Over 40 Indian Umrah pilgrims, many from Hyderabad, are feared dead after their bus collided with a diesel tanker near Medina, Saudi Arabia. The bus caught fire, trapping passengers. Indian officials are coordinating with Saudi authorities to provide assistance to affected families.

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Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Simplex Chithyola Banda, has challenged the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP)-led administration to rise above politics and continue all development projects initiated by the previous Malawi Congress Party (MCP) government, saying Malawians—not politicians—must be the winners. Chithyola Banda said Malawi is “one country that desperately needs development projects,” warning the new […] The post Chithyola Warns DPP: Don’t Kill MCP initiated Projects in the Name of ‘Vetting’ appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s digital finance sector has reached a major milestone after mobile money subscriptions exceeded 20 million for the first time, marking a significant expansion in the country’s payment ecosystem and signalling growing confidence in mobile-based financial services. According to the Reserve Bank of Malawi’s National Payments System Report for the second quarter of 2025, the […] The post Digital Explosion or Digital Illusion? Mobile Money Hits 20 Million but Usage Crumbles appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

What was meant to be a proud moment of cultural unity for the Tumbuka people degenerated into a shameful spectacle of violence, confusion and sheer disorder on Saturday—right in full view of Second Vice President Enock Chihana. The Gonapamuhanya Festival, which had opened with promise on Friday, ended abruptly in chaos as long-simmering succession hostilities […] The post Gonapamuhanya Festival Descends Into Chaos as Tear Gas Clouds Ceremony Before Second Vice President appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

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More than 40 Indian Umrah pilgrims, many from Hyderabad, are feared dead after a bus collided with a diesel tanker in Saudi Arabia early Monday. The bus was travelling from Mecca to Medina when the crash occurred. 24x7 helpline.Helpline (toll free): 8002440003 (Toll free), 0122614093, 0126614276, 0556122301 (WhatsApp)

A devastating bus accident in Saudi Arabia has claimed the lives of 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims traveling from Mecca to Medina. The passenger bus collided with a diesel tanker, with preliminary reports indicating the victims were from Hyderabad. Officials are coordinating relief efforts and providing support to affected families.

A tragic bus accident near Medina, Saudi Arabia, claimed the lives of 42 Indian Umrah pilgrims, many believed to be from Hyderabad. The bus collided with a diesel tanker while traveling from Mecca. Indian authorities have released emergency helpline numbers and established control rooms to assist affected families.

A devastating bus crash in Medina, Saudi Arabia, has claimed the lives of over 40 Indian Umrah pilgrims. The bus, en route from Mecca, collided with a tanker, with many victims reportedly from Hyderabad. Indian authorities, including the Prime Minister and External Affairs Minister, have expressed deep sorrow and are providing assistance to affected families.

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State Minister Alfred Gangata has issued one of his strongest warnings yet to individuals he accuses of manipulating President Arthur Peter Mutharika by posing as technocrats to secure government positions. Speaking at a rally in Mtandire, Lilongwe, on Sunday, Gangata said the DPP-led administration will no longer tolerate opportunists who hide behind supposed technical expertise […] The post Gangata takes hardline: “Stop misleading President Mutharika — your days of hiding behind fake expertise are over” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[Daily Trust] Nigeria's hope of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup was finally dashed yesterday following the Super Eagles defeat to the Leopards of Democratic Republic of Congo in the final of Africa's playoff in Rabat, Morocco.

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Two men were arrested after a fight broke out at a durian stall in Ang Mo Kio on Saturday (Nov 15) between a long-time employee and a new hire. A customer at a nearby coffee shop, who declined to be named, told Shin Min Daily News that the incident allegedly started with an argument, which then escalated into a fight.«I heard that the two men disliked each other, which led to a fight. When the police arrived, they questioned them and both were subsequently taken away in a police car,» said the customer. It is understood that another employee, also present at the scene, was reportedly assisting one of the men involved in the altercation.Responding to queries from AsiaOne, the police and Singapore Civil Defence Force confirmed that a call for assistance was made at Block 530 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 10 at about 10pm. The location is the address of an S11 coffee shop.Two men, aged 26 and 31, were arrested for affray. 

A diner at a Jurong Point eatery who discovered bugs in her meal has called out the staff for their indifferent reaction.Taking to the Complaint Singapore Facebook group on Sunday (Nov 16), the woman said she spotted the extra ‘ingredients’ halfway through her bowl of noodles at the Eat outlet in Jurong Point.«I walked to the counter to kindly alert the staff member to come over,» she said. «Not only that she didn’t, but she stared at me and said, 'if you don’t want to eat then just bring it to the return tray area'.»The woman said that she turned down the staff’s “unwilling” offer to cook another bowl of noodles, as well as a refund for her meal.«This is not a question about money,» she said. «There is a problem with (her) attitude.»The woman’s Facebook post has since garnered over 40 comments, 90 shares and 290 reactions.In the comments, several netizens lamented what they saw as declining service standards.«I would rather spend a bit more for consistent quality and healthy food,» said WM Tan.AsiaOne has contacted Fei Siong Group, which owns the Eat chain of eateries, for comment.[[nid:626681]]

A Malawian residing in the United Kingdom (UK) Madalitso Chazima has launched the Resilience Rising Foundation aimed at combating suicide and promoting Mental well-being in Malawi. This initiative is dedicated to increasing awareness of suicide prevention and establishing a crisis helpline to support individuals facing mental health challenges. Speaking during the launch at Bingu International […] The post UK-Based Lady Launches Mental Health Foundation in Malawi. appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.