The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has come out swinging against both the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), accusing them of recklessly declaring victory from unofficial tallies and undermining the authority of the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). MLS President Davis Njobvu described the actions of the two major parties as “irresponsible, […] The post Malawi Law Society Slams DPP and MCP for Premature Victory Claims appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi stands at a delicate moment. Votes are still being counted, yet our two largest political parties — the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) — are already busy declaring themselves winners. It is a disgraceful spectacle. The DPP, in its usual arrogance, is parading around with “figures” to announce Arthur […] The post Editorial: DPP and MCP’s Shameless Power Games Threaten Malawi’s Democracy appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chisankho Watch, a consortium of four governance watchdogs, has this afternoon urged the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) to begin releasing partial results as vote tabulation continues, in order to enhance transparency and calm mounting anxiety across the country. Speaking at a press briefing, board chairperson Bishop Gilford Matonga said the consortium—which brings together the Catholic […] The post Chisankho Watch Urges MEC to Release Partial Results Amid Concerns appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has appealed for patience and calm as the transmission and tallying of election results continues across the country. In its latest update, MEC reported that physical transmission of results forms from polling stations to Constituency Tally Centres is ongoing, while electronic transmission will begin once results are fully received at […] The post MEC Calls for Patience as Tallying of Results Progresses appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) officers foiled an attempt to smuggle more than 450 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes into Singapore via Woodlands Checkpoint on Aug 26. In a Facebook post on Wednesday (Sept 17), ICA said that the motorcycle was directed for enhanced checks and more than 450 packets of duty-unpaid cigarettes were found concealed in various compartments.The case has been referred to the Singapore Customs for further investigation.

The National Trades Union Congress (NTUC) and Singapore Industrial and Services Employees' Union (SISEU) have expressed their dismay over Agoda's alleged attempt to silence their retrenched workers, according to a joint statement by the two unions on Wednesday (Sept 17).This comes after the online travel platform announced that it has phased out customer service support roles in Singapore, Shanghai and Budapest.Fifty employees in Singapore were retrenched following an exercise that was announced in a closed town hall on Aug 4.Cost and recruitment challenges were cited as reasons for the move, The Business Times reported on Wednesday.According to the unions' joint statement, workers were purportedly warned via severance agreements not to make reports on their retrenchments to trade unions, the Government or other organisations.They were also allegedly warned against bringing any mediation requests, claims or proceedings relating to their employment or termination against Agoda.

TEHRAN - Mawlawi Fazal Mohammad Haqqani, the ambassador of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan in Tehran, met with Bojidar Vasilyev, the head of the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) Liaison Office in Iran, to review the situation of Afghan refugees in the country.

TEHRAN - The World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) has officially registered thirteen new Iranian products, according to a senior advisor at Iran’s Ministry of Industry, Mining and Trade.

TEHRAN – World Patient Safety Day aims to raise public awareness to improve patient safety. This year’s slogan, ‘Patient safety from the start!’, emphasizes the urgent need to act early and consistently to prevent harm throughout childhood, and yield benefits across the life course.

TEHRAN - In the past, the saying “seeing is believing” carried weight. A photograph or a video was considered proof of reality. But in today’s digital age, even our eyes can deceive us.

The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has issued a resolute declaration of victory in the 2025 general elections, urging supporters to remain peaceful and dignified as the nation awaits official results from the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). In a strongly worded press statement released today, the party’s National Publicity Secretary, Dr. Jessie Kabwila, expressed “confidence and […] The post Malawi Congress Party Declares Victory, Urges Calm Amid Election Anticipation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) has declared victory in the 2025 elections and bluntly told President Lazarus Chakwera to swallow his pride and accept defeat instead of clinging to power. Speaking in Lilongwe, DPP spokesperson Shadric Namalomba drew parallels with former president Joyce Banda, who in 2014 gracefully conceded without hesitation when it became clear […] The post DPP Declares Victory, Calls on Chakwera to Accept Defeat appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prince William and Kate greeted the Trumps in the Walled Garden on the Windsor estate when the President's Marine One helicopter arrived just after midday.

Thirty seconds into my interview with Vivian Wilson, trans activist and daughter of Elon Musk, she got emotional. We spoke backstage ahead of her fourth and final New York Fashion Week Show.

Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann launched 'mission Chardi Kala' to restore the state after devastating floods, the worst since 1988. Approximately 2,300 villages were flooded, impacting 20 lakh people and causing extensive damage to infrastructure, schools, and homes. Mann appealed to citizens nationwide, industrialists, and charitable trusts to contribute to the rehabilitation efforts, ensuring transparency in the management of donations.

To assist visually impaired individuals, a government expert committee has proposed adding QR codes with voice assistance to medicine strips. They also suggested secondary packaging with Braille cards when needed. The CDSCO has released these suggestions for public feedback following representations about the difficulties faced by visually impaired people in reading medicine labels.

Delhi is preparing for a special intensive revision of electoral polls. The Election Commission has uploaded the 2002 voter list and mapped it with current constituencies. This follows a meeting with state election officials to assess preparedness. A pan-India special revision is expected soon, replacing the annual summary revision.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, celebrating his 75th birthday, received warm greetings from Russian President Vladimir Putin. Modi thanked Putin, reaffirming India's commitment to strengthening their strategic partnership. He also expressed India's readiness to contribute to a peaceful resolution of the Ukraine conflict.

The U.S. president will be largely insulated from protesters in a country where he remains unpopular. On Thursday, he plans to meet with Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

The Georgia secretary of state resisted Trump’s pressure to reverse his 2020 reelection loss in Georgia.

Microsoft has seized 338 websites used in relation to a rapidly growing phishing service that has seen around 70 people in Singapore fall victim, the company said in press release on Wednesday (Sept 17).The service, known as RaccoonO365, is a tool used by cybercriminals to steal Microsoft 365 usernames and passwords, according to Microsoft.Phishing kits are offered via a subscription, letting users steal credentials from victims even if they are not familiar with the technology.«This case shows that cybercriminals don't need to be sophisticated to cause widespread harm — simple tools like RaccoonO365 make cybercrime accessible to virtually anyone, putting millions of users at risk,» Microsoft Digital Crimes Unit (DCU) assistant general counsel Steven Masada said in a blogpost on Tuesday (Sept 16).Since its operation, these kits have been used to steal at least 5,000 Microsoft credentials from 94 countries, he said.Among these credentials were some that belonged to around 70 people in Singapore, the tech giant said.

It comes as the First Lady takes her star turn on the world stage during her husband's historic second state visit to the United Kingdom this week.

Lucy Powell, sacked by the PM in a panicky reshuffle less than a fortnight ago, warned in an interview that the public does not feel government is 'on their side'.

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Republican lawmaker Nancy Mace has accused Democratic congresswoman Ilhan Omar of inciting violence for remarks about Charlie Kirk’s killing Read Full Article at RT.com

A 150kg projectile fired from an F-16 hit a residential building, with Warsaw declining to acknowledge the fault, Rzeczpospolita reports Read Full Article at RT.com

The suspect passed information on military sites and critical infrastructure to Ukrainian intelligence, the FSB has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Kenya’s High Court has issued an arrest warrant for a British soldier accused of killing Agnes Wanjiru in 2012 Read Full Article at RT.com

The suspect placed a US flag onto the damaged entrance of the agency’s Pittsburgh office before fleeing the scene, the agency has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Amit Shah said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi ensured border safety. He mentioned surgical strikes and Operation Sindoor. PM Modi spoke about a Pakistani terrorist's confession. Shah criticized the Congress for their Voter Adhikar Yatra. He called it a «save infiltrator rally». Shah supports the Special Intensive Revision. Rahul Gandhi promised proof of vote theft by the ruling NDA government.

The Election Commission has introduced revised guidelines for the design and printing of EVM ballot papers to improve clarity for voters, particularly in the upcoming Bihar assembly election. These changes include larger color photographs of candidates, uniform font sizes for names, and the use of pink-colored 70 GSM paper for assembly elections.

The father of Captain Sumeet Sabharwal, who perished in the Air India Ahmedabad crash that killed 260, is demanding a formal government inquiry, expressing distress over alleged leaks suggesting his son was suicidal. He refutes claims about his son's mental state, citing his extensive flying experience and lack of prior incidents.

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