Tamil Nadu's new Chief Minister Vijay's government has completed its first hundred days. The administration has focused heavily on welfare programs and social initiatives. Significant investment commitments have also been secured for the state's development. The government has implemented measures to address women's safety and curb drug use. But now delivery of these promises will be closely watched.

Robert Jenrick, the party's Treasury spokesman, unveiled plans to make benefit recipients part of 'alarm clock Britain' under a 'welfare to work' scheme.

Families visiting Graveley Farm in Hitchin, Hertfordshire, claimed it was 'sickening' that a children's ride had been based on the ill-fated ship.

A furious British man delayed a Ryanair flight for an hour after his wife was prevented from joining him on an overbooked at Treviso Airport in Italy.

The 15-year-old suspect was at the wheel of the car, a previous hearing was told. A passenger, William Lunnon, 43, entered no plea to the same charge.

The daughter of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor welcomed the child with her husband Jack Brooksbank earlier this month.

[allAfrica] Mombasa -- «We wanted honest answers, but many adults thought we were too young to ask the questions.»

Office rents in London hot spots look set to hit record highs as companies faced with the capital's supply squeeze compete for space.

Regulators have granted the billionaire's company approval to run services between St Pancras International in London and the tunnel entrance in Folkestone in Kent..

Southern African states have been urged to curb raw mineral exports amid growing competition for the region’s strategic resources Read Full Article at RT.com

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has held talks with his Ghanaian counterpart, Samuel Ablakwa Read Full Article at RT.com

HRCC boss issues stark warning over “concerning” property transfers as controversial businessman’s citizenship saga drags on for YET ANOTHER month Malawi’s Human Rights Consultative Committee has issued a blistering demand for authorities to fast-track legal proceedings against controversial businessman Mahmood Azhar Chaudhry — amid mounting fears he could be quietly shifting assets while the case […] The post Rights group demands Chaudhry face trial NOW — as fears grow he’s quietly offloading assets appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Praise heaped on Malawi leader in Durban handover speech — as Second VP Chihana stands in for Mutharika at high-stakes summit Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has showered praise on Malawi’s President Arthur Peter Mutharika, hailing his unwavering dedication to promoting peace and security across the region during his tenure at the helm of the SADC […] The post Zimbabwe President hails Mutharika’s “dedication” to regional peace as SADC chairmanship changes hands appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Speaker of the National Assembly Sameer Suleman has issued a stern warning that Parliament will dramatically ramp up its scrutiny of public spending under his leadership, vowing MPs will chase down every kwacha to ensure Malawians get the government services they deserve. Speaking as he opened the Second Cohort of the Parliamentary Training Programme in […] The post Speaker’s warning: MPs must chase every Malawi kwacha as Parliament toughens oversight appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Everything is set for Malawi’s largest youth gathering of the year, as more than 1,200 young people prepare to converge on Lilongwe for the 2026 National Youth Summit — a landmark three-day event that organisers hope will directly shape the country’s future policy direction. Running from August 18 to 20, this year’s summit will be […] The post Malawi’s youth take centre stage as 1,200 gather for landmark policy summit appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Creck Sporting Club’s battle against relegation shows no signs of easing, after the struggling side extended their miserable winless run to six matches in a row without a single victory to their name. The club’s only success all season came back in June, a solitary 3-1 win over Masters FC — a result that now […] The post Creck’s relegation fears grow after six-game winless run appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Extended alcohol sale hours at nightlife spots along the Singapore River are among the measures that will be formalised on Tuesday (Aug 18) after a year-long trial.The pilot programme to revitalise Boat Quay Historic District, Upper Circular Road area and Clarke Quay Conservation Area has seen encouraging results as well as strong interest from businesses, the authorities said on Monday.The measures include:

Singapore's Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) has inked an agreement with China's Atomic Energy Authority (CAEA) to cooperate in the peaceful uses of nuclear technology.The agreement was signed on Monday (Aug 17) in Beijing by MTI's Permanent Secretary for Energy and Trade, Augustin Lee, and CAEA vice-chairman Liu Jing, with the signing witnessed by Minister for Trade and Industry (Energy and Industry) Dr Tan See Leng and CAEA chairman Shan Zhongde.Under the agreement, the two countries will facilitate capacity building partnerships between them. This includes safety and technical assessments of nuclear reactor technologies; manpower training and scientific visits; public education, communications and engagement; nuclear safety, safeguards and security; as well as nuclear technology applications. 

A 'religious influencer' who became a father figure to two vulnerable brothers before sexually abusing them between 2022 and 2024 has been sentenced to 27 years and 10 months' jail and 24 strokes of the cane.The 37-year-old man pleaded guilty on Monday (Aug 17) to three charges of rape and two counts of molestation, according to court documents obtained by AsiaOne. Another 12 charges were also taken into consideration during sentencing.The man repeatedly sexually assaulted the victims at various locations, including a toilet in a mosque where he often prayed with them and taught them religion.In a statement on Monday, the Islamic Religious Council of Singapore (MUIS) said it strongly condemns the serious sexual offences involving youth victims at mosque premises. «Our mosques must always be safe and trusted spaces, especially for our children and young people,» said MUIS, adding that the man was not a mosque staff member or volunteer, nor was he an accredited asatizah. An asatizah is an Islamic religious teacher or scholar. 

Matthew Pennycook cast fresh doubt over Labour being able to achieve its key manifesto pledge as he acknowledged it was a 'stretching' mark to reach.

Double killer Simon Levy strangled a prison guard and stabbed them with a pen while he was awaiting trial for murder, a court heard today.

The Daily Mail has discovered instances of delivery workers for all three brands living in homeless encampments in the capital - the largest being a set up under a bridge in Shoreditch.

Bonnie Tyler's nearest and dearest gathered for the star's funeral at Swansea Minster on Monday, following her death in July. The singer passed away at the age of 75

While the result might be a stunning, fully refurbished family home, Molly Clayton can reveal that McCall's journey to building it has been mired by vicious planning wars.

Africa must leverage its resources to demand technology, skills and production from foreign partners, Botswana President Duma Boko says Read Full Article at RT.com

Gulf producers are reportedly moving crude through the Strait of Hormuz on tankers with transponders off Read Full Article at RT.com

An eminent Malawian academic has stunned the education world by launching a staggering 15 books in a single day — an extraordinary body of work that leading figures say could reshape education across the continent. Education stakeholders, academics and top officials packed into a Lilongwe venue on Saturday to celebrate the remarkable achievement of Dr […] The post From one academic, 15 books: Malawi scholar’s astonishing feat wows education chiefs appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

CDH Investment Bank has committed more than K19 million to support the Falling Walls Foundation, an innovation hub based at Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (Luanar). The funding was formally handed over at Luanar’s Natural Resources Campus, where CDH Investment Bank account relationship manager for corporate and public sector, Jennie Madinga, said the […] The post CDH Investment Bank commits K19m to Luanar innovation hub appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.