Dans le cadre du processus électoral en cours, la Commission Nationale d'Organisation et de Coordination des Élections et du Référendum (CNOCER) a tenu, le mardi 5 août 2025, au Ministère de de l'Intérieur, une réunion, de prise de contact avec les nouveaux membres de l'Autorité de Contrôle des Élections et du Référendum (ACER). Cette réunion présidée par le Premier Vice-président de la CNOCER, M. Malcom Emery Djenno, Ngomanda, en lieu et place du President Hermann Immongault empêché, (...) - POLITIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

Le Président de la République, Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, a reçu ce mardi 5 août 2025 en audience le Général Thomas Waldhauser, officier supérieur des Forces armées des États-Unis d'Amérique. Cette rencontre a porté sur les enjeux de sécurité régionale et sur le renforcement de la coopération bilatérale entre le Gabon et les États-Unis. Le Général Thomas Waldhauser a salué la qualité du dialogue engagé et a exprimé son admiration pour les efforts du Gabon en matière de stabilité et (...) - COOPERATION / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

The Punjab State Commission for Women has summoned singers Karan Aujla and Yo Yo Honey Singh due to the use of objectionable language in their songs, specifically citing 'MF Gabru' and 'Millionaire.' The commission has requested the police to investigate the matter urgently and submit a report by August 11.

The Election Commission of India (ECI) notified the schedule for the election of the Vice President of India. The poll, if contested, will be held between 10 AM and 5 PM on September 9 at the First Floor of the Parliament House, a press note said.

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee accused the BJP-led central government of plotting to deprive citizens of their rights by revising the voter list, alleging a scheme to label Indians as Rohingyas and deport them. Banerjee criticized the Election Commission for bias and vowed to protest any removal of genuine voters.

DBS, Singapore's largest bank, posted $2.82 billion in net profit for the second quarter of 2025, beating expectations amid heightened global uncertainties and challenging financial conditions.According to financial results posted on Thursday (Aug 7), net profit for the quarter which ended on June 30, was up by one per cent year-on-year, from $2.79 billion for the same period last year.  The bank's strong performance was driven by a five per cent boost in total income, which came in at $5.73 billion.DBS also noted that total income and profit before tax for the first half of the year came in at record highs of $11.6 billion and $6.83 billion respectively.Net interest income was higher, supported by strong deposit growth and proactive balance sheet hedging, said the bank, adding that fee income and treasury customer sales also rose to their second highest quarterly levels while markets trading performance strengthened.The bank declared a total divided payout of 75 cents per share for the quarter, comprising 60 cents ordinary dividend and 15 cents capital return dividend.

Hairdresser Jasmine Wyld, 33, was left with a scratch on her chest and fearing for her life after getting into a heated row with Mark Gibbon, 62, about his will during a luxury holiday.

The purple sticker is an initiative by Curry's to remind people to be mindful of using their phones on theft hotspot where one phone is snatched every 15 minutes.

The Home Office confirmed Channel arrivals were held after they were brought into Dover yesterday.

Taylor Adam Lee sought to share the vulnerabilities of Abrams hardware with a “foreign adversary,” the Department of Justice has claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

The suspects were recruited online and given a toxic substance which they planted on their target’s car, the FSB has said Read Full Article at RT.com

New Delhi and Moscow have agreed to strengthen the special privileged strategic partnership Read Full Article at RT.com

A venue has been decided upon for talks between the two leaders, Russian presidential aide Yury Ushakov has said Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump earlier imposed a 50% tariff on some Indian goods, citing New Delhi’s imports of Russian oil Read Full Article at RT.com

A new safety group will be established to provide increased monitoring of Reynisfjara Black Beach.

The United States government’s decision to impose a 15% tariff on imports from Iceland was made unilaterally and announced at short notice, and the Icelandic government has expressed its disappointment with the decision.

Father-of-three Salman Iftikhar, 37, was flying in first class when he launched a vile tirade of abuse towards Virgin Atlantic staff on a flight from London Heathrow to Lahore.

Michele Ann Joy Bourda, 59, had been swimming at Ofrynio beach in the city of Kavala at around noon on Friday before she suddenly went missing.

Food safety watchdogs slapped a 'do not eat' alert on a batch of the product, which can also be purchased at Ocado. It is feared it could contain metal ball bearings.

The Home Office confirmed Channel arrivals were held after they were brought into Dover yesterday.

Alec Luhn, 38, heard the helicopter flying around above him for several days but could not move because he has shattered his femur in a fall from a cliff in the Folgefonna National Park.

La 10e étape du Championship Tour démarre aujourd'hui à Teahupo'o avec cinq surfeurs polynésiens qualifiés. Suivez cette journée historique en direct sur la page Facebook de Polynésie la 1ère dès 7h.

SINGAPORE — A man who recruited another person to open a bank account for illegal means forced the latter to drink urine after the account was frozen.Tan Ming Chuan and his alleged accomplice Cheong Wee Kiat, 26, thought that the 25-year-old male victim had pocketed the money in the account. His name has been redacted from court documents, which referred to him as A1.Tan and Cheong were unaware that A1 had earlier alerted the police about the account.On Aug 6, Tan, 28, was sentenced to four months and eight weeks' jail, and a fine of $300. He had pleaded guilty to one count each of criminal intimidation and misusing a computer system.Cheong's case is pending.Court documents stated that Tan got to know a person called Derrick in late 2021 and accepted a job offer from the latter to recruit people who wanted to relinquish their bank accounts.Deputy Public Prosecutor Nicole Tay said that for each bank account that Tan provided, Derrick would hand him about $800 to $1,000 in cash as payment.Tan would then hand $500 to the person who relinquished the bank account, and keep about $300 as a «commission» for himself.

Tim Cook presented the gift at a White House event, where President Trump announced that Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in U.S. jobs and suppliers.

The Pacific Tourism Organisation (SPTO), based in Suva, Fiji, sent an apology to the Vanuatu Tourism Office (VTO) to be forwarded to the Vanuatu Government regarding misleading information about the Air Vanuatu Airbus deal.

Former Member of Parliament (MP) for Epi, John Roy Nil, is closely watching developments surrounding the Epi parliamentary seat following the Supreme Court’s conviction of sitting MP Seoule Simeon yesterday afternoon.

During Vanuatu’s 45th Independence Anniversary celebrations, Prime Minister (PM) Jotham Napat acknowledged the men and women working as farmers, representing over 80% of the country’s population.

In response to growing concerns on social media about oxygen shortages and poor services at the Vanuatu Central Hospital (VCH), Dr Sereana Natuman, Director of Hospitals and Curative Services at the Ministry of Health (MoH), has clarified the hospital’s current…

Member of Parliament (MP) for Ambae constituency and President of the Vanuatu Rural Development Party (RDP), Jay Ngwele, is scheduled to appear for a Preliminary Inquiry (PI) in the Magistrates Court of Port Vila at 9am today.

A bench of Justices Dipanakar Datta and A G Masih rejected every argument raised by senior advocates Kapil Sibal and Mukul Rohatgi on behalf of Justice Varma and said the inquiry process scrupulously adhered to the in-house procedure laid down by the SC in its judgments.

Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge strongly criticized the Modi government after the US imposed a 50% trade tariff on India, deeming it a significant foreign policy failure. Kharge accused the government of failing to protect India's economic interests and highlighted the potential damage to key sectors like MSMEs and agriculture. The ministry of external affairs called the US move «unfortunate».

Tragedy struck in Jammu and Kashmir's Udhampur district as a CRPF vehicle accident near Kandva claimed the lives of three personnel and injured twelve others. Following the incident in the Basantgarh area, police initiated a rescue operation, promptly transferring the injured to a nearby hospital.

  Malawians will vote on September 16 in a make-or-break election. The country is facing a deep crisis—one created and worsened by its own leaders. Getting out of this mess doesn’t need magic—just smart choices, clear goals, and leaders who care about creating jobs and fixing the economy. Right now, Malawi is one of the […] The post Malawi’s Turning Point: Can Politics Save a Sinking Economy? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.