A soaring valuation for SpaceX, coupled with favorable court rulings and investor confidence, has driven Musk's net worth toward unprecedented territory despite Tesla's recent sales slump.

The Malawi Prison Service’s decision to install closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras inside prison cells has brought renewed attention to the long-standing crisis of crime, corruption and weak controls within the country’s correctional facilities—while raising questions about privacy, reform and effectiveness. Announcing the plan, Malawi Prison Service (MPS) Eastern Region Deputy Commissioner Thomas Damba said the […] The post Malawi Prisons’ CCTV Plan Exposes Deep-Rooted Failures—and Signals a Shift in Surveillance appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prolonged and intense rains that have battered several parts of the country since late December have left thousands of households displaced, crops washed away, public infrastructure damaged and lives lost, exposing serious weaknesses in disaster preparedness and early warning systems. In Kasungu District, stormy rains that began on December 27, 2025, have affected at least […] The post Prolonged Rains Leave Trail of Destruction, Deaths and Exposed Gaps in Disaster Preparedness appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

All government primary and secondary schools across Malawi have opened today for the second term of the 2025/26 academic year, despite widespread infrastructure damage caused by heavy rains in several districts, the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology (MoEST) has confirmed. The development follows a reversal of an earlier ministry decision that had delayed the […] The post All Government Schools Open Today Despite Rain Damage, Nkhotakota Remains Closed appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc on Wednesday donated K15 million to St. Martin’s Mission Hospital in Mangochi to support renovations of a paediatric ward that was damaged early last year. In January last year, strong winds uprooted a tree, which fell on the paediatric ward’s roof, causing significant damage and rendering the ward non-operational. […] The post NBM plc donates K15 Million for Malindi Hospital Children’s Ward renovation  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Listed National Bank of Malawi (NBM) has projected a double profit after tax for the year ending December 31, 2025, to range between K189.9 billion and K211.0 billion. The Bank, through its trading statement signed by the Company Secretary, Zunzo Mitole, dated December 29, states that the projected performance represents a significant increase compared to […] The post NBM plc projects double profit to K211.0 billion  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

As Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby continues his push to rehabilitate and reintegrate the city’s homeless population, some 200 people were on New Year’s Day fêted at St William Grant Park. Individuals came from all sections of downtown Kingston to...

Priscilla Duhaney, attorney and spokesperson for Hear the Children’s Cry, is expressing hope that the child-rights advocacy group will be invited to Parliament to air its opposition to proposals that would decriminalise consensual sex between...

As communities across western Jamaica continue the journey of recovery following Hurricane Melissa, the Seprod Foundation brought comfort, joy, and reassurance to children and families through Christmas treats held on December 16 at Crawford...

The delivery and installation of modular classrooms at the Culloden Infant School in Whitehouse, Westmoreland marks a new phase in the restoration of hurricane-affected schools by the Sandals Foundation. Students at Culloden Infant will start the...

Jamaica Broilers Group (JBG) recently carried out its annual Christmas outreach in the communities of Spring Village and McCook’s Pen, St Catherine, providing meaningful support and seasonal encouragement to more than 300 elderly and vulnerable...

Dans une interview accordée aux médias, la députée élue, Justine Judith Lekogo, en pédagogue, a éclairé l'opinion sur le rôle d'un représentant du peuple à l'Assemblée nationale. Elle affirme d'ailleurs qu'« Être députée, c'est éclairer la démocratie, pas se taire » Et d'indiquer que «être député ne signifie pas se taire entre deux sessions parlementaires ni se limiter à lever la main dans l'hémicycle». Journaliste : Honorable Justine-Judith Lekogo, une partie de l'opinion publique (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A jaywalker was caught on camera grimacing in «pain» after being honked at by a car that had stopped in time. Flashing his middle finger, the man also allegedly claimed that he had twisted his knee as he was «scared» by the honk. Dashcam footage shared on the SG Road Vigilante Facebook on Sunday (Jan 4) showed the pedestrian jaywalking with a woman near 34 Cassia Crescent in Dakota. After being alerted by the oncoming car when it honked at them, the man confronted the driver near his front windscreen. The man was later seen grimacing, touching his knee, and then kneeling on the ground.  In the Facebook post, the driver said the man's partner called an ambulance.

Anyone caught taking away food from its buffet will be banned from all outlets, Family Mookata has warned.In a Facebook post on Jan 3, the local buffet chain wrote: «We have zero tolerance towards customers who take away food from our buffet using personal containers.»The Thai barbecue restaurant said it will take «firm action against anyone found violating rules» and reiterated that the buffet food is «for dine-in only». Any footage or evidence of offenders would be shared online to raise awareness and keep a record of the incident, it added. Since opening for business in 2023, Family Mookata has encountered four such incidents, owner Fiona Lim told 8world.Two of them took place in its Jurong West branch which opened in November 2025. [[nid:725888]]The most recent incident happened on Dec 31, Lim told the Chinese daily.«A mother came to eat with her son and a friend. My supplier was making a delivery at the time and saw the woman packing buffet ingredients in a takeout box. They called to alert me,» she said.

A home-based fried chicken seller has come under renewed scrutiny after a customer said she found two strands of hair in her order, following previous concerns over the owner's hygiene practices last October.Sofyan bin Nur Mohammad, a full-time foreign exchange trader, runs Chef Fyan, a home-based fried chicken business, on the side. The 24-year-old first made headlines last October when a TikTok Live showed him handling cooked chicken with his bare hands.Another complaint surfaced on New Year's Day, documented by TikTok user @naivanderwaal. The video, garnering over 87,100 views, shows the customer's reaction to the food.While a woman spoons food onto her plate, another diner points to it and says: «There's hair.»

Members of the public will get a first glimpse into the future of aviation at Changi Airport's upcoming Terminal 5 in an interactive exhibition opening on Tuesday (Jan 6). The exhibition, titled T5 in the Making, is located at Terminal 3's arrival hall and will be open until March. Speaking at the launch on Monday (Jan 5), Acting Minister for Transport and Senior Minister of State for Finance Jeffrey Siow said, «I have no doubt that the world is watching to see what T5 represents for the future of aviation.» He added: «The decision to build T5 was one of confidence and conviction. Confidence in our future, and conviction in our ability to secure our place in a competitive world.» In addition to its focus on innovation and sustainability, the new terminal will also create new job opportunities in fields such as data science and systems operations. Jointly organised by the Ministry of Transport, the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore, and Changi Airport Group (CAG), the exhibition showcases the bold journey and future vision for aviation in Singapore.

According to Donald Trump, this is possible if Delcy Rodriguez's actions do not satisfy the US

SINGAPORE — Taking lessons to seek a driving licence has become more expensive, with the three driving centres in Singapore raising fees from Jan 1.At Singapore Safety Driving Centre (SSDC) in Woodlands, the cost for mandated simulator training has risen by 25.2 per cent, from $24.38 to $30.52 per session.Theory lessons saw a 23.1 per cent cost spike, from $17.71 per 100-minute session in 2025 to $21.80 in 2026.At Bukit Batok Driving Centre (BBDC), a 100-minute practical driving lesson during peak time slots, such as 7.20pm to 9pm on weekdays, now costs $86.11, a 6.8 per cent hike from the previous $80.66.The price for a peak-period practical driving lesson at ComfortDelGro Driving Centre (CDC) in Ubi has gone up by 9.3 per cent, from $81.75 to $89.38 per session. Peak periods at CDC are from 10.20am to noon and 4.25pm to 10.20pm on weekdays, and all time slots on Saturdays and Sundays.A CDC spokesperson told The Straits Times that the rate for practical lessons was last updated in April 2024.

The Ministry of Education (MOE) will continue to «listen and act» on feedback from teachers said Minister for Education Desmond Lee on Monday (Jan 5). «We are making headway in recalibrating what teachers do and rethinking how teachers work. This includes implementing recommendations from the Reimagining the Teaching Profession Taskforce,» said Lee in a video post on social media to welcome educators back on the first day of the new school year. School leaders have identified key priorities and are working to streamline programmes and simplify administrative processes, he added. Among the measures to support teachers is the use of technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to reduce time spent on administrative tasks. For instance, the collection of consent forms and medical certificates is now done online. Administrative teams from schools have also started to take over procurement duties from teachers. In his video, Lee also encouraged teachers to be familiar with AI tools such as HeyTalia, which helps draft messages to parents. 

Along a busy stretch of the expressway, a car abruptly comes to a complete halt in the middle of the road, nearly causing an accident. In a video posted to the Facebook group SG Road Vigilante on Saturday (Jan 3), the white Honda can be seen switching on its hazard lights on the second lane and coming to a stop ahead of an active ERP gantry. According to the post, the incident occurred along the Ayer Rajah Expressway towards Tuas on Friday evening. The time indicated on the ERP gantry was 5.36pm. «White Honda Vezel came to a complete stop in the middle of the expressway to avoid ERP, causing a near collision. After multiple honking from the vehicles around, the vehicle then decided to drive on,» the post stated.In the video, which has since garnered more than 87,000 views, about a dozen motorcycles were also seen stopped on the road shoulder.  

Donald Trump explained that he had not personally been in contact with Venezuelan Vice President Delcy Rodriguez, who is acting as head of state, but noted that «she is cooperating» with the US

A two-day mourning period was announced on the island

According to the US President, «there is something that happened fairly nearby,» but it had nothing to do with the attack on the Russian leader's official residence

The US leader has repeatedly said that he is not trying to set a deadline for this issue

US special forces acted «very violently», Donald Trump said

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A thousand years after Mahmud of Ghazni's devastating attack, Somnath Temple stands as a testament to India's enduring spirit. Despite repeated invasions, the shrine's restoration, marked by its 1951 reopening, symbolizes resilience. This enduring symbol of faith and civilization continues to inspire, mirroring India's own resurgence and commitment to global welfare.

All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) national president and MP Asaduddin Owaisi on Sunday sharply criticised the Yogi Adityanath government in Uttar Pradesh, during a press conference held in Amravati.

The US leader said that «they're going to rebuild the infrastructure»

«A lot of Cubans were killed yesterday,» Donald Trump told reporters aboard his presidential plane

According to the US President, elections in Venezuela will take place «at the right time»

Donald Trump stressed that it is necessary to «fix up the oil, fix up the country, bring the country back and then have elections»

Washington is thinking about it, the US leader said

Shaina NC said, «Aaditya Thackeray inducted Rashid Mamu. Aaditya Thackeray joined Umar Khalid at the Gateway protest. They are plotting to turn Mumbai into Mamdani, but we will never let that happen. We are here for progressive politics. They are here for regressive thoughts and comments.»

SINGAPORE — Vape peddlers are now pushing devices with Bluetooth connectivity and digital screens to entice the young to buy them as keepsakes.Some of these vapes can even function as phones.The Straits Times has also found that despite a clampdown, which has seen dozens of people arrested and scores of vapes and their components seized, sellers are still claiming that they have «ready stock» in Singapore.Salim, who has a son in Primary 4, said: «We parents are just learning about the dangers of vapes, and reminding our children how harmful these can be to their development.»«Most of us are still finding it hard to tell the difference between a vape and stationery items, and now you have these new devices which are meant to look cool to the young,» added the 41-year-old, who did not want to be identified by his full name.These new devices are harder to spot because they do not resemble traditional vapes. Some «smart» models are designed to look like and can be mistaken for everyday items, such as mobile phones.