Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Andy Burnham on his new role. He expressed confidence that India-UK ties will deepen across key sectors. The two nations share democratic values and cooperate widely in many areas. With CETA entering into force, the partnership is poised for growth. Modi looks forward to working closely to strengthen the comprehensive strategic partnership.

A 26-year-old merchant navy officer from Kerala died after his ship was hit. The cargo vessel was reportedly struck by Russian forces near Odesa. Akhil Joyan was due to marry in two months and was the sole provider. His family is seeking assistance to bring his body home. India condemned the attack on commercial shipping and civilian lives.

The Cockroach Janta Party alleges police brutality during a recent Parliament march. Protesters claim public figures were assaulted and dragged from a truck. One activist's wife reportedly had her hair pulled during the police action. The group states their volunteer suffered shattered ribs and other injuries. They demand the resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan and government dialogue.

It comes little more than 10 months after Ms Rayner quit Keir Starmer's administration following her tearful admission she failed to pay correct tax.

Lee Andrews has reportedly been released from jail for the second time after his arrest earlier this month. 

Robbie Williams has poked fun at his World Cup interview after it went viral when fans suspected something white had fallen from his nostrils. 

The President declared Monday that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products.

FIFA will open disciplinary proceedings into the behaviour of Argentina's bitter players after the World Cup final descended into violent scenes at the final whistle of their defeat to Spain on Sunday.

Malawi’s minister of mining, Thoko Tembo, has commended Portland Cement Malawi Limited for its K200 billion investment in the country’s manufacturing and mining sectors, following a visit to the company’s plant in Balaka. Tembo toured the facility and its associated mining operations to assess the company’s contribution to industrial development, responsible mining practices and economic […] The post Mining minister praises Portland Cement’s K200bn investment at Balaka plant appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Police intercepted a Honda Freed carrying nine Ethiopian nationals at a roadblock in Chikwawa Two Malawian men, Luciano Gomez, 30, and Wilson John, 25, arrested on suspicion of human trafficking Ethiopian nationals, aged between 18 and 34, could not produce valid travel documents All 11 suspects due in court on charges of illegal entry and […] The post 9 Ethiopians and 2 Malawian ‘traffickers’ arrested after car packed with illegal migrants stopped at roadblock appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Malawi Congress Party has  announced a shadow cabinet, complete with a Leader of the Opposition, shadow ministers and — should anyone doubt the seriousness of the enterprise — deputy shadow ministers besides. Simplex Chithyola Banda takes the top job, leading the party’s parliamentary team, while Nancy Tembo, a former Cabinet minister who presumably knows […] The post Chithyola Banda’s shadow show: MCP plays at government-in-waiting appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A Malawian MP has hit out at the government’s decision to release prisoners, claiming some of those freed have gone straight back to committing crimes — sparking fury among local communities. Kondwani Nankhumwa, who represents Mulanje Central, told Parliament that the Ministry of Homeland Security’s recent mass release of prisoners has caused unrest in his […] The post Nankhumwa: Freed prisoners ‘go straight back to crime’ behind borehole theft spree appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Police stay silent as public fury grows over alleged gold-smuggling network linked to Indian trader’s torture-murder Anger mounts in Malawi as police refuse to update the public on suspected wider network behind Asif Khan’s death Khan, from Mumbai, allegedly held captive for two weeks and tortured over gold theft claims before dying on 6 July […] The post Police silent as fury grows over Khan gold-smuggling case appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Vanuatu’s first national tourism market readiness assessment has found that more than four out of five tourism businesses assessed are still working towards becoming fully ready to compete in regional and international markets, guiding the next phase of targeted training…

The Kiwa “Pacific CIRCLE” (Pacific Community Inclusion for Resilient Climate and Ecosystems) project was launched yesterday in Port Vila, marking the start of a 3.5-year programme focused on ecosystem restoration and resilient livelihoods.

A free community book exchange has been established at the Port Vila Main Market, giving residents and visitors the opportunity to take, read and share books at no cost.

The Teaching Service Commission (TSC) and the Vanuatu Teachers Union (VTU) have agreed to a Memorandum of Conciliation (MOC) to resolve teachers’ outstanding entitlements by September this year.

Virgin Australia has confirmed that it cancelled flights between Brisbane and Port Vila on Sunday and Monday due to volcanic ash from the ongoing eruption of Ambae Volcano, saying the decision was made to protect the safety of passengers and…

FBI Director Kash Patel plans to visit Moscow in October, Politico reported on Monday Read Full Article at RT.com

Papua New Guinea prepares new laws to criminalise the malicious use of artificial intelligence, including deepfakes, voice cloning and digital impersonation.

Hopes were raised last night that new Chancellor John Healey will push Britain towards a higher defence spend.

Footage posted on TikTok seemingly showed passengers being told the result of the tie between Argentina and Spain, with many wearing the South American country's football shirts.

The new Prime Minister showed a glint of steel as he sacked Rachel Reeves, David Lammy, Lord Hermer and a string of his predecessor's closest Cabinet supporters within hours of taking office.

Deborah Franklin, 65, is accused of eight counts of gross indecency against a boy aged under 14 between 1991 and 1995 at a preparatory school in Hertfordshire.

He gathered his closest colleagues along with friends and family for some commiseration drinks at a local watering hole in Kentish Town.

Local dignitaries say they have received invitations to an event this Friday related to the opening of the long-awaited Gordie Howe International Bridge connecting Michigan and Ontario.

Correctional Service Canada has failed to put an effective solution in place at the Edmonton Institution for Women's secure unit, the federal court says, noting an affidavit showed one cell exceeded 40 C in 2018.

Enbridge is beginning construction on the Sunrise Expansion Program, a $4 billion expansion of its West Coast Natural Gas pipeline running from near Chetywnd, B.C., to the Canada-U.S. border in the Fraser Valley.

Two former players from Singapore's Adroit Basketball Club have been banned for life by the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) for match fixing.The Basketball Association of Singapore (BAS) announced the ban on two Ukranian players, Oleksandr Kolchenko and Sergii Pryimak, in a statement last Wednesday (July 15).Fiba's disciplinary panel had released the decision to ban the duo on May 20 after it allegedly found that the two had manipulated the game against New Taipei Kings International, while Kolchenko manipulated the game against Hi Tech Club during the Basketball Champions League (BCL) East Asia in May 2025.The BCL Asia-East is a regional competition featuring the top professional clubs from the East and South-east Asian regions, and one of the qualifying paths towards BCL Asia.Kolchenko scored 10 points each in two games against Hi Tech Club on May 2 and 7, 2025, while scoring 23 points in two games against New Taipei Kings International, according to the Fiba website.Pryimyak scored 14 points against New Taipei Kings in the same two games.

Andrey Kelin also claimed that he does not think the upcoming military drills will turn into anything large-scale

UK and US leaders will discuss topics of mutual interest