[New Times] Aisa Kirabo Kacyira, a diplomat and former Mayor of Kigali who passed away on August 12, will be laid to rest on Tuesday, August 19, in the Rusororo Cemetery, The New Times has learnt.

Those caught vaping in public transport premises will be removed and reported to the authorities, the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has warned.In a Facebook post on Monday (Aug 18), LTA said that for those found intoxicated, the police may be called in.The authority is the latest Government agency to step up enforcement efforts against vaping, following Prime Minister Lawrence Wong’s announcement of a “nationwide enforcement” campaign a day earlier.“Our station staff are on active patrol to keep our public transport safe and smoke-free,” LTA said. “Anyone caught vaping will be removed from the premises and reported to the authorities. For those found intoxicated, the police may be called in too."

The Malaysian Special Branch's former director Dato' Sri Haji Mohd Khalid bin Haji Ismail has been conferred the prestigious Pingat Jasa Gemilang, or Meritorious Service Medal, by President Tharman Shanmugaratnam. Dato' Sri Haji Khalid was presented with the award by Coordinating Minister for National Security and Minister for Home Affairs K Shanmugam on Monday (Aug 18). The award was given for his instrumental role in enhancing the strong professional ties and cooperation between the Malaysian Special Branch (MSB) and the Internal Security Department (ISD) during his tenure as director, a statement from ISD said. 

Three students at Sengkang Green Primary School have been suspended after they allegedly bullied a classmate and threatened to «dissect» her and her family.A voice message allegedly sent by one of the Primary 3 students was uploaded online by Facebook user Yin Ni, who said she is the victim's mother, on Aug 14.In the clip, the voice of a young boy can be heard spewing vulgarities and saying, « I might dissect her, I might dissect her into pieces like you.»So, which one do you want me to do? Dissect her, or end her life in school? Choose one. Either don't want one, I will kill you instead and your husband. (sic)«In response to media queries, Sengkang Green Primary School said it has engaged with the parents of the three students on their actions, and the students were immediately suspended.The school will review and take further disciplinary action which may include caning after police have looked into the matter, it said, adding that the students involved have been counselled.The school also said that its investigations found that the affected student had also engaged in »hurtful behaviours", and it will address them.

L'entreprise Olam située dans la province du Moyen-Ogooué traverse une situation critique sans précédente. Mécontents du traitement infligé par l'employeur, les employés ayants passé des entretiens des départs négociés reprocheraient à leur employeur le non-respect des textes législatifs et réglementaires en vigueur. Aux dires des travailleurs, l'employeur a communiqué sur sa volonté de procéder à la rupture amiable de leurs contrats de travail, le jeudi 7 août dernier, avant de passer (...) - SOCIETE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Trade and Industry Minister Vitumbiko Mumba has struck another blow against powerful cartels, this time in the cement industry, following his recent assault on sugar monopolies that had long kept Malawians at the mercy of inflated prices. Barely days after dismantling sugar cartels and restoring much-needed supply to the local market, Mumba announced the arrival […] The post Just as on Sugar, Mumba Delivers Again on Cement: K26,000 Cement Hits Local Market, Breaking Cartel Grip appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Three Brotherhood Alliance has cemented control of a key China-Myanmar trade gate, turning it into a steady revenue source and a test of its governance capacity.

Fierce fighting is reported on the main trade artery to Myawaddy, gateway to Thailand.  

Some voices are urging UTM to form an alliance with MCP or DPP. But clearly, these people have never read UTM’s mission statement—they do not understand what UTM truly stands for. Back in 2020, I opposed any alliance on one clear condition: neither MCP nor DPP shares UTM’s values. That remains true today. UTM’s mission […] The post OPINION | Bashir Al Bashir: UTM Stands for Change – Not Tribalism, Nepotism, or Corruption appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

UTM presidential candidate Dr. Dalitso Kabambe has launched a scathing attack on Malawi’s voting culture, warning that many citizens continue to vote “blindly” based on tribe or origin instead of vision and policies. In a strong statement on Sunday, Kabambe said Malawians must stop treating politics like a family inheritance and start making choices that […] The post “We are voting Muchimbulimbuli,” Kabambe Blasts ‘Blind Voting’, Urges Malawians to Choose Vision Over Tribe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President Lazarus Chakwera stormed Lilongwe on Monday with fiery praise for residents who have turned up in record numbers to register for the September 16 elections — a show of political muscle that signals growing momentum for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP). Addressing thousands at Mchezi in the area of Chiwamba at the launch of […] The post “Lilongwe Roars for Chakwera” – President Hails Record Voter Registration as Momentum Builds appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Finance Minister Simplex Chithyola Banda has strongly dismissed as “fake news” a report by Zodiak Online that his campaign rally in Kasungu West was disrupted by violence. The Minister, who is seeking re-election on the Malawi Congress Party (MCP) ticket, said he remains fully focused on serving Malawians and securing victory for President Lazarus Chakwera […] The post Finance Minister Chithyola Banda Dismisses ‘Fake News’ on Rally Disruption  appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Get the latest news on President Donald Trump’s meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and European leaders at the White House.

Any Russian sign off on security guarantees for Ukraine would likely involve a Russian veto over any military response — rendering such guarantees worthless, analysts warn.

A group of Somali professionals from Tana River County convened at a Nairobi hotel for a landmark meeting aimed at fostering unity within their community and laying groundwork for a new political direction.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Somali National Armed Forces have killed senior Al-Shabaab commander Hussein Moallim Hassan, known as Magaalabeen, during a military operation in Southwest state on Sunday.

Mogadishu (HOL) – Four Al-Shabaab militants surrendered to the Southwest State branch of Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) in Hudur, the capital of Bakool region, on Monday.

Firefighters were called to a building on West Avenue in Clacton, Essex, at about 12.35am on Monday.

Thomas captained both Wales and the British and Irish Lions during his illustrious playing career, becoming the Welshman to be captained 100 times by his national team.

It is the uncomfortable chest pain that nearly half of us will experience at some point - and for many, it can be completely debilitating.

Homeless former model Loni Willison was pictured walking through Beverly Hills alone on Sunday. 

Northumbria Police were called to reports of a serious assault on Whiteleas Way roundabout in South Shields just before 3.30pm on Saturday.

Following talks held in Tehran on August 11 between Iranian officials and an IAEA representative, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi announced that the parties had reached an agreement to continue consultations on Iran’s nuclear program

Viktor Medvedchuk emphasized that it should be the people deciding their fate, «not the expired Zelensky and opportunists from Brussels»

Top stories from the Russian press on Monday, August 18th

On August 18, Vladimir Zelensky arrived in Washington where he has a meeting with Donald Trump planned to discuss the details of settling the Ukraine conflict

Cyril Ramaphosa expressed his support for the ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at a peaceful settlement of the Ukrainian crisis

The soap wars are back - but this is no set-to between long-standing TV rivals EastEnders and Coronation Street...

Official data from the Department for Education (DfE) shows only 11.7 per cent of white pupils are attending the highest-ranking third of universities by age 19.

David and Victoria Beckham look set to face fresh heartache as new details have emerged of son Brooklyn's vow renewal speech to wife Nicola Peltz .

My husband and I stare at our 18-year-old son with our mouths open. 'To be honest, you two are the odd ones out. Everyone does drugs these days,' he tells us.