[New Times] The Director of the Uniformed Capability Support Division at the United Nations Peacekeeping Operations Secretariat in New York, Michael Mulinge Kitivi, is on a working visit to Rwanda from September 15 to 18 to assess the costs incurred by the country in peacekeeping missions.

[New Times] Rwanda has recorded a resurgence of malaria after nearly six years of steady progress in reducing the disease. Between 2017 and 2023, cases had dropped by 90 percent, but infections have been climbing again since January 2024.

[New Times] Three students were injured on Tuesday, September 16, when a small unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) operated by the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) crashed in Rutsiro District.

The government’s draft budget projects a significant rise in state revenue from vehicle excise taxes, with income from this source expected to increase by 66.2% next year compared to projected revenue for this year.

A video from Amritsar shows a foreign tourist confronting a local man for inappropriately asking his wife for her phone number. The tourist questioned the man's behavior, deeming it «strange.» Social media users expressed frustration, sharing similar experiences of harassment faced by women in India. One user recounted incidents of strangers incessantly requesting photos with his girlfriend.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh praised the Indian Army's bravery, citing a Jaish-e-Mohammed commander's admission about the devastation caused by Operation Sindoor, which targeted Masood Azhar's family. PM Modi echoed this, highlighting the operation's success in bringing Pakistan to its knees and emphasizing India's strengthened stance against terrorism.

SINGAPORE — A certain religious organisation's council member, whom the prosecution described as «outwardly pious», committed sexual offences against his friend's son when the child was between 11 and 12 years old.The offender, 66, even recorded a video of himself touching the child's private parts and took more than 40 pictures showing the victim's genitals.Details about the religious organisation have been redacted from court documents.Stressing that the man's conduct was «abhorrent», Deputy Public Prosecutor Dhiraj G. Chainani said: «(He was) so strict in his religiosity that he forbade any females from staying the night in his home.»Yet, behind closed doors, he revealed a markedly different self — a man driven by perverse intent, who consumed child pornography involving young males before turning his predatory attention to a young child who trusted him."The man, who cannot be named due to a gag order to protect the victim's identity, was sentenced to 13 years and three months' jail on Sept 16.

The Government will take strong action against vaping and enhance support for students' holistic development to build a fairer and more inclusive society that supports Singaporeans at every stage in life.These plans were announced on Wednesday (Sept 17) in their addenda to President Tharman Shanmugaratnam's address at the opening of Parliament, by the Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Social and Family Development (MSF) and Ministry of Education (MOE).In his address on Sept 5, President Shanmugaratnam highlighted the importance of «comprehensive social support systems in place» that will support social mobility and help Singaporeans navigate through challenging and uncertain times.As such, the ministries will enhance support for families, nurture the youth, and strengthen care for the elderly so that all Singaporeans can be reassured throughout their various stages of life.[[nid:722675]]Here are the highlights from the statements by each ministry.

The recent train disruptions are isolated incidents and not indicative of systemic issues, said SMRT Trains President Lam Sheau Kai.Speaking to media at Kim Chuan Depot on Wednesday (Sept 17), Lam explained that a faulty component in the power system caused a signalling failure, affecting services between Aljunied and Tanah Merah stations on Sept 16.«The component has since been isolated, and train services resumed as normal this morning,» he said.For the Sept 17 breakdown on the Thomson-East Coast Line, Lam said SMRT is working with the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) and the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to investigate a signalling fault that required a system restart.«To minimise inconvenience during the morning peak, commuters were disembarked and advised to use alternate lines,» he said, adding that train services were temporarily suspended for about 30 minutes.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) serving under the African Union Support and Stabilisation Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) have killed a senior Al-Shabaab commander in the Lower Shabelle region.

Mogadishu (HOL) - Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud has said that Ethiopia’s Grand Renaissance Dam project will have a significant impact on the entire Horn of Africa, particularly on Nile River countries such as Egypt and Sudan.

Las Anod (HOL) - The Northeastern administration has accused the Somaliland authorities of mobilizing troops along disputed border areas, alleging preparations for an attack against the newly formed Northeastern regional government.

The bloc has embraced “revanchism” and is seeking to inflict a strategic defeat on Russia, the foreign minister has said Read Full Article at RT.com

[Natural Justice] 16 September 2025, Johannesburg: On Tuesday, judgment was reserved in the Constitutional Court case brought by communities along the Wild Coast and environmental organisations against oil companies, Shell and Impact Africa. Both planned to explore for oil and gas off the coastline of the Wild Coast based on an exploration right received in 2014.

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Anthony Albanese was meant to emerge from his recent flurry of Pacific diplomacy holding no fewer than two major agreements — instead he's returning home conspicuously empty-handed.

Africa must organize into a competent power bloc, Nkosinathi Biko has told RT Read Full Article at RT.com

A mother who allegedly let alligators eat her 12-year-old son is now said to have gotten her newborn baby high on cocaine.

Karl Hutchings, 48, had initially denied the murder of his near neighbour Julie Buckley, 55, but changed his plea to guilty in a hearing at Cambridge Crown Court.

Wes Streeting is often hailed as the brightest star in a Cabinet of dullards. But the Health Secretary is helping to bring about a catastrophe for Britain's vital life science and medicine industries.

Locals in the picturesque community of Bramley, near Guildford, Surrey, say their tranquil rural idyll has been destroyed by the travellers who built an 'illegal# camp in a 'military operation'.

Kiren Rijiju inquired if critics of India's policy on third-party mediation would apologize. This follows Pakistan's acknowledgement that India rejected external involvement during Operation Sindoor. Mohammad Ishaq Dar confirmed India's stance, contradicting claims of US-brokered peace. India maintains that discussions with Pakistan should remain bilateral.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated his 75th birthday with global leaders extending their heartfelt wishes, acknowledging his leadership and India's growing global influence. US President Donald Trump, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon lauded PM Modi's friendship and vision. Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also conveyed their greetings, emphasising strong bilateral ties.

Prime Minister Modi, celebrating his 75th birthday in Madhya Pradesh, lauded Operation Sindoor's success, citing a Jaish-e-Muhammed commander's video confession. The commander admitted the operation devastated Maulana Masood Azhar's family and JeM's Bahawalpur headquarters on May 7. Modi asserted that this «new India» fears no threats and strikes within enemy territory, prioritizing national security after Pakistani terrorists harmed Indian citizens.

The Eurasian Economic Union seeks to step up engagement with India, Andrey Slepnev has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Recent policy mistakes related to the military and civil governance triggered significant public backlash, the outlet has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

The new transportation network will span 4,500km and use domestically produced trains capable of reaching 400kph Read Full Article at RT.com

United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi has appealed for calm and patience as election results trickle in, warning Malawians against being misled by unverified figures circulating online. Muluzi stressed that only the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has the constitutional mandate to declare official results, describing the rush to spread unofficial tallies as a direct […] The post UDF Urges Calm as Muluzi Warns Against Fake Election Results appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a strong message to supporters, MCP running mate Vitumbiko Mumba has urged Malawians to remain calm and vigilant as the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) continues counting votes. Speaking directly to party members and followers on social media, Mumba warned against being distracted by unverified figures circulating online. He described such reports as part of […] The post Vitumbiko Mumba Calls for Vigilance as MEC Continues to Count Votes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.