UK-based Malawian taekwondo Master, Yamikani Guba has been awarded ‘Dan Player of the Year 2024’ by the British Army Taekwondo Association at a ceremony held yesterday at the Wessex Elite Taekwondo Performance Sports Centre in Dorset, UK for his best performance of the year. Guba, a Sergeant of British Army’s 4th Regiment Royal Artillery, has […] The post Malawi’s taekwondo master Yamikani Guba awarded ‘Dan Player of the Year 2024’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) vice president for the north, Jappie Mhango, has expressed anger at the decision by the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) administration not to allocate adequate fertilizers to the Northern and Southern Regions in the implementation of the first phase this year’s Affordable Input Programme (AIP) this year. Mhango feared this could be […] The post Govt angers DPP veep Mhango  over distribution disparities in AIP, accuses MCP of trying to create hunger appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Four major opposition political parties have written a strongly worded letter to Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Chairperson, Justice Anabel Mtalimanja, reiterating their call for her to resign. In the letter dated 7th November, 2024—secretaries general of Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), Alliance for Democracy (AFORD), UTM Party and United Democratic Front (UDF)—also remind MEC of the demands they […] The post Opposition reiterate call for MEC leadership resignation over ‘failure’ to address electoral demands appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chisankho Watch Coalition has expressed concern over reports of undue coercion of citizens in the voter registration process. Chisankho Watch Coalition is a consortium of four governance-based non-governmental organizations (NGOs), namely the Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP), Public Affairs Committee (PAC), Gender and Justice Unit (GJU) and Meeting Hub (mHub). The coalition was […] The post Chisankho Watch Coalition condemns undue coercion, inducement of citizens to register for 2025 General Elections appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Government of the People’s Republic of China, through Malawi’s Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DODMA), has donated 1,320 bags of maize flour to help alleviate hunger in Sonkhwe Village, located in Traditional Authority (T/A) Kalumbu, Lilongwe. The donation, valued at MWK 43 million, was delivered on Thursday and will directly benefit 1,300 people in […] The post China Donates Maize Flour to Alleviate Hunger in Sonkhwe Village, Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A tragic accident in Jammu & Kashmir's Reasi district claimed the lives of four individuals, including a young girl. The driver of an SUV lost control, causing the vehicle to plummet into a gorge. Three occupants died at the scene, while another succumbed to injuries at the hospital. Two others are currently receiving medical treatment.

Two village defense guards were tragically killed in Kishtwar, Jammu, by the Kashmir Tigers, a group linked to Jaish-e-Mohammed. The group claimed responsibility and threatened others who support security forces. This incident follows a series of terrorist attacks and heightened security operations in Jammu and Kashmir, highlighting the volatile situation in the region.

Chaos erupted in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly as BJP and National Conference MLAs clashed over a resolution demanding the restoration of Article 370. The speaker evicted BJP members for disrupting the proceedings, leading to physical altercations with marshals. BJP termed the resolution a futile attempt, while other parties criticized their stance and the disruption.

The BJP has condemned a resolution passed by the INDIA alliance in the Jammu and Kashmir assembly to restore the region's special status. BJP leader Smriti Irani called the resolution an attempt to «wage war against the Indian constitution» and accused the alliance of supporting terrorists and separatists. Irani asserted that the BJP would not allow the abrogation of Article 370 to be reversed.

Following a controversial social media post in Chittagong, Bangladesh, clashes erupted between the Hindu community and law enforcement, resulting in property damage. India has called upon the interim government in Dhaka to take decisive action against extremist elements and ensure the safety of Hindus in the country.

US President Joe Biden promised to continue his policies until he has to hand over the White House to President-elect Donald Trump Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian President Vladimir Putin has described BRICS as a prototype of new intercountry relations Read Full Article at RT.com

The Ukrainian leader is in no position to refuse demands from his patrons in Washington, a government source has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Patrushev has supported the idea of doubling the duties on imports from ‘unfriendly’ countries Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia needs to develop AI domestically to protect its digital sovereignty from foreign platforms, Vladimir Putin has said Read Full Article at RT.com

The steaming waters in the Village of Harrison Hot Springs, 130 kilometres east of Vancouver, could once be enjoyed in pools known as the Hobo Hot Springs for free — unlike the neighbouring Harrison Hot Springs Resort where users of its pools must be resort guests.

[New Times] A new draft law governing healthcare services contains provisions on assisted reproductive technologies, including surrogacy, to help couples with difficulty conceiving to have children.

[RFI] London -- The UK government announced sanctions on Thursday against three private mercenary groups operating in Africa with links to the Kremlin, including Wagner group successor Africa Corps.

[CFR] Attempts to change the constitution of the Democratic Republic of Congo only exacerbate existing citizen distrust in government.

Police have released video footage showing a suspect shooting a man inside a Markham garage in broad daylight on Wednesday afternoon.

The Nova Scotia RCMP has now confirmed a man who killed his wife and then killed himself in Enfield, N.S., last month was a retired Mountie.

As the Russian leader noted, the society gets «to not only comprehend, but be direct participants of the extremely complex processes»

«Ever more often democracy is beginning to be interpreted as the rule of the minority rather than the majority,» the Russian president said

The media notes that due to the nature of the operations, the reconnaissance base needs strong military protection around it, both from attacks using conventional weapons and from electronic warfare

«The former hegemons, who have been in the habit of ruling the world since colonial times, are increasingly surprised to discover that they are no longer being obeyed,» the Russian leader stated

The countries’ aspiration for cooperation already helps overcome the most acute situations, the Russian president stressed

American businesswoman Cheryl Hammersmith-Stewart, the common-law widow of late hotelier Gordon 'Butch' Stewart, is seeking court orders for attorney-at-law Rachel Yvonne McLarty and executive chairman of Sandals Resorts International,...

In a move being described by Minister of Tourism Edmund Bartlett as the 'European Push', Jamaica is set to welcome a new flight out of Europe, World2Fly from Lisbon, Portugal, to Montego Bay. The airline is set to begin operating that...

Get live updates in the Election 2024, including results and latest news as the control of the House remains undecided after Donald Trump won the presidency and GOP won control of the Senate.

European Works Councils (EWCs) are bodies that should guarantee employees the right to be consulted on important issues in large multinational companies active in multiple EU countries. However, EWCs have been criticised for being ineffective, on account of unclear definitions, non-dissuasive sanctions and ineffective access to justice. In February 2023, the European Parliament called for legislative action to address the shortcomings identified and strengthen the functioning of EWCs. In response, the European Commission consulted European social partners and put forward a proposal in January 2024 to revise the 2009 directive. The European Parliament's Committee on Employment and Social Affairs voted its report on 3 April 2024. The committee is expected to vote in December 2024 on a mandate for interinstitutional negotiations. Council adopted a general approach on 20 June 2024. Second edition. The 'EU Legislation in Progress' briefings are updated at key stages throughout the legislative procedure. Source : © European Union, 2024 - EP