Malawi’s Minister of Sports, Alfred Gangata, has become the subject of a coordinated social media campaign portraying him as a resilient and principled leader, following public criticism over his difficulties delivering prepared speeches and communicating in English. Pages and accounts sympathetic to the minister have in recent days circulated posts casting  Gangata’s political career as […] The post Minister Gangata’s supporters wage social media campaign amid criticism over English-language speeches appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

President Arthur Peter Mutharika’s denunciation of mineral smugglers as “traitors” is, by the standards of Malawian political rhetoric, unusually pointed. It came at the swearing-in of Thoko Tembo as the country’s first dedicated minister of mining, a role carved out of what was previously a combined energy-and-mining portfolio. The severity of the language is worth […] The post Mutharika’s attack on mineral ‘traitors’ highlights need for stronger state capacity in mining appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Congress invited Mamata Banerjee to its Martyrs' Day event in Kolkata. This invitation came with a condition that she acknowledge leaving Congress was a mistake. West Bengal Congress president stated Mamata should not distort the historical significance of the 1993 movement. He added that admitting her past decision was wrong would be a significant gesture. The Congress stage remains open for her to pay respects to the martyrs.

Abhijeet Dipke criticized the government's silence regarding Sonam Wangchuk's hunger strike. Wangchuk has been fasting for eighteen days protesting examination irregularities and paper leaks. He questioned why the Prime Minister has not engaged in dialogue. Opposition leaders have appealed to Wangchuk to end his fast due to his health. Wangchuk has lost 8.5 kg since beginning his protest on June 28.

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Acting Culture, Community and Youth Minister David Neo recently watched the Chinese hit film Dear You with seniors in Tampines, a week after his quip in Parliament that «ministers have no time to watch movies».In a Facebook post on Tuesday (July 14), Neo shared pictures of the event that was held at the Festive Arts Theatre in Our Tampines Hub.The event was also attended by Minister of State for Culture, Community and Youth Baey Yam Keng, who is also an MP for Tampines GRC along with Neo.Reflecting on the film, Neo said: «There was laughter, there were touching moments, and perhaps most importantly, the film brought everyone together and sparked conversations about family and memories.»Neo also said that the film served as a simple reminder «to cherish the people and relationships that shape our lives».Watching it with the seniors of Tampines also reminded him of the hard work put in by the earlier generation, and their contributions to Singapore's culture and heritage.

A heated argument broke out between two passengers on an MRT train after one man accused the other's bag of touching him. A video reposted by Facebook group Roads.sg on Monday (July 13) shows the two men already engaged in an argument. The man recording, dressed in a black shirt, is heard telling the other man, who is wearing a grey jacket to «stop touching me». In the five-minute-long video, the man in the grey jacket points to his own back and claims that he had already told the man in the black shirt that he was carrying his backpack «like this» on his back, suggesting that this was why it kept brushing against him.The man in the black shirt argues: «You squeezed in then you come and argue with me. What's your problem?»«You are the problem — your bag,» the other man replies. «You are the problem from the beginning.»The post captioned: «Something wrong with him, simply trying to find (a) quarrel with people.»When the man recording the video challenged the other passenger to look for an MRT staff member to settle the matter, the latter refused, saying there was «no need» and that he «don't have time for you». 

A man who caused $1.4 million in damage to the Central Expressway (CTE) tunnel and triggered a 10-hour road closure in 2024 was sentenced to 13 months' jail and fined $1,000 on July 13.On Nov 8, 2024, Lai Daohong drove his lorry into the CTE tunnel unaware that its crane boom was raised, causing damage to electrical and mechanical equipment on the tunnel ceiling, according to the Land Transport Authority.As a result, the slip road had to be closed for 10 hours to remove debris and loose cables, causing severe traffic congestion. The road was also closed for another four nights to carry out repairs. The 56-year-old pleaded guilty to one charge of driving a heavy motor vehicle that collided with government property and another charge of driving a vehicle taller than 4.5m without the required police or auxiliary police escort.The Chinese national was also disqualified from driving all classes of vehicles for 24 months after his release from prison.

New-York, 14 juillet 2026 – En marge du Forum politique de Haut niveau 2026, le siège de la mission permanente de l'Union Africaine à New-York a accueilli le lancement du rapport OCDE-OIF/IFDD sur « l'Accès au financement pour le climat et la biodiversité : des engagements mondiaux à l'action nationale ». Louise Pierrette Mvono, ministre gabonaise en charge de la Planification et de la Prospective, a défendu les intérêts de son pays. Invitée à prendre la parole, la ministre gabonaise (...) - ENVIRONNEMENT / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

For while 53-year-old Jean Hanlon's body was recovered from Heraklion harbour in March 2009 with head injuries and other signs of trauma, police ruled her death was a tragic accident.

No casualties have been reported so far

According to the US military, the attack lasted 7 hours

According to a report by Fars, the attack targeted the deployment site of F-18 fighter jets and hangars housing US military equipment

According to the report, the target was located in Mina Abdullah

The US president noted that sometimes a ground campaign is needed

The Supreme Court acquitted seventeen individuals accused in a dowry death case. This decision came after a lengthy twenty-six-year legal battle for the family. The court criticized lower courts for disregarding defense evidence without valid reasons. Substantive testimonies and credible documents presented by the defense remained uncontroverted. The apex court stressed the importance of treating all evidence equally during trials.

Enforcement Directorate informed the Supreme Court about Reliance ADAG entities siphoning funds. These companies allegedly used fifty-three shell entities to divert bank loans. Assets worth over Rs 5,500 crore have been attached by the agency. Other Reliance group companies also diverted funds for luxury acquisitions. Investigations continue with significant assets attached and officials arrested.

Thailand will now allow thirty-day visa-exempt entries for Indian visitors. This decision follows a recent drop in arrivals from India impacting tourism. The government aims to align with Indian tourist travel behavior and boost visitor numbers. Previously, Indian tourists enjoyed sixty days visa-free entry to the country. This change reverses an earlier proposal to eliminate visa-free access for many nations.

From Shubman Gill and Priyanka Chopra to tennis lifers such as Lara Dutta and Ravi Shastri, Wimbledon now offers sport, style, status, and sentiment

Last year, 539,000 households stopped paying the £174.50 fee, a much faster drop than expected and an increase of more than 75 per cent on the previous year's 300,000 slump.

Salis Hanrahan, 21, was shot dead at 75-year-old George Barr's home in Philadelphia last Wednesday. Barr has now been charged with Hanrahan's murder.

Thomas Tuchel says he can lead England to World Cup glory despite his 'mediocre' playing career, as he declared: 'You don't have to be a horse to be a good jockey.'

The iconic trilogy is considered one of the greatest in cinematic history, and its conclusion The Return Of The King, was awarded 11 Oscars.

The president said US forces would 'hit them very hard tonight, very hard tomorrow night' and begin targeting power plants and bridges as soon as next week unless Iran comes to the table and negotiate.

Baroness Heather Hallett, chairman of the UK Covid-19 inquiry, said that the UK was 'simply not ready to compete' in the global race to secure healthcare equipment in early 2020.

In a news release on Tuesday, police said the boy was last seen in the Baffin Island community on Sunday evening. His family reported him missing the following evening.

Environment Canada is warning of poor air quality in Toronto due to wildfire smoke after the city reached a sweltering 36 C in the late afternoon Tuesday.

An Alberta businessman who quietly teed up hundreds of millions of dollars in oilpatch deals is wanted on a Canada-wide warrant after he failed to appear in court on tax-evasion charges stemming from the Panama Papers. Calgary's Wentao Yang is the first person known to be charged in Canada in relation to the huge 2016 leak of tax-haven financial records.

A helicopter company says two people are dead and another is injured after a helicopter crash near north Vancouver Island Tuesday morning.

California lawmakers, from both sides of the aisle, have signed a letter to Quebec Premier Christine Frechette, urging her to put U.S. wines and spirits back on the shelves, despite Canada's ongoing trade war with the U.S.

Les Bleus s'arrêtent aux portes de la finale. Battue 2-0 par l'Espagne ce mardi à Dallas, l'équipe de France voit son rêve d'une troisième étoile s'envoler. Solide et réaliste, la Roja décroche son billet pour la finale de la Coupe du monde 2026.