A total of three winning shares split the $5.1 million jackpot in the Toto National Day draw held on Friday (Aug 7).According to Singapore Pools, the winning shares were a $28 QuickPick System 8 entry bought at Seah Geok Eng Agency at Block 476D Upper Serangoon View, and two $1 QuickPick System 8 entries bought through the Singapore Pools' account betting service.Each winning share received about $1.7 million in prize money.The winning numbers were 5, 7, 30, 33, 36, 46, with the additional number 44.Meanwhile, eight winning shares split the Group 2 prize, with each share receiving $135,119.The next draw will be held on Monday, with an estimated prize money of $1 million.[[nid:741062]]editor@asiaone.com 

Relatives, colleagues and community members have gathered in Chileka, Blantyre, the home village of the late Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC) director general Brian Banda, to mourn his death, as his sister offered an account of the sudden illness that preceded his passing. Banda died in the morning hours of Saturday following a short illness. He […] The post Family reveals final hours before Brian Banda’s death, as mourners gather in Chileka appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi Women’s National Football Team head coach Lovemore Fazili says the Scorchers are fully prepared for their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations quarter-final against Ghana on Sunday. Malawi face the Black Queens at Al Madina Stadium, with the winner progressing to the semi-finals and securing a direct place at the FIFA Women’s World Cup. […] The post Fazili: Malawi ready to fight for World Cup spot against Ghana appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

The Ngoni king has told rebel villagers to forget splitting Mzimba into two – insisting it’s a rubbish idea that won’t fix a thing. Inkosi ya Makhosi M’mbelwa dropped the bombshell at the district’s massive Umthetho cultural bash, hitting back hard at a growing campaign – led by Samuel Lwara – demanding the district be […] The post One Mzimba! Inkosi M’mbelwa crushes district split bid at Umthetho bash appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Malawi’s agriculture sector marked a major milestone this week as AGRA Malawi celebrated its 20th anniversary in Lilongwe, bringing together government leaders, development partners, researchers and private sector stakeholders to reflect on two decades of progress and chart a course for the future. Opening the celebrations, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Roza Fatch […] The post AGRA Malawi celebrates 20 years of transforming farming appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Second VP Enock Chihana gave President Peter Mutharika a huge shout-out at a massive cultural bash in Mzimba on Saturday – insisting the Malawi leader has smashed old political barriers between government and opposition. “Previously, we used to sit in some tents somewhere far away because we were in opposition, but Mutharika wants us to […] The post Veep Chihana hails Mutharika’s unity push at Ngoni cultural bash appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

What time is it?For generations of Singaporeans, the answer is almost instinctive: It’s Tiger time.For Thomas Heng, however, the answer is more personal. The 64-year-old senior technical officer from Johor Bahru has spent over four decades inside the brewery that turned those three words into one of Singapore’s most enduring marketing catchphrases. By the time he retires in 2027, he would have spent 42 years making Tiger Beer, longer than many in the country have been old enough to drink it.The Malaysian also happens to be one of 130 production workers whose jobs will progressively disappear as Tiger Beer prepares to cease brewing operations in Singapore by end-2027, relocating production to Malaysia and Vietnam. About 50 of the affected workers are, like him, foreigners too.Asia Pacific Breweries Singapore (APBS) – which also brews Heineken beer for Singapore consumption – employs a total of 530 workers before the restructuring, with some remaining staff expected to take on redesigned roles.

Singapore's character is revealed not just through policies, but by the everyday acts of its people — regardless of background — recognising their common responsibility to one another, said Workers' Party chief Pritam Singh in his National Day message. «All of us, including our fellow Singaporeans — regardless of race or religion — who have recently taken up citizenship, but enjoined as fellow Singaporeans with the red passport, are empowered to play a part in strengthening our nation. »Collectively, we are RSS Singapore,« he said in the message put up on the Workers' Party's (WP) Facebook page on Saturday (Aug 8) evening.Such acts include neighbours caring for one another, essential workers persevering through heat and rain, and volunteers strengthening their communities, Singh added.He also called on Singaporeans to build a stronger country. »Singapore is strongest when all who call it home, whatever their background, recognise our common responsibility to one another."

Acting Governor Alexander Shuvayev noted that there are two children among the wounded

Apart from Kiev, residents took to the streets of Ivano-Frankovsk, Nikolayev, Kharkov, Cherkassy and Lvov

According to Vladimir Zelensky, even if the license to manufacture Patriots is granted to Ukraine, it will not be able to produce interceptor missiles on its own

Two civilians were reported to have been wounded, including a child

First responders are working at the crash site

FIFA chief Gianni Infantino faces fresh controversy after reports that UEFA paid off his alleged lover while he was its general secretary Read Full Article at RT.com

China will launch regular shipping via Russia’s Northern Sea Route, Rosatom CEO Aleksey Likhachev has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Ukrainian drones struck residential buildings in Russia’s Belgorod, injuring at least 13 people, a regional official said Read Full Article at RT.com

During a turbulent flight from Phuket to Delhi, the captain of an Air India aircraft reportedly tested positive for psychoactive substances. The turbulence caused a significant scare, resulting in hospitalization for thirteen passengers and four crew members. The Directorate General of Civil Aviation is conducting a detailed investigation, and the flight crew has been suspended from flying duties as per standard procedures.

The law ministry notified thirty new judges for four high courts on Saturday. Madras High Court received fifteen appointments, while Calcutta got eight and Karnataka six. Judicial officers and advocates were elevated to the benches, with most appointed as additional judges. Over sixty lakh cases are pending across India's twenty-five high courts. The law minister cited collegium delays for the significant number of vacancies.

On Saturday, VP JD Vance engaged in a conversation with PM Narendra Modi, reiterating both nations' dedication to strengthen partnerships in vital sectors such as trade, defense, and upcoming technologies. They shared insights on international matters of shared concern, coinciding with the US Senate's approval of a bill focused on Russian oil transactions.

In a daring move, the Indian Navy successfully thwarted a pirate assault on the Golden Arsenal in the perilous Gulf of Aden. The ship’s crew effectively sought refuge within an impregnable citadel that the invaders could not penetrate. Currently, four vessels remain under the control of Somali pirates, with Indian nationals on three of them.

The rollout of EPFO's new IT system has resulted in a substantial backlog of claim issues. Field officials are grappling with an increasing number of pending auto claims, which have lingered for over twenty days and are causing significant discomfort to members. EPFO admits that this surge in pendency is a short-term effect of the system transition, although it was executed with minimal disruption to services.

Chief Justice Sundaresh Menon and former chairman of the Council of Presidential Advisers Eddie Teo have been awarded the Order of Temasek (With Distinction) — the highest honour conferred at this year's National Day Awards.The award recognises individuals who have rendered exceptionally distinguished service to Singapore.They head this year's list of National Day Award recipients, which sees a total of 7,491 individuals recognised for their contributions to Singapore. The recipients are made up of 6,624 civilian recipients, including public servants, educators, community and grassroots leaders, while 867 are military personnel.According to the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) website, the honour was introduced in 1962 and has three grades — the Order of Temasek (With High Distinction), the Order of Temasek (With Distinction), and the Order of Temasek. 

An outpouring of grief has gripped Malawi following the sudden death of Brian Banda, director general of the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation (MBC), with tributes flooding in from the presidency, parliament, opposition and the media industry alike for a man widely regarded as one of the country’s most distinctive broadcasting voices. Banda died at 45, after […] The post Brian Banda: Malawi mourns broadcaster who ‘resonated in homes for decades’ appeared first on Malawi News | Breaking News, Politics, Business & Sports | Nyasa Times.

Columnist Marc Champion pointed out that Ukraine was facing shortages of US-made Patriot missiles due to the conflict between Washington and Tehran

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that «technically, it's the same thing»

Iraqi energy expert Mamdouh Salameh believes that Iran «will not reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping unless its conditions are met»

According to the newspaper, dwindling inventories are forcing the Pentagon to redeploy ships, aircraft and air defense units from Asia and Europe to the Middle East

Hakan Fidan also said that Turkey had proposed a moratorium on military actions, including in the context of security in the Black Sea, to the parties to the Ukrainian conflict

In a BBC interview, Hunter Biden also acknowledged that the pardon he received from his father was “not fair” or good for the country.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US Vice President JD Vance on Saturday. They discussed deepening the India-US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership across key areas. PM Modi also congratulated JD Vance and his wife Usha Vance. The Prime Minister conveyed his best wishes to the growing family. This conversation focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations.

Seventeen alleged cow vigilantes are facing legal action in Ramban after assaulting four men who were transporting bovines acquired from a police auction. The brutal incident, which occurred on August 4, resulted in one man suffering life-threatening injuries. This alarming event follows a fatal encounter in April, highlighting ongoing violence linked to cow protection. Investigations into wrongful restraint and assault are currently underway.