licence suspension.Under the revised DIPS, the first suspension period will increase from 12 weeks to four months, while subsequent suspensions will also be increased.A third suspension will be increased from a year's duration to two, while fourth suspensions onwards will be for five years.

The Land Transport Authority (LTA) is doing a feasibility study on a new mode of public transport called the Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) in Tuas South, Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said.This is part of efforts to provide those working there with faster and more reliable connections from their workplaces to existing and future MRT stations.«Tuas South has been selected for this study as it is home to major developments such as Tuas Port, and is expected to see further growth in the coming years,» LTA said following the transport minister's announcement during his visit to the Singapore Rail Test Centre on Friday (July 31).Currently, Singapore's transport network is anchored by MRT, with buses complementing the rail network by offering first-and-last mile connectivity.And BRT could further complement both the MRT and conventional buses, LTA said.What is a Bus Rapid Transit system?Around the world, BRT system varies considerably in design and technology, depending on the needs of each city.

Four new MRT stations will complete the Cross Island Line (CRL), giving greater convenience to commuters travelling to and from Singapore's western region.These stations under the Cross Island Line Phase 3 (CRL3), currently numbered CR20 to CR23, will include two interchanges.CR21 will connect to the upcoming Jurong Region Line (JRL) and serve as a gateway to Jurong Island. Terminal station CR23 will link to Gul Circle station on the East-West Line (EWL).CR20 will serve residents in Taman Jurong, while CR22 will be located within Jurong Industrial Estate.Unveiling the final stage of the Republic's eighth MRT line on Friday (July 31), Transport Minister Jeffrey Siow said the four new stations «will substantially improve» connectivity when they begin commercial service in the late 2030s.«Once the full Cross Island Line is open, commuters travelling to and from the western parts of Singapore can save up to 50 minutes in travelling time,» he added.Siow delivered his speech at the Singapore Rail Test Centre, which will be connected to a new CRL depot spanning approximately 23 hectares.

Delays can be caused by problems with the property or complicated chains, but Rightmove said over-worked lawyers were also holding things up.

Officers have been piecing together the movements of Elizabeth Jane Ross, 38, over the crucial 72-hour period prior to the discovery of her remains in Athens on July 18.

The US must be careful about sharing Patriots with Ukraine, President Trump has said, despite previously promising to grant Kiev a license Read Full Article at RT.com

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government is spending billions of euros on Ukraine while doing “almost nothing” for Germans, according to an MP Read Full Article at RT.com

Berlin is reportedly developing a way to bypass regional governments that could oppose turning Germany into a NATO hub in a war with Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

WESTERN BUREAU: Fisherfolk in the Lucea area of Hanover now have a better chance of promoting environmental sustainability with the official opening of The Lucea Fish Sanctuary, and an office from which that operation will be monitored. The office is located in the Elgin Town area. However, the gazetted boundaries of the fish sanctuary – which brings to 20 the number of such facilities in Jamaica – stretch from the former molasses shipping pier in Elgin Town, Hanover, going easterly to include a cove opposite the OceanPointe Housing Scheme.

WESTERN BUREAU: Drawing on the bruising constitutional challenge against her tenure as Jamaica’s chief prosecutor, Paula Llewellyn on Wednesday urged educators still bouncing back from Hurricane Melissa not to succumb to adversity, noting that true leaders cannot afford to become victims of their circumstances.

Two police officers and a former serving member of the Jamaica Constabulary Force (JCF), who was arrested last week at the Norman Manley International Airport, were on Thursday dragged before the court to answer to murder in connection with the 2023 fatal shooting of Nicholas Miller.

The Government is not ruling out implementing a prohibition order against water wasting to mitigate against drought conditions that are expected to continue into the next three months. Speaking at a press conference on Thursday, Minister of Water, Environment and Climate Change Matthew Samuda announced that the prohibition will take effect on August 10, saying the measure is essential to ensuring a smooth start to the new academic year.

Michael Ricketts, president of the Jamaica Football Federation (JFF), said he is confident his directors will vote to reject FIFA President Giovanni Infantino’s ‘FIFA Forward Enterprise’ proposal when it convenes for an emergency meeting at midday today. Ricketts, who also serves as a vice-president of the Caribbean Football Union (CFU), said opposition to the proposal is widespread across the global football community, including within both the CFU and Concacaf. Based on discussions with regional officials and his own directors, he expects Jamaica to join that opposition.

Raghav Chadha spoke in Rajya Sabha supporting the anti-paper leak Bill. He stressed institutional solutions are needed to resolve the crisis. The Bill introduces stricter penalties for paper leaks and exam malpractices. Individuals face jail terms and significant fines for unfair means. Parliament approved the Public Examination Amendment Bill after Lok Sabha clearance.