[UN News] Sarah Tekhlu was ready to give up on university. An Eritrean refugee, she had already been displaced once from Khartoum to Madani, then again to Port Sudan, as war tore through the country around her. Higher education, she had decided, was a luxury she could no longer afford to want.

[RFI] Antonio Guterres's successor as United Nations secretary-general will be named in October. So far, two candidates from the African continent - Senegal's Macky Sall and Uganda's Olara Otunnu - have failed to win sufficient support.

[RFI] An investigation by Lighthouse Reports, The Financial Times and Le Monde traces the possible export of uranium from the Democratic Republic of Congo back to a confidential International Atomic Energy Agency memo obtained in 2024. Chinese mining group CMOC, which owns the main site examined in Katanga, disputes the findings.

Four-time premiership-winning winger Brian To'o has become the sixth player to sign with the PNG Chiefs for their inaugural NRL season in 2028.

A restaurant involved in preparing and cooking seafood foraged from Changi Beach has apologised.In a statement posted on its Facebook page on Saturday (Aug 8), Havelock Palace said it had confirmed the incident following an internal review and apologised for its involvement.«We acknowledge that accepting and handling ingredients outside our approved sourcing channels did not meet the standards we expect of ourselves as a food establishment,» said the restaurant.Havelock Palace said it has since tightened its procedures, including its food sourcing and receiving controls, as well as supplier documentation and traceability.It has also prohibited food from unauthorised or unverified sources, saying that it would conduct refresher training for its management and kitchen teams on food safety and proper food handling.

[UN News] More than 300 children have died in the Ebola outbreak in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the UN said on Friday, as health experts urged trials of the only vaccine against the disease to halt further spread of the rare Bundibugyo species.

[RFI] In a long-awaited operation, Democratic Republic of Congo authorities released 15 prisoners and handed them over to rebels from the AFC/M23 movement on Friday. It marks the first known prisoner transfer under a peace deal signed last year to end fighting in the eastern DRC.

[RFI] An investigation by Lighthouse Reports, The Financial Times and Le Monde traces the possible export of uranium from the Democratic Republic of Congo back to a confidential International Atomic Energy Agency memo obtained in 2024. Chinese mining group CMOC, which owns the main site examined in Katanga, disputes the findings.

According to a US official, the White House is «not bothered» by Benjamin Netanyahu’s statements that Israel rejects the Board of Peace’s 15-point plan for the Gaza Strip

Rodion Miroshnik noted that Nord Stream was a major, long-term and mutually beneficial project, with Russia earning revenue from gas supplies and Europe receiving a steady supply of relatively cheap energy that supported economic growth

According to a statement by the Nihon Hidankyo organization of atomic bomb survivors, Japan is seeking to change the country’s non-nuclear principles and constitution without sufficient debate

Moscow has ruled out turning the Ukraine crisis into a frozen conflict, saying peace can only be achieved by addressing its root causes Read Full Article at RT.com

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc, official sponsors of the Scorchers, flew a host of elite customers, business partners and senior government figures to Morocco to boost support for the team’s blockbuster quarter-final clash against Ghana at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), in which Malawi won 2-1. The star-studded contingent included Automotive Products […] The post ‘Tiyipemelele, tiyipatse moto’: VIP fans flown to Morocco by National Bank roar Scorchers to victory over Ghana appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) president Fleetwood Haiya has hailed the Scorchers’ historic qualification for the FIFA Women’s World Cup, declaring that the country’s football transformation is well and truly on track. Taking to Facebook following Malawi’s stunning 2-1 victory over Ghana in the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-finals, Haiya congratulated the team on […] The post Haiya: Football transformation ‘on track’ after Malawi’s historic World Cup berth appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The president of the Nationak Women’s Football Committee of Malawi, Adelladie Migogo, has issued an emotional tribute to the Scorchers following their historic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, describing herself as “humbled to tears” and crediting the achievement entirely to God. Taking to Facebook shortly after Malawi’s stunning 2-1 victory over Ghana […] The post Malawi women’s football chief Migogo delivers emotional tribute to Scorchers appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi has been gripped by wedding fever after music industry figure Tonderai Banda tied the knot with his longtime partner Tahera Kalowa in a jaw-dropping ceremony on the shores of Lake Malawi in Mangochi – a celebration so lavish that social media users have dubbed it both “Malawi’s wedding of the year” and, only half-jokingly, […] The post Malawi’s ‘wedding of the year’:  Tonderai marries stunning bride Tahera in lavish ceremony complete with PRIVATE JET and a dozen dress changes appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

An audit by the Global Fund’s Office of the Inspector General (OIG) has found World Vision Malawi (WVM) responsible for approximately K576 million (US$125,901) in non-compliant expenditure and systemic control failures in its management of a K151 billion (US$33 million) malaria grant, raising questions over the organisation’s continued suitability as a Principal Recipient of Global […] The post Global Fund audit finds World Vision Malawi liable for K576 million in non-compliant malaria grant spending appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Two men sit at a blue mosiac table beneath a public housing block in Toa Payoh. The tiled tables and stools are a longstanding fixture of the communal spaces around older housing estates. PHOTO: AsiaOne/Shafiq Apandi A commuter looks out the window of an SBS Transit bus in Singapore. The buses' purple, red and white livery is a familiar sight on the city-state's roads.

SINGAPORE — His curiosity was piqued when a neighbour told him in 2025 about the returns Fun Coffee was giving for investments, but Bryan Ho, who works in finance, found a number of red flags.Ho, 40, said the company's website was poorly done and he could not find details about its headquarters in Vietnam.On its website, the company claimed to be based in Phu Quoc, Vietnam, with assets of more than US$1 billion (S$1.28 billion) and a team of more than 5,000. It advertised annual returns of between 197 per cent and 278 per cent, reported South China Morning Post.Ho said that despite his suspicions, he attended a Fun Coffee event on Oct 20, 2025, at Kent Ridge. The organisers had promised a $50 cash reward for turning up.Participants were instructed by a person named «Stella» over text to meet at Kent Ridge MRT station and were later taken to a nearby open field.Ho said about 10 to 12 people, who were mostly seniors, turned up for the event.He said the group was asked to do «very primary school activities», such as folding paper planes and relay races.

Russian Foreign Ministry Ambassador-at-Large Rodion Miroshnik opined that Germany should assess the massive losses and seek compensation from Ukraine under international law

Mikhail Galuzin stressed that resolving the situation around Ukraine through diplomatic means is possible if there is the necessary political will

The US leader pointed out that Will Scharf «has done an amazing job» in his current role as White House staff secretary

Mikhail Galuzin noted that Washington does not consider itself a 'neutral mediator'

Israeli representatives are cooperating with the organization on the ground in the Gaza Strip, including efforts to reduce the intensity of strikes on the enclave

Russian Permanent Representative to the international organizations in Vienna Mikhail Ulyanov asserted that French officials do not respect their own population

Akhmat Special Forces Commander Lieutenant General Apty Alaudinov said that most of the ideologically committed Ukrainian nationalist have been killed on the battlefield

Rahul Gandhi has raised concerns regarding Home Minister Amit Shah's muted response to police actions against students protesting at Jantar Mantar over paper leaks. Jairam Ramesh reminded the minister of his silence during a previous security incident in Parliament, emphasizing the need for accountability as the monsoon session nears its conclusion, with opposition members urging the government to address the youth's grievances.

India is now at par with global leaders in advanced technology and manufacturing. Technology and artificial intelligence have significantly improved access to opportunities and education. Chandrayaan's discovery of water molecules on the Moon showcases India's specific capabilities. Opening the space and nuclear sectors to private companies has spurred rapid expansion. This progress indicates a fast pace in both manufacturing and technological development.

Following a serious incident involving altitude loss on an Air India flight, the pilot was subjected to a dope screening test. The results were not definitively negative, thereby calling for additional confirmatory tests. As a result, seventeen passengers and crew members were hospitalized. In response, the aviation ministry has initiated an investigation and temporarily removed both pilots from their flying duties until the inquiry concludes.

Russia has proposed a direct rail corridor to connect to the Indian Ocean, aiming to circumvent the perilous straits. This ambitious route would pass through Turkmenistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Pakistan. However, experts highlight significant logistical and financial hurdles. For New Delhi, gaining Pakistan's commitment to security cooperation is essential. If realized, this corridor might provide a vital overland freight option to reduce reliance on maritime routes.