Minister of Finance Joseph Mwanamvekha has told Malawians that they must be ready to suffer now so that the economy can improve in the future. Speaking in Mzuzu during pre-budget talks, Mwanamvekha said the government will continue with tough economic measures under the National Economic Recovery Plan (NERP), even though life is already very hard for […] The post Suffer Now, Eat Later? Government Defends Painful Economic Plan appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) is being torn apart by a bitter internal war over who truly launched President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika’s “Ayimanso Project” — the controversial campaign to return him to the presidency after his 2020 court-sanctioned defeat. What began as a grassroots digital movement has now become a toxic power struggle, exposing […] The post DPP at War With Itself Over ‘Ayimanso Project’ as Credit Row Explodes appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a Malawi often dominated by stories of crime and impunity, a shining example of bravery and leadership has emerged, reminding us that courage and accountability still have champions in our public institutions. Inspector General of Police Richard Luhanga has done more than enforce the law — he has elevated the morale of the Malawi […] The post Courage Recognized: Police Chief Rewards Heroes Who Foiled ATM Robbery appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Malawi’s Constituency Development Fund (CDF) has effectively fallen under the control of foreign donors after government failed to put in place a trusted and corruption-free system to manage the K5 billion meant for village development. Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha has confirmed that donors will begin funding the CDF from April, but only under strict conditions […] The post Donors Take Over CDF as Government Loses Control of K5 Billion Community Fund appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The World Bank has raised the alarm over problems in how the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) handles foreign currency, saying it is causing huge losses, more debt, and higher prices for everyday goods. According to the Bank, RBM’s operations in the foreign exchange (forex) market have put the central bank in trouble. To cover […] The post World Bank Warns Malawi on Forex Losses, Debt and Inflation appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Chancellor Friedrich Merz has called for closer security cooperation between Germany and India Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s envoy to the UN, Vassily Nebenzia, has accused Kiev of undermining US peace efforts with unrealistic demands Read Full Article at RT.com

Vladimir Zelensky’s bid to remove (SBU) chief Vasily Malyuk has faced resistance in the parliament Read Full Article at RT.com

The Supreme Court delivered a split verdict on Section 17A of the Prevention of Corruption Act, which requires prior approval to probe government officials. Justice Nagarathna deemed it unconstitutional, arguing it protects the corrupt, while Justice Viswanathan upheld its validity, provided Lokpal/Lokayukta grants sanction, to prevent policy paralysis.

India has launched its logo and official website for the Brics Presidency 2026, with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar outlining key priorities. The nation aims to foster global welfare through resilience, innovation, cooperation, and sustainability across Brics' political, economic, and cultural pillars. The logo, inspired by the lotus, symbolizes unity among member nations

The Supreme Court warned states of heavy compensation for inaction on stray dog bites, particularly affecting children and the elderly. The bench also demanded accountability from dog feeders, suggesting they house the animals. The court emphasized its focus on Animal Birth Control rules and flagged non-compliance by civic bodies, leading to deaths from bites and accidents.

Pentagon officials are also considering scenarios in which «conflict could extend beyond battlefield strikes to include sustained» operations in the digital space and influence campaigns, the TV channel said

The Kiev regime is still making attempts to deploy Ukrainian militants to stage such PR actions with a view to showing the presence of Ukrainian troops in localities liberated by Russian troops, Russia’s Defense Ministry said

Maria Zakharova noted that, amid the West's ongoing hybrid aggression against Russia and its people, journalists are among the first to refute the large-scale dissemination of fake news about Russia and effectively block anti-Russian propaganda

Yury Slyusar added that the drone attack alert remains in effect in the region

Henna Virkkunen deemed «horrendous» the use of Grok for «creating and sharing pictures of undressed women and children»

Use of the plane prompted legal debate after the operation over whether concealment of its military status amounted to a ruse that violated international law, officials said.

The year 2025 saw the passing of many prominent Jamaicans whose contributions left lasting marks on the nation’s culture, politics, sports, and public life. From celebrated musicians to pioneering educators, politicians, and community leaders,...

Children in St Ann and neighbouring parishes now have an indoor, all-inclusive space to play, learn, and explore Jamaica’s culture. TruFun Play, a jungle-themed facility in Drax Hall, St Ann, opened on Saturday. Founder Kimona Myrie says the idea...

Petrojam has pumped more than 20,000 litres of fuel to power the Savanna-la-Mar field hospital in Westmoreland. The initiative, launched in December 2025 just days after the facility was erected, has already delivered nearly 800 hours of...

The Flow Foundation, in partnership with Young Women and Men of Purpose, has officially launched the REAP Entrepreneurship Programme, a transformative initiative designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs with the skills, confidence, and support...

Students at Stony Hill Technical High School in St Andrew are now benefitting from enhanced access to digital training and workplace-ready skills, following the official opening of an Electronic Document Preparation and Management (EDPM) and...

Hundreds of passengers were left stranded onboard a Singapore Airlines flight for over seven hours when it was told to turn back shortly after take off. SIA flight SQ661 was originally scheduled to depart from New Chitose Airport in Hokkaido at 9.30am (8.30am Singapore time) and arrive in Singapore at 5.05pm on Jan 10. However, the flight was delayed until 10.33am and 50 minutes after it took off, it was told to return to the airport, reported Shin Min Daily News. A passenger, who gave her name as Taylor, said the plane departed at around 10.30am before passengers were told about 55 minutes later that it would turn back to the airport, reported Mothership.Taylor said that SIA cited technical issues for the turnaround and that the plane «might be able to fly by 1.15pm». «1:15pm came and went, and at 2:15pm we were finally told our plane would no longer be able to take off,» added Taylor. He recalled that some passengers only disembarked the plane after 5pm as they had to wait for buses to bring them to the main terminal.

Justice Choo Han Teck will be stepping down from his role as judge of the Supreme Court on Feb 20 after three decades in the public service.He has presided over a diverse range of cases with significant contributions to the development of Singapore's jurisprudence in criminal law, revenue law, employment law and the law of tort, said the Singapore Courts in a statement on Tuesday (Jan 13).Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon described Justice Choo as a judge with «exemplary judicial temperament». «Han Teck has been held in the highest regard by the profession and by his judicial colleagues for his exemplary judicial temperament, his fairness in conduct of proceedings and for his clear and concise judgements.»He added: «He (Justice Choo) played a vital role during a formative period for our legal system, and his many and diverse contributions helped build the foundation on which our justice system stands. His departure will be keenly felt throughout the judiciary and the broader legal fraternity»

About 70 per cent of residential blocks in Tengah, Singapore's newest HDB town, will be fitted with automated external defibrillators (AED) by February this year. The update was given on Tuesday (Jan 13) by Senior Minister of State for Home Affairs Sim Ann in an oral response to a parliamentary question (PQ) by MP Choo Pei Ling from Chua Chu Kang GRC. Dr Choo had asked for the estimated time for AED installation in newly-developed estates such as Tengah and what interim measures are in place to support emergency preparedness in new estates pending AED deployment. Her PQ follows similar questions on community emergency preparedness posed by MPs on Monday, in the wake of the deadly Tai Po blaze which has claimed the lives of at least 161 residents from Wang Fuk Court. The Senior Minister of State shared that infrastructural and security works have to be in place prior to installation works.

The US State Department has issued an urgent security alert, warning all American citizens in Iran to depart the country immediately Read Full Article at RT.com

The European Parliament has banned all representatives of Iran from entering its buildings, President Roberta Metsola has announced Read Full Article at RT.com

Depuis son accession à la tête de l'État en 2023, le Président de la République, Chef de l'État, Chef du Gouvernement, Son Excellence, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema a engagé certes plusieurs réformes et d'actions en faveur de la jeunesse gabonaise, traduisant une volonté affichée de répondre aux aspirations d'une population majoritairement jeune. Toutefois, un constat demeure largement partagé : en dépit des annonces et des initiatives sectorielles, la jeunesse gabonaise attend toujours (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le secteur de l'éducation gabonaise traverse une période de fortes tensions, souvent qualifiée de “crise”. Mais encore faut-il s'entendre sur la nature réelle de cette crise, sur ses causes profondes et sur les responsabilités qu'elle engage. Car mal nommer une situation, c'est s'exposer à de mauvaises réponses. Or, l'école façonne le Gabon de demain ; elle mérite donc une analyse lucide, rigoureuse et politiquement responsable. Les revendications actuellement exprimées par les (...) - EDUCATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Congress MP Manish Tewari urged a thorough study of recent Gen-Z protests in South Asia, questioning if they were organic or manipulated. He highlighted the fall of governments in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh, suggesting a need to differentiate genuine grievances from weaponized narratives. Tewari also expressed optimism about India's relationship with Bangladesh despite current tensions.