Around 1,900 teams from some 75 countries have gathered in this Swedish port city for the Gothia Cup, the largest youth football tournament in the world. Among those following it this week is James Woods, a Malawian strategic adviser and a diplomat who has spent a decade working at the intersection of governance, sport, media, […] The post Malawi’s James Woods: business diplomacy feature at Gothia Cup in Sweden appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi is represented at this year’s Gothia Cup, the world’s largest youth football tournament, with young players competing alongside academies from Europe, Asia and the Americas. Malawian strategic adviser James Woods, who is in Gothenburg on a separate assignment, said their presence at the tournament carries significance well beyond the results on the pitch. Woods, […] The post Malawi’s James Woods: Gothia Cup spotlight draws parallels with mineral wealth drain appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

A group of bidders is considering legal action against the Blantyre Water Board (BWB) over what they describe as a flawed procurement process, after the institution abruptly halted the opening of bids on the scheduled date, leaving companies that had invested time and resources in the process demanding answers. On 12 June 2026, BWB advertised […] The post Bidders threaten legal action against Blantyre Water Board over aborted tender process appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

US Central Command has announced a fourth night of strikes against Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Iran has warned neighboring countries not to allow the US to use their territory for “illegal” strikes Read Full Article at RT.com

There is something almost admirable about the audacity of Billy Malata’s counter-attack. Rather than defending the First Lady’s BEAM Trust on the merits — its accounts, its governance, its record of disbursing donations — Malata has instead turned the question back on its chief accuser, demanding that Sylvester Namiwa’s Centre for Democracy and Economic Development […] The post Malata, Namiwa and the First Lady: deflection settles nothing appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Three alleged liquor smugglers died in Samastipur district over four days. One incident involved the murder of Prabhat Choudhary and his associate Sunny Kumar. Another victim, Ishant Kumar, was kidnapped and murdered, his body later found buried. Police suspect financial disputes and prior working relationships led to these killings. Authorities are intensifying their crackdown on liquor smuggling networks in the region.

A Bengaluru food vlogger reported a frightening incident involving a delivery agent. The agent allegedly forced his way into her washroom and exposed himself. Police arrested the 22-year-old delivery agent, Vijay Mallikarjun Kamat, following the complaint. Kamat claimed he only needed to use the washroom and denied exposing himself. Flipkart confirmed the termination of the delivery partner's engagement after the incident.

A 12th-century sculpture previously identified as Saraswati has been correctly identified as Gayatri. Digital documentation and 3D mapping revealed iconographic clues missed for centuries. The absence of a veena, a common Saraswati attribute, proved crucial in this re-identification. This rare image of Gayatri, embodying Vedic wisdom, was unearthed in Dhar. The rediscovered icon now represents Madhya Pradesh's digital heritage mission.

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case concerning alleged encroachment of three historic water bodies. Petitioners accuse the Bihar government of threatening these lakes through a beautification project. Locals argue the government's plan constitutes encroachment disguised as development. The case highlights a broader decline in Bihar's water bodies over decades. Experts emphasize the need for ecosystem preservation and community involvement.

The Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) will be conducting a military training exercise in the Kallang area from July 13 to 14. In an announcement posted on its social media on Sunday (July 12) afternoon, the Singapore Army said that the exercise will take place from 6pm on Monday to 5.30am on Tuesday.It added that the exercise will take place in the vicinity of Kallang, Kallang Wave Mall and Old Kallang Airport. «Members of the public may observe increased military activities and hear loud sounds due to helicopter operations, as well as the use of blanks and pyrotechnics during the exercise,» the advisory stated.For the public's safety, the exercise area will be cordoned off, but vehicular traffic will not be affected, according to the SAF.The public is advised not to be alarmed and to keep clear of the cordoned off areas.

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the Eastern Region has called for closer coordination between MPs and government, stronger internal discipline and more sustainable fundraising, as the party positions itself ahead of the next elections. Speaking at the Eastern Region Policy Meeting in Liwonde, regional vice-president and Education Minister Bright Msaka urged party officials to […] The post DPP Eastern Region holds strategy meeting: Calls for tighter coordination, discipline appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi is reported to have been among several African countries represented at Russia’s 14th International Meeting of High Representatives on Security Issues, a high-level security forum held outside Moscow from May 26 to 29, even as concerns mount over the recruitment of young Africans into Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. The summit, organised by the […] The post Malawi and African delegations join spy summit in Russia. appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Gift Nafere is ten years into a prison sentence for stealing K47m from NBS Bank, in a case that once dominated headlines. Last week, in a plain meeting room at the bank’s Limbe branch, he sat across from his former employers and said sorry. The encounter came about through the Malawi Prisons Service’s Restorative Justice […] The post A convicted banker, a K47m theft, and an uneasy reckoning appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Creck Sporting head coach Ernest Mtawali praised his side’s performance despite crashing out of the Airtel Top 8 at the quarter-final stage, going down 3-1 on aggregate to Mighty Wanderers. Creck went into the break leading 1-0 on the night, sparking hopes of an unlikely comeback after Ramadan Ntafu’s header put them ahead following a […] The post Mtawali sees positives for Creck despite Top 8 exit appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The blaze had engulfed the entire building by the time emergency services arrived, Reuters reports

According to Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Esmaeil Baghaei, «it is far from responsible to blame Iran for defending its sovereignty while failing to hold the aggressors accountable for their egregious violation of international law»

Preliminary information suggests the theft may have taken place during the curfew

The Trump administration has subpoenaed several New York Times reporters over an article on the Qatari-donated Air Force One Read Full Article at RT.com

Hunter Biden has won a lawsuit against Donald Trump’s staunch backer Patrick Byrne, receiving $1.7 million in damages Read Full Article at RT.com

US Central Command has announced a fourth night of strikes against Iran Read Full Article at RT.com

Graham died hours after returning from a trip to Ukraine. Trump said he spoke with the senator Saturday evening and that “could’ve been his last call.”

Dozens of people have been told to leave their homes on a moment's notice due to an out-of-control wildfire in British Columbia's southeast.

Graham died hours after returning from a trip to Ukraine. Trump said he spoke with the senator Saturday evening and that “could’ve been his last call.”

The Ukrainian armed forces attacked a Stakhanov-Moscow bus in the Lugutinsky municipality

Apart from that, the battlegroup spotted and wiped out two field munition depots, 45 drone control centers, and two Starlink satellite communication stations

The BBC is scrambling to make savings after discovering a £500million hole in its budget and has announced a bloodbath of cuts

The chain announced plans to reword its sanitary hygiene signs to the gender-neutral term 'period care' after receiving criticism that 'not all people who have periods are women'.

Smaller urban centers are leading India's rooftop solar adoption, surpassing major metropolitan areas. The Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana promotes rooftop solar installations for households. This government scheme has seen rapid progress and aims to benefit many households. Over 36 lakh rooftop solar systems have already been installed across the country. Efforts are now focused on expanding urban reach and assisting low-income households.

Vietnamese police arrested the speedboat captain after the vessel capsized near Phu Quoc island. Fifteen Indian tourists tragically died when the boat overturned in rough seas on Saturday. Rescuers recovered twenty-one individuals from the water, and authorities are investigating the incident. The remains of the deceased Indians have reached Ho Chi Minh City for repatriation. Most rescued Indian tourists are returning home, while one remains hospitalized.