Ukraine’s negotiations with Russia fell apart after Kiev asked its foreign backers for advice, former US diplomat Victoria Nuland has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Algeria’s president, who has won a second term, has joined his rivals in criticizing “inconsistent” results from the electoral commission Read Full Article at RT.com

As part of celebration activities for the birth of prophet Muhammad, the At-tariqatul Qaudiriya Sunni Association (AQSA) under the leadership of Limbe Muslim Jamaat(LMC) has donated assorted food and other items to 2000 patients and guardians at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital in Blantyre worth 100 million. Speaking in an interview, the National coordinator for the […] The post Muslim organisation donates food items at Queen Elizabeth Central Hospital appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Slowly Malawians are coming to terms with the idea that we can generate income out of individuals who have strange looks and appear to be psychos. Here is a good example of such an individual. A Mangochi resident i hear so. He is a public entertainer owing to his online clips that lives you wondering […] The post The surprise rise of Hayee Hayee as he takes over entertainment industry! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In the first half financial performance of 2024, FMBcapital Holdings Plc, the holding company of First Capital Bank (FCB) operations, has has posted sustainable growth in its operations with an interim US$46.8 million profit after tax. In its statement, the Group says the profit after tax is a growth of 11% from June 2023 while […] The post FMBcapital earns US$46.8 million profit after tax in first half performance of 2024 appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[New Times] The HIV prevalence among individuals who inject drugs is at 9%--three times higher than the 3% rate in the general population, The New Times has learnt.

[Norwegian Refugee Council] In West and Central Africa, more than 14,000 schools have been forced to close due to violence and insecurity as of June 2024, impacting the learning of hundreds of thousands of children across the region, highlights the Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) on the International Day to Protect Education from Attack. Children's right to an education must be protected as the future of an entire generation hangs in the balance.

The early-release scheme will see prisoners automatically freed after serving between 40 to 45 per cent of their prison time as ministers attempt to tackle the overcrowding crisis in UK prisons.

The shocking analysis was published in 2017 - when Sir Keir Starmer sat in the shadow cabinet. It warned that Conservative plans to axe the allowance for ten million elderly voters would increase excess deaths.

Adult commuters taking public transport can expect to pay 10 cents more per journey starting from Dec 28. Meanwhile, concession card holders will see an increase of 4 cents per journey. This group includes students, seniors, persons with disabilities, and those on the Workfare Transport Concession Scheme (WTCS). The Public Transport Council (PTC) announced the revised fares at a press conference on Monday (Sept 9), noting that it has granted a 6 per cent overall increase in fares, which is less than a third of the 18.9 per cent maximum allowable quantum. The remaining 12.9 per cent will be deferred to future fare review exercises. Graduating students will continue to enjoy concessionary fares for four months after the end of their course of study, the PTC said. This extension will apply to students whose concession eligibility ends on or after Dec 28, 2024.

Brussels is preparing to impose penalties on Slovakia for overhauling its criminal code, sources have told Bloomberg Read Full Article at RT.com

A senior lawmaker has said that a bill on the use of AI may be put forward in the Russian State Duma this fall Read Full Article at RT.com

An archaeologist has called on Berlin to return the Nefertiti bust Read Full Article at RT.com

Papua New Guinea will bring in former New Zealand governor-general and senior diplomat Sir Jerry Mateparae to help resolve a deep impasse over Bougainville's political future. 

The Icelandic Tourist Board draws attention to possible risks and the need for caution due to forecasts of extremely difficult weather conditions in a large part of the country on today and tomorrow, Tuesday.

Elon Musk is projected to become the first ever dollar trillionaire by 2027 Read Full Article at RT.com

A Zurich councilwoman has stirred outrage by posting a photo of herself shooting at an image of the Christ Child and the Virgin Mary Read Full Article at RT.com

Radical Ukrainian politician Dmitry Korchinsky has proposed banning children from leaving the country, so that they grow up hating Russia Read Full Article at RT.com

Fourteen people have been killed in an Israeli attack on Syria’s Hama Governorate, the Sana news agency has reported Read Full Article at RT.com

Sam Pitroda defended Rahul Gandhi against the 'Pappu' label during a speech to the Indian diaspora in Texas. He highlighted Gandhi's vision, strategic thinking, and focus on diversity and inclusion. On his three-day US visit, Gandhi addressed key issues like unemployment and education, urging India to boost its production to combat job crises.

Defence minister Rajnath Singh disclosed that in September 2016, four Opposition MPs attempted to engage with Hurriyat Conference leaders for peace talks in Kashmir, but were refused. This marks the first acknowledgment of such efforts by the central government during a period of unrest following militant commander Burhan Wani's death.

Congress MP Rahul Gandhi remarked that the fear of BJP and Prime Minister Modi dissipated among Indians following the Lok Sabha election results. Speaking in Dallas, Gandhi also talked about what he thinks is the difference in the idea of India between the RSS and the Congress party. He said, «The RSS believes that India is one idea and we believe that India is a multiplicity of ideas and we believe by the way, very much like the United States, we believe that everybody should be allowed to participate.»

West Bengal Joint Platform of Doctors demands an apology from TMC MP Abhishek Banerjee for his false claim that a youth died due to doctors' protests. The doctors assert the patient received prompt care and refute Banerjee's statement, urging him to retract it to prevent further unrest and demoralization among healthcare professionals.

The West Bengal government told the Supreme Court that 23 individuals have died due to a doctors' strike at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, initiated after the rape and murder of a postgraduate doctor.

Member of Parliament for Blantyre City South and Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) National College Coordinator, Noel Lipipa, has urged Kamuzu College of Health Sciences (KUHeS) students at the Kameza Campus to be pioneers of thinking beyond their careers through innovative mindsets for the country’s economic benefits. “I urge you all to be pioneers of thinking […] The post DPP MP Noel Lipipa urges KUHeS students to drive economic growth appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Bungwe loyendetsa mpira la FAM lagamula kuti osewera kutsogolo, Promise Kamwendo abwelere ku team yake ya Dedza Dynamos kamba kakuti mgwirizano omwe osewerayu adasainila ndi team ya Mighty Mukuru Wanderers ngosavomerezeka. Bungweli lalamuranso osewerayu kubwenza 6 million kwacha yomwe adapochera, yomwe pachingelezi amati ‘signing on fee’ ku team ya Wanderers. FAM yatinso team ya Dedza […] The post Promise Kamwendo abwerere ku Dedza Dynamos, yatero FAM appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[ANGOP] Mbanza Kongo -- Two artisanal boats from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were seized Saturday by the Border Guard Police, for illegal fishing in the Zaire River, Soyo municipality.

[New Times] In January 2025, Uganda will host a crucial meeting to adopt a strategy and action plan for the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme (CAADP) post-Malabo Declaration.

[New Times] The City of Kigali has identified key disaster hotspots as part of its strategy to avert losses as heavy rains are expected this month.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Growing military cooperation between Somalia and Egypt is heightening tensions in the Horn of Africa as the two nations align to counter Ethiopia's influence. As Egypt sends troops and arms to Mogadishu, Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has vowed to defend his country's territorial integrity amid fears of an escalation in regional hostilities.

In the first sequence of “Mother Mother” a herd of camels cry out in the dark. Their guttural sounds are their own kind of haunting music as we are drawn into the world of two camel herders in rural Somalia: widow and force-of-nature Qalifo and loyal only son Asa (newcomers Maan Youssouf Ahmed and Elmi Rashid Elmi).

Mogadishu (HOL) — Hodan Ali hasn't slept properly in years. The 32-year-old mother of three wakes up in terror almost every night, haunted by the sound of gunfire from Mogadishu's years of conflict. Like millions of other Somalis, Hodan is trapped in a mental health crisis worsened by decades of violence, stigma, and a lack of professional care.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The United States Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has reiterated the importance of paying Kenyan troops participating in the Haiti operation on time.

[New Times] Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has regained the first place as Africa's richest person, unseating Johann Rupert who had claimed the title in late August, according to Bloomberg Billionaire Index.

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