[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's former presidential candidate, Venancio Mondlane, has denied calling for street demonstrations on Monday.

[MSF] «I knew I was unwell, but not a criminal,» says Samat Nyuk, a patient recovering from a mental health condition in Malakal, South Sudan. «I needed support, not punishment. What hurt the most was that my own family chose prison for me instead of treatment.»

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A heartwarming video of Das uncle, a peon at Bishop Cotton Girls’ School, ringing the school bell for the final time after 38 years has captivated millions online. Students cheered as he performed his routine, a testament to his quiet dedication. The viral clip celebrates an unsung hero, prompting many to recall similar figures from their own school days.

Prime Minister Modi celebrated Deepavali, linking it to national progress and Lord Ram's ideals of justice. He highlighted the eradication of Naxalism in several districts and praised economic reforms like the GST Savings Festival. PM Modi emphasized India's rising global influence and urged citizens towards self-reliance and unity, inspired by the festival's spirit of shared light.

In her posthumous memoir, she describes a childhood so blighted by horrific abuse that she became the 'perfect victim' for sexual predators Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell .

A crisis meeting was held at the museum after Sunday's seven-minute raid which saw a gang plunder artefacts including an Imperial brooch containing 2,000 diamonds.

The houses sit on the fastest-eroding stretch of coastline in Europe, where fierce storms can wash away 20 metres of beach overnight, meaning homes could be in the water within years.

Fiona Goddard accused the Home Office of watering down the probe and the government of creating a 'toxic environment' for fellow survivors.

Castel Malawi Limited has deepened its drive to foster employee well-being and strengthen workplace harmony, following the successful Castel Malawi Workers Union (Camawu) Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in Salima over the weekend. Addressing Camawu members, Castel Malawi Human Resources and Corporate Affairs Director, Gloria Zimba, stressed that the company values a strong, independent workers […] The post Castel Malawi strengthens employee welfare, market leadership appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

China’s decision to cancel two debts worth $20 million has been met with smiles and handshakes. On the surface, it looks like good news: a friendly nation helping Malawi breathe a little easier during hard economic times. But look closer, and a deeper question emerges — is Malawi getting a fair deal, or just a […] The post China’s $20 Million Debt Relief: Lifeline or Leverage? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

With just days before Parliament opens, the once-dominant Malawi Congress Party (MCP) remains entangled in uncertainty — still undecided on who will lead its bench in the National Assembly. The indecision has sparked questions about the party’s readiness to assume its new role as the main opposition and its ability to project authority in the […] The post Confusion in the Ranks: MCP Still Without Parliamentary Leadership as House Convenes in Days appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A leopard tortoise and spiny-tailed monitor were among the endangered animals seized by the National Parks Board (NParks) in a series of coordinated raids on Oct 9.In a statement released on Monday (Oct 20), NParks said that the operations were targeted at people suspected of illegally trading wildlife through online platforms, such as Telegram.A total of six premises were raided with 16 wildlife specimens seized and confiscated.Among them were endangered species such as yellow-headed day geckos and an Argentine black-and-white tegu.The animals are being housed and cared for at NParks’ Center for Wildlife Rehabilitation.The people involved were interviewed in connection with illegal wildlife sales, NParks said, adding that investigations are ongoing.«These enforcement efforts complement NParks’ border surveillance operations by extending the fight against illegal wildlife trade into domestic physical and online marketplaces,» it said. «Through regular monitoring and targeted actions, NParks ensures that offenders are held accountable across all fronts.»

Three years after beating cancer, a senior physician suffered a serious bout of pneumonia that left her hospitalised.Dr Emily Pwee died last Friday (Oct 17) aged 54, according to an obituary.Speaking to Shin Min Daily News at her funeral wake, her husband, Jimmy Teo, an associate professor who heads the National University Hospital's department of nephrology, said Dr Pwee developed a fever and cough on Oct 10.Thinking that it was a simple case of the flu, she remained at home to rest and recover, but her condition worsened after the weekend.«We went to the hospital and learnt that it was pneumonia. Unexpectedly, she passed four days after being admitted,» said Assoc Prof Teo.He also told the Chinese publication that his wife was an ovarian cancer survivor and remembered her as easy-going and caring.«She was down-to-earth and very gentle; even when she was angry, she wouldn't raise her voice and scold others,» he described.Dr Pwee was a general practitioner at Raffles Medical Group and had over 25 years of experience, according to her profile published on the healthcare provider's website.

Singapore is moving away from its traditional approach of keeping matters of classified threat intelligence and national security solely within government agencies. Instead, it will now share classified threat intelligence with owners of selected critical infrastructure in Singapore, announced Coordinating Minister for National Security K Shanmugam at the opening of the Singapore International Cyber Week (SICW) on Tuesday (Oct 21). Shanmugam, who is also Minister for Home Affairs, stated that the move to share classified threat intelligence with organisations in critical sectors such as telecommunications, energy and finance is necessary, so as to «level the playing field» between threat actors and defenders, and «turn the tide» against the former. "Most owners of critical infrastructure are private sector companies whose primary job is to ensure the delivery of essential services — water, power and transportation and so on. 

Shigeru Ishiba, 68, served as the prime minister of Japan for 386 days

The former US leader underwent several weeks of radiation therapy treatment at Penn Medicine Radiation Oncology facility in Philadelphia

The sources did not disclose the reason for the postponement

Air surveillance posts of the Battlegroup South also shot down two Ukrainian heavy drones

Family members called police to tell them about the threat, and the suspect Billy Joe Cagle was arrested less than 15 minutes later.

No Kings demonstrations were attended by millions across the country on October 18, to voice their opposition to Trump and his administration.

Bulgaria would offer an air corridor for Russia’s Vladimir Putin to travel for a meeting with Donald Trump in Hungary Read Full Article at RT.com

The program of the Ethiopian delegation's visit to Russia provides for the «time check regarding the entire range of issues on the bilateral agenda,» Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Yevgeny Terekhin said

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov pointed out that, "in the areas, which are crucial for the life support of the country, it is necessary to be self-sufficient, or to look for partners who are not infected with the Western 'disease'

Ukraine’s former Prime Minister Nikolay Azarov emphasized that the American leader is determined to carry on with the peace process

The air raid sirens also went off in the Kiev region

Abdel Hafiz Nofal pointed out that Palestinian Authority should assume control of the Gaza Strip

In an interview with Newsnight on Monday, Amy Wallace, the co-author Nobody's Girl, welcomed the news that Prince Andrew was starting to see his 'life eroded'.

The White House criticized reports Combs - who saw his prison sentence shortened when he was acquitted of more serious sex trafficking and racketeering charges - could be free.

Barbara Jordan has told the Daily Mail she was expecting a woman called 'Juliana' to arrive for a two-week stay at her property, only for 'Katia' to rock up instead.

Tom Boyd, 27, began helping out at the branch in Cheadle Hulme, Greater Manchester, in 2021 by emptying stock cages and stacking shelves.

Prince Andrew and his ex-wife Sarah Ferguson are holed up in their grand grace-and-favour Royal Lodge as Virginia Giuffre's bombshell book hit the shelves 24 hours early.

It has been almost two and a half years since an earthquake swarm similar to the one yesterday was measured in Mýrdalsjökull glacier. There are no indications that a glacial outburst flood (jökulhlaup) or volcanic eruption is beginning.

Reform leader Nigel Farage has developed something of a catchphrase in recent months. 'Something is happening out there,' he likes to say.

Local residents claim they have been repeatedly disturbed by noise from choppers bringing diners and shoppers to the Thornham Deli in the exclusive seaside village of Thornham, Norfolk.