New University of Malawi study urges sweeping curriculum reforms as ageing population rises and students admit they are leaving campus without the skills to support older persons. A new academic study has raised serious concerns over the preparedness of Malawi’s universities and training institutions to respond to the country’s rapidly ageing population, warning that many […] The post Malawi’s universities warned: Graduates ill-prepared to care for growing elderly population appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi has recorded one of the world’s biggest improvements in electoral credibility after its score on the internationally recognised Perceptions of Electoral Integrity (PEI) Index rose by 10 points following the 2025 General Election, according to the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC). In a statement issued Thursday, MEC said Malawi’s PEI score increased from 59 in […] The post Malawi climbs global electoral integrity rankings after 10-point improvement appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development Chimwemwe Chipungu and people displaced from Kasasile in Nkhata Bay District have agreed to hold discussions on the community’s resettlement at Kasasile itself, following talks on Friday. The agreement was reached at Jenda CCAP Church in Mzimba, where around 140 displaced people had spent the night after police […] The post Minister Chipungu to visit Kasasile for resettlement talks after protesters’ request accepted appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Bill seeks to double punishment for paper leak offences; minimum jail term may rise from 3 years to 5 years

Christopher Hellenthal, 20, was still dressed as Spider-Man hero after work on Tuesday when he spotted a pedestrian in a wheelchair struggling to cross a six-lane highway.

The Real Madrid star made a point of confronting Ismail Elfath - Lionel Messi's favourite referee - to share his grievances after England's 2-1 loss last week.

Benidorm is famous for its bright lights, all-inclusive hotels, and bargain pints. But is it actually safe for children? One resident shares his take...

Andy Burnham gushed about the project after flying in on a Government jet from Scotland, where he attended the Commonwealth Games opening last night.

The Delhi High Court declined a PIL seeking a probe into a recent protest march. Authorities already know about the incident and can act if needed. The Cockroach Janta Party continues talks with the government over NEET examination demands. Their key demand for the Union Education Minister's resignation remains non-negotiable. Further discussions are scheduled as the NEET paper leak fallout continues.

India's cybercrime center has asked GitHub to remove the Bitchat application. This app allows anonymous, offline messaging which raises security concerns for the government. Officials believe it could be misused by terrorists and criminal groups for coordination. The notice cites potential violations of the Information Technology Act. This action follows the use of similar apps during recent Delhi protests.

Latvia has banned imports of Russian and Belarusian books, toys, clothing, and other goods over alleged propaganda and security concerns Read Full Article at RT.com

The British Ministry of Defence has said it was forced to cancel a major army exercise in Kenya after failing to obtain the required license Read Full Article at RT.com

How did stray dogs become pioneers of spaceflight? The story of Dezik, Tsygan, Belka, and Strelka, whose missions paved the way for Gagarin Read Full Article at RT.com

Indian government held talks with student protesters after activist ends hunger strike Read Full Article at RT.com

Six people have been killed and 26 injured in a Ukrainian missile strike on an industrial plant in the Russian city of Kirov Read Full Article at RT.com

Twenty-seven people including families with young children went missing after two boats capsized in rough seas in Papua New Guinea's north-east on Saturday.

The supply of Certificates of Entitlement (COE) for the August to October period will increase by 0.17 per cent as compared to the previous quarter, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) said on Friday (July 24).As compared to the 19,052 COEs issued in the May to July period — which increased by about 1 per cent — the number of COEs will rise by 33, or 0.17 per cent.Across the vehicle categories, Categories B and C will increase by around 6 per cent and 5.4 per cent respectively, while the quota for Categories A, D and E will fall by 4 per cent, 2.5 per cent, and 0.2 per cent respectively.

Salary and wrongful dismissal claims went up in 2025 compared to the year before, the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and Tripartite Alliance for Dispute Management (TADM) said on Friday (July 24).Wrongful dismissals increased from 0.46 per 1,000 employees in 2024 to 0.57 in 2025. The follows their Employment Standards Report 2025, which indicated that the number of incidents involving salary claims increased from 2.63 per 1,000 employees in 2024 to 2.84 in 2025.Salary claims lodged by local employees were primarily from the administrative and support service sector, followed by the professional, scientific and technical sector.For foreign employees, the construction sector made up 46 per cent of salary claims lodged, consistent with the trend from 2024.About 88 per cent of salary claims were resolved through TADM's mediation process, while the remaining 12 per cent were referred to the employment claims tribunal (ECT).In total, 92 per cent of claimants were able to fully recover their salaries and payments via TADM and the ECT, the report said.

The haze that settled over the Reykjavík capital area on Friday evening was most likely smoke from the ongoing wildfires in Canada, according to meteorologist Einar Sveinbjörnsson of Blika.

Alberta's proposal for a new pipeline through southern B.C. has been billed as a duplication of the 2024 Trans Mountain expansion, but a deviation to another terminal in the Fraser Valley is unearthing familiar challenges including seismic and environmental concerns and possible objections by First Nations.

After 25 years of planning, seven years of construction and months of delays, the first trucks are finally set to roll over the Gordie Howe bridge on Monday. In tow will be some of the billions of dollars worth of goods that pass through the Windsor-Detroit corridor, which the bridge will help get to their destinations faster — saving time and money.

Alexey Likhachev noted that Russia and China plan to double cargo transportation along the Northern Sea Route by 2030

According to Abbas Araghchi, Tehran reserves the right to take all necessary measures in self-defense and will consider any country that participates in the aggression as a legitimate target for its armed forces

The Russian foreign minister said that Russia prefers a political and diplomatic settlement

According to estimates, 571 Ukrainian drones were intercepted and neutralized over Russian regions

«That is precisely why the issue of mitigating risks and improving the project's overall economic efficiency has become critically important,» Alexey Likhachev said

Britain's artificial intelligence security experts revealed that all five models they had tested tried to trick their way round the security controls they had put in place.

Prince Abdullah bin Fahad bin Abdullah bin Abdulaziz bin Jalawi al Saud (pictured) was discovered by a cleaner on the bathroom floor of his hotel room on November 25 last year.

Andy Burnham is making great play of his decision to be based part of the week in Manchester, where his family lives and he used to be mayor.

UK borrowing costs soared yesterday amid a global bond market rout sparked by a surge in the oil price back above $100.

After being unable to stay at Buckingham Palace, the Duchess of Sussex has revealed to her 4.7million Instagram followers that the family stayed as guests of Harry's uncle Earl Spencer at Althorp.