[allAfrica] New York -- The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), legislation that has been the cornerstone of the U.S.-African commercial relationship for the last 25 years, is set to expire on September 30th.

Mogadishu (HOL)— Egyptian troops deploying to Somalia will assume control of Sector Five in the Middle Shabelle region, replacing Burundian forces set to withdraw in the coming weeks, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said Wednesday.

Mogadishu (HOL) — Somali police clashed with opposition forces Wednesday outside the Warta Nabadda district police station in Mogadishu, leaving casualties among security personnel, opposition fighters and civilians, witnesses and officials said.

The Global Fact-Checking Network specialist Fauzan Al-Rasyid advised paying attention to the eyes of the person in the video

The condition of three individuals injured in the Kiev regime’s attack on Novorossiysk is assessed as serious, the operational headquarters of the Krasnodar province said

Earlier, people from Sochi beaches were evacuated due to attacks by the Ukrainian army in the Krasnodar Region

Minister in charge of Trade of the Eurasian Economic Commission Andrey Slepnev also noted the serious work being done to lift import restrictions in Iran

As the ministry emphasized, this step constitutes a gross violation by Chisinau of its international obligations

[Nyasa Times] Malawi's 2025 elections have triggered one of the biggest political shake-ups in recent memory, with more than 110 of the 193 Members of Parliament (MPs) from the 2019-2025 cohort losing their seats--among them 14 Cabinet ministers.

[CSJNews] Malawi's incumbent leader, Lazarus Chakwera, has conceded defeat in the election and congratulated his opponent, Peter Mutharika, on his victory.

Rumours are swirling at Westminster that Keir Starmer could signal a shift on the policy at party conference next week, as he desperately tries to placate mutinous MPs.

The Game of Thrones star has joined forces with local residents as part of a campaign which seeks to halt plans to build on two areas of greenbelt land in his hometown of Handsworth, Sheffield.

It's believed there are about 82,000 traffic enforcement officers patrolling the nation's streets compared to just 73,490 regular troops in the British Army.

HM Revenue & Customs will be able to dip into bank accounts and Isas to recover tax directly from those who choose not to pay a bill.

Governance and Human Rights Advocate, Undule Mwakasungula, has commended President Dr Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera for demonstrating maturity and statesmanship by conceding defeat with dignity. Mwakasungula further saluted Chakwera for his concession speech, describing it a powerful message of peace, reconciliation, and unity. The Malawi’s renowned and revered governance and human rights advocate made the remarks […] The post Undule Commends Chakwera for Conceding to Allow Peaceful Transition in Pursuit Of National Unity appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) and the National Advocacy Platform (NAP) have separately called on Malawians to embrace peace and unity following Malawi Congress Party (MCP) President Lazarus Chakwera’s concession of defeat to Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) leader, Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika. Speaking to Zodiak Online, HRDC chairperson Gift Trapence said the election outcome […] The post HRDC, NAP call for peace and unity as Mutharika declared winner appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Prophet Shepherd Bushiri of the Enlightened Christian Gathering (ECG) and The Jesus Nation Church has congratulated President-elect Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika on his resounding victory in the just-ended presidential elections. In his message, Bushiri described Mutharika’s triumph as “a reflection of the trust and confidence the people of Malawi have placed in his leadership” and […] The post Bushiri Congratulates Mutharika on Election Victory appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A woman stayed just 10 days in a rented flat before moving out, after discovering that there were at least 13 other people living in the three-room unit.41-year-old Liu told Shin Min Daily News that her sister had rented a bed in an HDB flat at Block 501 Jurong West Street 51 in August, for a monthly rate of $450.Anxious to move in after securing a job here, the woman did not view the flat and paid the 'landlord' one month's rent and a deposit of $450, which came up to a total of $900.Liu said her sister only realised she had rented a sublet unit after moving in and finding 10 other flat occupants.«There are four 'rooms'. Two of the rooms each housed six people, with a third room occupied by a couple. It is unclear how many people are in the last room,» she claimed.A photo Liu gave Shin Min depicts three bunk beds in a room, with towels which served as privacy «curtains» draped over the beds.While the woman's bed was in the master bedroom, which has an attached toilet, she was purportedly not allowed to use it, and all tenants had to share the other toilet.

Hailing a taxi from Marina Bay Cruise Centre will cost more at certain times from Oct 1.In a Facebook post on Wednesday (Sept 24), transport operator ComfortDelGro announced that it is extending the surcharge hours for trips starting from the cruise centre's taxi stand.Currently, a $5 surcharge is added to metered fares for trips from the cruise centre from 7am to 10.59am every day, including public holidays.From Oct 1, this surcharge will instead apply from 7am to 4.59pm on the same days. At all other timings, a $3 surcharge will apply. ComfortDelGro explained in its post that this move aims to increase the supply of taxis at underserved areas by incentivising drivers to go there.

The Al-Istiqamah Mosque in Serangoon North was evacuated after a suspicious parcel was delivered there.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said that they were alerted to the case of a suspicious parcel being delivered to a mosque at 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2 on Wednesday (Sept 24), at about 5.20pm. The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) said that an unknown parcel was found on the premises upon its arrival.It added that the area has been cordoned off and hazmat specialists are currently investigating at the scene.The mosque was evacuated by the police and SCDF as a precautionary measure, said the police.Police officers and SCDF are at scene to assess and manage the situation. Members of the public are advised to avoid the vicinity of 2 Serangoon North Avenue 2. Investigations are ongoing.In a Facebook post made on the same day, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (Muis) stated that it is aware of the incident and working closely with authorities on the matter.This is a developing story.bhavya.rawat@asiaone.com

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Wednesday said that no one guilty will be spared in the alleged paper leak of the Uttarakhand Subordinate Services Selection Commission (UKSSSC) exam question paper.

Sonam Wangchuk halted his hunger strike as protests demanding Ladakh's statehood turned violent, with vandalism reported in Leh. Authorities imposed restrictions, including banning gatherings, after agitators torched a BJP office and clashed with police. The protests, driven by the Leh Apex Body youth wing, advocate for statehood and Sixth Schedule status.

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced Rs 2 lakh ex gratia for families of rain-related deaths and urged CESC to provide Rs 5 lakh for electrocution victims. At least 10 people died, nine in Kolkata due to electrocution from exposed wires amid waterlogging. The state government will ensure employment for the deceased's families, addressing the flood-like situation worsened by inadequate dredging.

The BJP has accused Congress councillor Phuntsog Stanzin Tsepag of inciting violence during recent protests in Ladakh, sparked by demands for statehood and inclusion under the Sixth Schedule. These protests, which saw the BJP office and vehicles set ablaze, led to activist Sonam Wangchuk calling for peace and expressing sorrow over the vandalism.

The White House said a broken escalator and teleprompter could be evidence of sabotage. The U.N. suggested the mishaps might have been due to Trump’s officials.

Violet was appearing as part of an event titled Healthy Indoor Air: A Global Call to Action.

Russia is feared to have hit a Spanish Air Force plane with a GPS attack, after a flight carrying Spain's defence minister suffered an electronic 'disturbance'.

Standing in the bedroom, tugging socks on to my four-year-old son's feet, I felt my phone buzz with the news every working mother dreads. Our child's nursery had been forced to close for the day.

Shkar Jamal, 24, was due to be sentenced at Poole Magistrates' Court for the incident which happened in Bournemouth, Dorset, on May 6.

The Grade I listed tower of All Hallows Staining Church was balanced on stilts above a 60,000 square foot excavation site at 50 Fenchurch Street.

The ministers of Iceland’s government have shared their favorite childhood books — the ones they loved most when they were in elementary school.

TEHRAN – An Iranian delegation led by Somayyeh Rafiei, MP and the vice president of the Asia-Pacific Parliamentarians Conference on Environment and Development (APPCED) executive committee, participated in the 21st APPCED, held in South Korea on September 23.