The leaders of all parliamentary parties met last night, followed by extended discussions among the parliamentary group chairpersons. According to mbl.is sources, the group chairs are scheduled to meet again later today.

The Public Service Commission (PSC) has allocated VT8 million to charter a local shipping vessel to transport government workers to Tanna for this year’s PSC Week, bringing central government ministries closer to communities as part of Vanuatu’s national decentralisation agenda.

Twenty-four staff members of the Vanuatu Meteorology and Geo-Hazards Department (VMGD) have gained hands-on communication skills to support better community engagement on climate change, following a focused training delivered under the Van-KIRAP project.

A total of 816 votes were cast out of 957 registered voters at the Ifira polling station yesterday, with no void votes recorded.

Thousands of voters across Efate and the Freshwota and Tassiriki Ward turned out yesterday to cast their ballots in the SHEFA Provincial Government Council (SPGC) election, as well as the ward by-election to fill the seat vacated by Ms Marie…

Unofficial results from the 2025 provincial elections indicate that Jennifer Kausei, candidate for the Vanua’aku Pati (VP), is leading in both the Freshwota and Ex-FOL polling stations for the Reserve seat on the Port Vila City Council (PVCC).

MIKE KEEGAN: French side Lyon announced on Wednesday afternoon that they had won their appeal against their relegation from Ligue 1.

The Prime Minister and Lady Victoria beamed as they hugged the president and his wife Brigitte, ahead of a meeting in No10 this afternoon.

India's naval defence received a boost with successful trials of the indigenous Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) from INS Kavaratti. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh lauded DRDO, the Navy, and industry partners for this achievement, emphasizing its role in enhancing the Navy's striking power.

Odisha is poised to receive a significant infrastructure boost with a Rs 8,300 crore, 110-km six-lane Greenfield Capital Region Ring Road project. This Bhubaneswar Bypass aims to alleviate congestion on the existing NH-16, connecting Khurda, Bhubaneswar, and Cuttack.

Following a tragic accident in Tamil Nadu, Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw has mandated CCTV surveillance at all level crossings nationwide. The ministry is also lowering the traffic volume threshold for interlocking works to enhance safety. Additionally, new protocols require prior permission for engineering trolleys on tracks, prompted by a recent collision in Bihar.

According to the Hungarian prime minister, he was saying that from the position of an «old fox» that had witnessed a lot of events in world politics and diplomacy

According to the magazine, the film is described as a «comedic drama set in the world of artificial intelligence»

The MOEX Index slipped below the 2,700-point mark

The airport’s General Director Ivan Taranchenko noted that airlines have already started reaching out to the airport

According to EU diplomats, a compromise on the sanctions could be reached within the next few days

History has been made in Chitipa! For the first time ever, Chitipa Stadium has been given the green light to host TNM Super League matches—bringing top-flight football home and ending years of travel struggles for Chitipa United.  The Football Association of Malawi (FAM) announced the breakthrough on Tuesday, sending waves of excitement across the district. […] The post GOOD NEWS FOR CHITIPA: History Made as Chitipa Stadium Cleared to Host Super League Matches! appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Airtel Money has partnered with Wella Medical Aid Society (WEMAS) to launch Nthanzi Microhealth Insurance, a digital medical scheme aimed at increasing access to affordable healthcare, especially in rural areas. Airtel Money Managing Director Thokozani Sande said the partnership will leverage Airtel’s wide reach to bring digital health services closer to Malawians. “With our Airtel […] The post Airtel Money, WEMAS Launch Affordable Digital Health Insurance Scheme appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Storming the Lower Shire like a political hurricane, the former president and People’s Party (PP) torchbearer Joyce Banda told a charged crowd at Nyamithuthu Ground in Nsanje that Malawi doesn’t need trial-and-error leadership in 2025—it needs a seasoned hand that has already delivered when it mattered most. “I have done it before—I’m the best,” Banda […] The post “I Have Done It Before—I’m the Best”: Joyce Banda Roars into Lower Shire with Fiery 2025 Comeback appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has urged community and traditional leaders to assume a greater role in preventing political violence and ensuring peaceful coexistence among people as the country prepares for the September 16, 2025, General Elections. CCJP Lilongwe Project Officer Mwai Chisi observed that chiefs could easily take advantage of their […] The post CCJP urges community leaders, chiefs to lead violence prevention interventions appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The High Court in Mzuzu has set July 15, 2025 as the day it will deliver its much-anticipated ruling in a heated intra-party case involving Minister of Trade and Industry Vitumbiko Mumba, the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), and Presidential Advisor on Rural Transformation Adamson Mkandawire. High Court Judge Justice Justus Kishindo confirmed the ruling date […] The post Mzimba Central Dispute: High Court to Deliver Ruling on July 15—Winner to Get Time for Nomination Papers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A suicide bomber blew himself up at the main gate of the Jaalle Siyaad Military Academy in Mogadishu’s Hodan district about 11:20 a.m. Wednesday, killing and wounding an undetermined number of people, Somalia’s Defence Ministry said.

Kismayo (HOL) — Jubbaland security forces say they foiled an al-Shabab plot to attack civilians after sweeping three villages in Somalia’s Lower Juba region before dawn Wednesday.

NAIROBI, Kenya (HOL) — A roadside bomb wounded seven Kenyan police officers Wednesday when their patrol truck hit an improvised explosive device on the dusty Aresa–Khalalio track east of Mandera town near the Somali border, authorities said.

Tata Group chairman N Chandrasekaran's meeting with West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee in Kolkata signals a potential thaw in relations after 17 years since the Nano project's Singur exit. Banerjee expressed Bengal's commitment to fostering public-private partnerships for industrial growth.

The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) is set to release its preliminary report this week concerning the Air India plane crash in Ahmedabad on June 12, which resulted in 260 fatalities. The investigation team, aided by Boeing and international experts, has recovered and is analysing the black box and voice recorder.

AAP MP Sanjay Singh launched the ‘School Bachao Abhiyan’ in Jaunpur, protesting the Uttar Pradesh government's closure of thousands of government schools. Singh highlighted the plight of children forced to travel long distances to merged schools, citing violations of the Right to Education Act.

Starlink has received final authorization from IN-SPACe, paving the way for the launch of its satellite services in India. With previous approval from DoT, the company can now establish ground infrastructure and awaits spectrum allocation. Starlink aims to connect remote areas and enterprises, potentially expanding to urban broadband services, while collaborating with Jio and Airtel for market reach.

Prime Minister Modi addressed the Namibian parliament, highlighting the historical ties and shared democratic values between India and Namibia. He acknowledged Namibia's support by sending cheetahs to India and India's support during Namibia's independence movement. Modi emphasised India's commitment to Namibia's development goals, referencing Vision 2030 and the Harambee Prosperity Plan, while celebrating the election of Namibia's first woman president.