Rahul Gandhi criticized the Centre's Rs 1,600 crore relief fund for Punjab's flood devastation as a «grave injustice,» citing estimated losses of Rs 20,000 crore. He witnessed widespread destruction, including crop loss and displacement, and urged a swift damage assessment and a comprehensive relief package. Gandhi emphasized the need for a bolder response to support the affected communities.

Tejashwi Yadav launched 'Bihar Adhikar Yatra' to challenge Nitish Kumar's government on unemployment and crime, following the 'Voter Adhikaar Yatra' led by Rahul Gandhi. This solo move, amidst CM face debates and seat-sharing talks, aims to assert RJD's dominance in the Mahagathbandhan.

[New Times] Rwanda has voiced solidarity with Qatar and demanded accountability for Israeli airstrikes in Doha, insisting that violations of international law should not go unanswered.

[New Times] The second edition of East Africa Connect event, a cross-border music showcase spotlighting both rising and established talent, returns to Kigali, this time around with the aim to entertain music lovers who are in the city for the 2025 UCI Road World Championship.

[New Times] Rwanda and Morocco have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enhance cooperation in correctional services.

The Ukrainian leader wants “to fight to the last but with others doing the fighting,” Georgy Mazurashu has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Agreement guarantees customs and tax regime for the full period, Russian official has said Read Full Article at RT.com

J.D. Vance has said anyone celebrating Charlie Kirk’s death should face consequences, as suspensions and firings mount across the US Read Full Article at RT.com

Jindal Steel International has not disclosed the financial details of the bid on Thyssenkrupp’s unit Read Full Article at RT.com

Estonia has reportedly started building large-scale fortifications despite conceding there is no immediate military threat Read Full Article at RT.com

Daria Morozova emphasized that the shelling of the station demonstrates Kiev’s lack of moral and humanitarian boundaries, revealing that the government has become an anti-Russian instrument

Vladimir Zelensky added that Ukraine expects additional contributions from European countries in October

According to the document, the Ukrainian government will make a corresponding payment

Russian Minister of Industry and Trade Anton Alikhanov said this will depend on the decisions of the Central Bank

Observed inflation also fell in September to 14.7%

The construction of the Harpa Concert and Conference Hall was a successful decision, and ensuring the building operates at its full potential is good business. Harpa supports cultural tourism in Iceland, which plays a key role in maintaining the country as a strong destination, says Svanhildur Konráðsdóttir, Harpa’s CEO.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has commended the strides being made by its subsidiary, NBM Development Bank Limited in financing Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Malawi. NBM plc’s Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Harold Jiya hailed the subsidiary during an internal engagement event dubbed Tiiphula, organized to celebrate NBM Development Bank on Thursday evening. Jiya […] The post NBM celebrates Development Bank’s milestone appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A U.S. airstrike in Somalia’s northern Sanaag region killed Abdullahi Omar Abdi, a respected clan elder whom the Pentagon identified as an Al-Shabab weapons trafficker, US Africa Command confirmed Wednesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Wednesday that negotiations are underway to resolve disputes between the federal government and the regional administrations of Puntland and Jubbaland, whose strained relations have long complicated national reforms.

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.