The Turkish Transport Ministry said the rest of the crew are allocated at a hotel and are reportedly in good condition

At the same time Saudi Arabia is preparing for war, if the negotiations collapse

The 81st session of the United Nations General Assembly will open on September 8

Information and Communications Technology Minister Shadric Namalomba has issued a stern challenge to government public relations officers — telling them they must do a far better job of communicating the government’s achievements to ordinary Malawians. The Minister delivered his message on Tuesday at a co-creation workshop for government PROs in Salima, held under the theme […] The post Minister challenges government spin doctors to get their act together and ‘sell’ Malawi’s development appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Parliament has been told a new law will tighten the net around millions of kwacha sitting unclaimed after banks go bust — but one MP has warned the Government not to go on a spending spree with the cash. Bill No. 10 of 2026 — the Financial Services (Amendment) Bill — was tabled in […] The post Cash grab:MP Dimba demands Malawi govt doesn’t blow millions in unclaimed bank funds appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s state broadcaster was forced into an embarrassing climbdown on Tuesday after reporting that President Peter Mutharika was jetting off to South Africa on yet another mysterious “private visit” — only to yank the story just hours later, sparking accusations of a cover-up. The Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) had published the story on its digital […] The post Screenshots expose deleted MBC story on Mutharika’s hush-hush South Africa trip appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

India is harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to address its various developmental challenges effectively. In educational settings, AI supports teachers in remote areas, while in agriculture, it assists farmers facing changing climate conditions. The healthcare system is being transformed through AI-driven diagnostics, and access to government services is increasing. Furthermore, AI contributes to strengthening climate resilience and streamlining agricultural loan assessments, prompting significant investments in the necessary infrastructure.

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Tuesday welcomed Kanwariyas arriving in Haridwar for the annual Kanwar Yatra, showering flower petals on Shiva devotees from a helicopter and washing the feet of five pilgrims as a mark of respect.

Cybercriminals were able to gain access to a key British law enforcement database, according to the paper Read Full Article at RT.com

Bangladesh minister says Dhaka is ‘positive’ about a civil nuclear cooperation plan proposed by Washington recently Read Full Article at RT.com

Sahra Wagenknecht has accused Ukraine’s ambassador of meddling in German politics after he denounced several opposition parties Read Full Article at RT.com

Laimons Ezergailis, a former Waffen-SS member who served in the Latvian Legion, has been buried with military honors in Latvia Read Full Article at RT.com

AI played a role in 55% of cybercrime cases across Africa in 2025 while losses more than doubled, Interpol said Read Full Article at RT.com

As follows from the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority statement, the facility «meets the safety requirements set for it in the Nuclear Energy Act and Decree»

Director General of the Government Media Office in Gaza Ismail al-Thawabta called on the international community and human rights organizations «to put words into action» and pressure Israel

The Russian diplomatic mission also noted that the experience of the events in Serbian Krajina «convincingly demonstrates the catastrophic consequences of encouraging nationalist radicalism»

The decision was made to prevent the spread of epizootics and protect consumers

Konstantin Basyuk noted that «now is not the time to relax»

CCTV footage - filmed in the early hours of July 16 shortly after Elisabeth-Jane Ross was killed - seems to show Sharif Ahmadzai rolling a wheeled case through the city.

Changi Airport will begin the first phase of deploying autonomous wheelchairs following successful trials involving more than 13,000 passengers at Terminals 2 and 3.Announcing the rollout in a joint media release on Tuesday (Aug 4), Changi Airport Group (CAG) and ground handling partner SATS said the initiative is aimed at enhancing the travel experience for passengers with reduced mobility (PRMs).It is intended to enable PRMs to navigate the terminals more independently, reducing reliance on one-to-one staff assistance, especially during periods of high demand. This will allow ground staff to focus on passengers who require higher levels of care and assistance, CAG and SATS said.The airport expects demand for special assistance services to increase as Singapore's population ages and as air travel continues to grow.Changi Airport recorded a 20 per cent increase in requests for wheelchair assistance between 2023 and 2025, reflecting the growing need for mobility support among travellers.

A Malaysian man was arrested at Woodlands Checkpoint after attempting to smuggle more than 10kg of drugs, including cannabis and 'Ice', into Singapore.In a press release on Tuesday (Aug 4), the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) said that the 22-year-old man was nabbed on Saturday morning (Aug 1).He had arrived at the checkpoint in a Malaysia-registered car and was directed for enhanced checks by ICA officers.During the checks, officers uncovered a box in the car boot containing two blocks of substances believed to be controlled drugs.Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) officers were subsequently alerted and conducted additional checks that led to the discovery of more drugs in the car boot.In total, around 8.6kg of cannabis and 1.6kg of methamphetamine, known as 'Ice', were seized.According to ICA, the drugs are estimated to be worth over $361,000, and could potentially feed the addiction of about 2,132 abusers for a week.CNB investigations are ongoing. 

En visite d'État à Freetown, Son Excellence Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Président de la République gabonaise, a eu ce jour, une rencontre bilatérale avec son homologue, Son Excellence Julius Maada Bio, Président de la République de Sierra Leone, au State House, en présence des délégations officielles des deux pays. À l'ouverture des échanges, le Président sierra-léonais a souhaité la plus chaleureuse des bienvenues à son homologue gabonais ainsi qu'à la délégation qui l'accompagne. (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

About a year ago, Kohberger admitted to murdering four University of Idaho students. Last week, he claimed that his former defense team 'convinced [him] to falsely confess.'

A Malawian MP has made the extraordinary claim that some of his fellow parliamentarians show up to work drunk — and has called for breathalysers to be introduced in the chamber to stop it. Democratic Progressive Party MP Noel Lipipa, who represents Blantyre City Chilomoni, made the eyebrow-raising allegation during a chaotic sitting of the […] The post Booze MPs: Lipipa demands breath tests for boozy Malawi Parliament appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Parliament has given the green light to Bill No. 9 of 2026 — the Banking (Amendment) Bill — in a move designed to shore up the country’s banking sector and better protect ordinary customers’ savings. The Bill was tabled by Finance and Economic Planning Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha, who told MPs the new law would […] The post Malawi Parliament approves new banking Bill to shield depositors from bank collapses appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

FDH Bank has pledged K1bn to Malawi’s Higher Education Students’ Loans and Grants Board (HESLGB), in one of the largest private-sector interventions yet aimed at expanding access to university education for financially disadvantaged students. The commitment is expected to support approximately 154 students annually who would otherwise struggle to meet tuition and related costs. Noel […] The post FDH Bank commits K1bn to widen access to higher education in Malawi appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Prominent civil society activist Sylvester Namiwa will spend at least another week behind bars after the High Court set next Wednesday as the date to hear his bid for bail. The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives (CDEDI) executive director’s lawyers have already lodged an urgent application seeking his release from police custody — […] The post Lawyers fight to free Namiwa, stuck in cell over treason case appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

CapeStars Limited has entered a five-year sponsorship agreement with Impakt Events Management to support the annual Sand Music Festival, in a partnership organisers say is intended to bolster Malawi’s tourism sector. Announcing the deal in Blantyre, CapeStars Director of Finance and Administration Rachael Mijiga said the investment was aimed at supporting tourism development, stimulating economic […] The post Sand Music Festival secures five-year sponsorship as Malawi looks to boost tourism appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The president’s bombast has ceased to rattle world leaders, who have seen him fenced in by courts, rebuffed by Congress and strung along by Iran.

After a few weeks of relative calm on the midterms calendar, we’ve got a slate of states with important primaries across the country today.

A woman has made a police report after alleging that the previous owner of her HDB flat had fraudulently claimed her household's CDC vouchers, prompting a police investigation. Huang (transliterated), a 54-year-old accountant, told Lianhe Zaobao that when she tried to claim her June Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers, she discovered that they had already been redeemed. The 54-year-old then went to a nearby community centre to inquire about the matter and was told by staff members that the vouchers had been claimed by someone bearing the same name as the unit's former male owner. Huang immediately lodged a complaint with the community centre and filed a police report, reported Lianhe Zaobao. Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong previously announced that all Singaporeans will be able to claim $500 worth of Community Development Council (CDC) vouchers from June 11. The vouchers will be valid until Dec 31, 2027.

He may have died alone, but he was not alone in death.After his family declined to claim his body, a 70-year-old man could have left this world unnoticed. Instead, volunteers walked alongside his coffin and ensured he was given a proper farewell. At the request of MP for Marine Parade-Braddell Heights GRC Tin Pei Ling, Cheng Hong Welfare Service Society arranged the funeral and cremation of the Circuit Road fire victim.In a video shared on Instagram on Tuesday (Aug 4), the charity welfare organisation documented the funeral procession, showing Cheng Hong staff and volunteers accompanying the man's coffin before his cremation.«When this uncle passed away in the fire, his family made the difficult decision not to arrange his funeral. They were estranged,» said the organisation.  «He had no family to bury him. Cheng Hong made sure he wasn't forgotten.»