A total of 14 people have been arrested by Ministry of Manpower (MOM) enforcement officers for alleged employment-related offences.The ministry said in a news release on Thursday (July 23) that the enforcement operation was conducted across multiple locations on Tuesday.Among the 14 arrested are nine foreign workers, four company directors and one key appointment holder from an employment agency.According to MOM, they are suspected to have made false declarations, collected employment-related kickbacks, and carried out employment agency activities without a valid licence.Its ongoing investigations revealed that the four directors allegedly brought in migrant workers through inflated foreign worker quotas.They are also believed to have made fraudulent Central Provident Fund (CPF) contributions to 139 locals who are not under their companies' employment.These «phantom workers» were allegedly recruited to inflate the companies' foreign worker quotas. The number of work permit holders an employer can hire is limited by a quota known as the dependency ratio ceiling (DRC).

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) have successfully completed their eighth annual search and rescue exercise (Sarex), Singapore's Ministry of Defence (Mindef) announced on Thursday (July 23).Held from July 17 to 23 at Kuantan Air Base in Malaysia, Sarex saw the RSAF's H225M helicopters and the RMAF's EC725 helicopters co-operate with each other alongside ground crew and medical teams.Mindef said that the exercise involves participants working together, responding to an aerial mishap scenario off Pulau Tioman, Malaysia.This year, a new component was introduced where search and rescue medical teams from both RSAF ad RMAF were trained regarding the end-to-end care for simulated casualties, from in-flight treatment to patients transfers.Speaking at the closing ceremony at the air base on Thursday, RSAF's head of air operations, Brigadier-General (BG) Phua Jia Kai said that the exercise is a testament of the «close and enduring relationship» between the two countries.

The July 21 rally showed that Mamata Banerjee remains the dominant force within a fractured Trinamool. But rebuilding a party stripped of power, organisation and many of its familiar faces will require more than one afternoon of defiance. Experts weigh in on what's the path forward for Mamata Banerjee and TMC.

Protesters are sharing survival tips online for demonstrations. Social media offers advice on internet shutdowns and police encounters. Demonstrators download offline maps and use Bluetooth messaging apps. They also carry remedies for tear gas exposure and makeshift protective gear. This trend shows protesters relying on crowdsourced information for practical guidance.

Parliament remained deadlocked for a fourth straight day over the NEET paper leak controversy. Opposition MPs demanded the education minister's resignation, while the government offered immediate debate. Both Houses witnessed repeated disruptions and counter-protests outside Parliament. Meetings with the Speaker failed to break the ongoing impasse between the parties. Substantive legislative business could not be conducted as the deadlock persisted.

India’s Modi says will set up fast-track courts for the trial of the accused in the recent question paper leaks scandal Read Full Article at RT.com

A US appeals court has upheld the firing of an Oregon educator for displaying children’s books that reject transgender ideology Read Full Article at RT.com

Liberian authorities have detained two foreign nationals after seizing nearly four metric tons of suspected cocaine worth over $317 million Read Full Article at RT.com

India’s push to expand nuclear energy has gained new momentum with Australia’s decision to enable long-term fuel supplies Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU has allowed companies to transport Russian LNG to third countries under new sanctions after Greek pressure, media reports claim Read Full Article at RT.com

However, in a situation where the Kiev regime is being prodded by European capitals to continue the war, Russia, too, is pressing ahead with its special military operation, Dmitry Peskov said

The flight was carried out without ammunition

The European Commission president made no mention of the ban on transporting Russian liquefied natural gas to third countries

A military intelligence officer cited as an example the received coordinates of a target in Zaporozhye transmitted by the Ukrainian security services several days ago

According to Oksijen newspaper, the attack occurred in international waters off the coast of Turkey's Samsun province

Emergency services were called to West Mersea beach, near Colchester, at around 5.30pm yesterday following reports that several people needed rescuing in the water, according to police.

Airtel Africa Plc has recorded a strong start to its 2026/27 financial year, with revenue climbing 31% on the back of rising customer demand for data and mobile money services, the company has announced. For the quarter ended 30 June 2026, the telecommunications and mobile money giant posted revenue of $1.853 billion, up 31.0% from […] The post Airtel Africa reports 31% revenue jump in strong first-quarter results appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawian business leaders based in the United Kingdom have thrown their support behind the national netball team, donating 5 million Kwacha to the Malawi Queens as they prepare for their Commonwealth Games opener against South Africa on Saturday. The donation comes from four prominent business figures: Rhodrick Kalumpha; Abdul Chazolokera Chirwa; Sheriff Kaunde, Managing Partner […] The post UK-based Malawian business leaders back Queens with K5m donation ahead of Commonwealth Games opener appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Road traffic deaths in Malawi fell by 13 percent during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to the Malawi Police Service. Deputy National Public Relations Officer Alfred Chimthere said in a statement that fatalities declined from 464 deaths in 2025 to 406 in 2026. He said the total […] The post Police: Road traffic deaths drop 13% in first half of 2026 appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chimwemwe Chipungu, has told Parliament that government has identified land for the permanent resettlement of people displaced from the Kasasile area in Nkhata Bay, following their eviction from land belonging to the Malawi Defence Force (MDF). The minister said the announcement followed rising tensions over the dispute, […] The post Chipungu: Govt secures land for displaced Kasasile families after protest march appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s Leader of the Opposition has launched an explosive attack on government over claims it secretly borrowed a staggering K100 billion from a commercial bank without Parliament’s knowledge — warning the deal could amount to unlawful public debt. Simplex Chithyola Banda demanded an immediate explanation after reports emerged that the Ministry of Finance had taken […] The post Chithyola Banda: K100bn FDH Bank loan may breach public finance law appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Dans la droite ligne de la politique de proximité et de justice sociale portée par le Président de la République, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, l'Honorable Rodrigue Bokoko a posé un nouvel acte de solidarité ce mercredi 22 juillet 2026 à Mounana. Une compatriote a reçu un don d'équipements ménagers et domestiques. La politique de terrain se poursuit. Fidèle à la vision de justice sociale et de solidarité impulsée par Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, Président de la République, Chef de (...) - SOCIAL / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Dans le cadre de sa visite d'Etat en République française, le Président de la République, Chef de l'Etat, Chef du Gouvernement, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, accompagné de la Première Dame, Zita Oligui Nguema, a poursuivi son programme officiel à travers une série de séquences illustrant la profondeur des relations d'amitié entre le Gabon et la France ainsi que la volonté commune de développer des coopérations porteuses de résultats concrets pour les populations. Le Chef de l'Etat s'est (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Tout le monde ou presque en parle. La visite d'État du Président Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema en France et protocole d'accord sur le manganèse fait couler beaucoup d'encre et de salive. Dans une interview accordée à Justine Judith Lekogo, la députée de la 5è République estime que "le protocole signé avec Eramet constitue une avancée parce qu'il place enfin la transformation locale, la création de valeur ajoutée et l'industrialisation au centre de la relation minière. Il faut maintenant (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

A former teacher's habit of making advances on his female students, including getting one of them to sit on his lap and call him «daddy», was exposed when two of his charges alerted the school principal.The 41-year-old man, who was married at the time of his offences, was on July 23 sentenced to two years' jail after he was found guilty by Deputy Principal District Judge Ong Chin Rhu of three counts of performing an indecent act with a child, and one count of sexual grooming.Details about the offender and the school cannot be disclosed owing to a gag order to protect the student's identity.The man, who became a fully trained teacher in 2014, taught design and technology (D&T) classes at the school.Deputy Public Prosecutors Darren Sim and Ariel Tan told the court in earlier proceedings that he got to know one of the students in 2022 when she was between 13 and 14 years old.They initially met at the school's D&T studio for discussions over the subject, but he also helped her with mathematics, even though he did not teach the subject.

A physical education (PE) teacher at a secondary school who romantically pursued one of his students admitted on July 23 that he committed sexual offences against her when she was between 14 and 15 years old.The 45-year-old man pleaded guilty in the High Court to three counts of sexual penetration of a minor.Two incidents took place in a room at a hotel in Bugis in 2022, while the third incident took place in school in 2023.Another 12 charges will be considered when he is sentenced on Sept 16.The man cannot be named due to a gag order to protect identity of the victim, who is now 18 years old.When asked if he admitted to the statement of facts that was read out in court by the prosecution, he took an extended pause and heaved a sigh before replying that he admitted to the statement.At the time of the offences, he had 18 years' experience as a teacher. He taught the victim in 2022, and they followed each other on Instagram.He started chatting with her on the platform about books and writing, which she was passionate about.

Emma Reynolds merely said announcements would be made at the Autumn Budget as she was pressed on Left-wing demands for a raid on assets.

Police and volunteer rescue teams in South Iceland assisted two tourists who became lost in dense fog on Kristínartindar peaks in Vatnajökull National Park.

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An alternative export route runs through Romanian ports, but its capacity is limited