Residents of lower Greenwich Farm, along Marcus Garvey Drive, and surrounding areas in Kingston are being advised that their water supply has been temporarily adjusted by the National Water Commission (NWC) to facilitate improved distribution in...

[Agenzia Fides] Kinshasa -- Despite the peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda, as well as the agreements reached with the M23 rebel movement, the civilian population in North and South Kivu continues to be abused by the rebels, who have occupied large parts of these two provinces in the east of the country since the beginning of the year.

Regime forces, reinforced by a flotilla from Mandalay, have reoccupied a battalion headquarters that fell to the Kachin Independence Army in February.

The Shan State chief minister and military officials visited UWSA and NDAA territories as the junta pushes for cooperation ahead of its planned December vote.

Kauli Vaast et Mihimana Braye se qualifient pour la suite de la compétition, tandis que les femmes s’apprêtent à fouler la mythique vague. Suivez en direct cette deuxième journée sur le site de Polynésie la 1ère dès 7h.

Aden (HOL) – President of the Southern Transitional Council (STC) and Vice Chairman of Yemen’s Presidential Leadership Council (PLC), Aidarous Qassem Al-Zubaidi, met on Thursday with Somali Ambassador to Yemen, Abdulhakim Mohamed Ahmed, at Ma'ashiq Palace in Aden to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing regional security cooperation.

National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc has expressed gratitude and pride for the prestigious Certificate of Recognition it received for outstanding commitment to tax compliance and invaluable contribution to national development from the Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA). The award was presented during MRA’s 25th anniversary celebrations held at Bingu International Conference Centre (BICC) in Lilongwe […] The post MRA tax recognition award elates NBM plc appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

[Crisis Group] Cameroon's October presidential election will be a stress test for the country's stability. Frustrations with the incumbent and ruling party, constraints on dissent, armed conflict and ethnic tensions all pose dangers. Yaoundé should start taking steps now to make the vote as credible as possible.

Amanda Cugini, from Ely in Cardiff, has been described as 'one in a million', as loved ones described their shock at her unexpected and unexplained loss.

Amid heightened economic uncertainty, Singapore must stay ahead of others and remain exceptional in its cohesion, resolve and performance, said Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in his National Day message on Friday (Aug 8).«We must move faster, adapt quicker and innovate smarter. That means embracing new technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics — and applying them meaningfully across our economy,» he said. People, workers and businesses here must also be enabled to make full use of these tools to sharpen the country's competitive edge.«The pace of change will be rapid and not always comfortable. There will be disruption. Not everyone will find the transition easy,» he added.Outlook 'highly uncertain': PM WongAddressing the nation in a media broadcast at The Padang, he pointed out the global issues of new conflicts, deepened geopolitical tensions, heightened trade barriers and worsening protectionist sentiments.«To put it bluntly: The global order that enabled Singapore to thrive for decades is unravelling before our eyes,» said PM Wong.

After starving and strangling local councils through prolonged funding delays in the previous financial year, the Malawi Government now appears determined to finish them off altogether in the 2025/2026 fiscal year. This is the chilling warning from a new fiscal space analysis released by the Malawi Local Government Association (MALGA), the umbrella body for all […] The post Beyond Starvation: Malawi Government Now Suffocating Local Councils – MALGA appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

In a scandal soaked in impunity and riddled with red flags, Nyasatimes can reveal that Blantyre Water Board (BWB) has once again handed a lucrative contract to Creck Hardware and General Suppliers—a company owned by businessman Apostle Clifford Kawinga, whose substandard water meters previously drained the utility of K8.8 billion in lost revenue. Despite the […] The post Apostle Kawinga’s Creck Keeps Winning, Malawi Keeps Losing: Faulty Meter Supplier Lands another BWB Contract worth Billions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Le Ministre d'État, Ulrich Manfoumbi Manfoumbi, a reçu M. Demba Diallo, Directeur exécutif d'Africa50, plateforme panafricaine d'investissement dans les infrastructures. Les échanges ont porté sur plusieurs projets stratégiques pilotés par le ministère : Le port en eau profonde de Mayumba, destiné à désenclaver le sud du pays et à soutenir les exportations stratégiques (minerais, pétrole, bois), avec une zone économique spéciale à fort potentiel d'emploi ; La Transgabonaise, corridor (...) - TRANSPORTS

Algeria has revoked a migration accord with France in a move it says is aimed at introducing “balance and reciprocity” in bilateral ties Read Full Article at RT.com

The office of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has denied reports that he was shouted at by US President Donald Trump over Gaza Read Full Article at RT.com

An internal policy “could rob Kiev of billions of dollars worth of US-made materiel”, according to the report Read Full Article at RT.com

A US evacuation advisory concerning the site of a mine spill is exaggerated, Zambian officials have claimed Read Full Article at RT.com

Fighting-age males are banned from leaving Ukraine amid a conscription campaign Read Full Article at RT.com

TEHRAN – The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, has delivered two shipments of vaccines, including the Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV) and the Pentavalent vaccine, to immunize approximately 1.5 million children across the country against deadly diseases.

TEHRAN – Attending the 15th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) to the Ramsar Convention on Wetlands, the Iranian delegation achieved notable accomplishments, reinforcing the country’s international position in the environmental sector, particularly in wetland conservation.

TEHRAN – Despite unilateral sanctions, Iran's startup ecosystem has successfully thrived since the 2010s, with the country being home to more than 6,000 startups across diverse sectors, ranging from financial services to agricultural technology.

It’s official: Traditional leaders in Lilongwe City Centre Constituency have spoken—and their choice is loud and clear. Shadow MP for the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), Gift Nankhuni, has received a thunderous endorsement from chiefs and block leaders ahead of the September 16 general elections. At a press briefing held at Phungu Primary School, Senior Chief […] The post “Ndi Yemweyo!” – Lilongwe City Centre Chiefs Throw Weight Behind Gift Nankhuni Ahead of Sept 16 Polls appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

It’s a done deal in Nkhata Bay: Traditional leaders in the lakeshore district have thrown their full weight behind President Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera and his running mate Vitumbiko Mumba, vowing to deliver a decisive vote in the upcoming September 16 general elections. Addressing a massive crowd at Chigwere Trading Centre, Senior Chief Nyaluwanga declared that […] The post “Chakwera Ndi Wathu!” – Nkhata Bay Chiefs Unite Behind Chakwera and Mumba Ticket appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Ideas about introducing a park ranger service at Reynisfjara have not been brought to the attention of the Environment Agency of Iceland.

The move could hit Switzerland, the world’s largest gold refining hub, and disrupt the global bullion market, analysts warn Read Full Article at RT.com

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[allAfrica] Cape Town -- U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new executive order that changes how the U.S. government awards research grants and foreign monetary assistance on August 7, 2025. The order is called Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking, and while the government says this will stop waste and ensure tax money is used properly, profoundly impact international research collaboration, particularly affecting African researchers, institutions, and communities.

Witnesses described seeing the balloon's basket tip as it tried to get back into the air above the primary school in Bristol.

Tragic Zaahir Jan had been visiting his grandmother at Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother Hospital, in Margate, Kent, when he was struck by the single-decker vehicle.

Police are investigating the incident on the Hammersmith and City line in east London yesterday at 3.30pm.

More than 500 people are expected to gather outside Parliament at 1pm tomorrow, while protests are also planned outside migrant hotels.