[Nigeria Health Watch] ''As we scale up our detection and response, we expect to see more cases initially before the curve begins to go down'' These were the words of Prof Mohamed Janabi, WHO Regional Director for Africa, speaking at the latest WHO press briefing on the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda, which your Nigeria Health Watch team attended in person for the first time. It was important to be in the room with the Director-General, the Regional Director for Africa, and the

President Droupadi Murmu presented 66 Padma awards at Rashtrapati Bhavan. Violinist N Rajam received Padma Vibhushan. Actor Dharmendra was honored posthumously with Padma Vibhushan. Actor Prosenjit Chatterjee received Padma Shri. The ceremony recognized distinguished service in various fields. A total of 131 Padma awards were approved for 2026.

India's economy faces pressure from the US-Iran conflict, impacting fuel prices, fertiliser subsidies, and forex reserves, Finance Minister Sitharaman warned. Meanwhile, West Bengal opened its first holding centre for suspected illegal Bangladeshi nationals. In Karnataka, a leadership decision for the Congress is imminent, while Iran demands $12 billion in frozen assets before US talks.

India can avert power shortages and save consumers up to Rs 2.5 lakh crore by doubling air conditioner energy efficiency over the next decade. A new study suggests this move will significantly reduce peak demand, preventing blackouts and costly grid fixes. Higher efficiency ACs, despite initial costs, offer substantial long-term savings.

Tamil Nadu's political landscape is shaken as three AIADMK MLAs resigned, reportedly joining the ruling TVK party. Both DMK and AIADMK leaders have accused the Vijay-led government of «horse-trading» and orchestrating defections within the Secretariat. These resignations deepen the AIADMK's internal rifts and necessitate by-elections.

The EU is funding Ukraine’s war effort, but Russia sees the front line and nuclear pressure as tools to impose new rules of confrontation Read Full Article at RT.com

China has denied an FT report that President Xi Jinping criticized the Japanese PM over “remilitarization” during talks with Donald Trump Read Full Article at RT.com

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Senegal parliament speaker El Malick Ndiaye has resigned after President Bassirou Diomaye Faye removed the government Read Full Article at RT.com

President Aleksandar Vucic has accused the EU of trying to force Serbia to adopt its policies Read Full Article at RT.com

The death came in Hastings, East Sussex, after a 'medical incident' - while a 15-year-old boy drowned at Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln on Sunday.

The chairman of the Icelandic Airline Pilots Association (FÍA) says all Icelandair pilots are fulfilling their scheduled duties and standby shifts, and that repeated staffing problems affecting the airline in recent days stem primarily from Icelandair’s planning and operations. According to him, the airline bears full responsibility for staffing its flight schedule.

The Supreme Court has emphasized that girls must not abandon education due to a lack of sanitary napkins and functional, gender-segregated toilets in schools. The Centre has been directed to ensure effective implementation of its previous orders, urging states to provide free sanitary pads and adequate toilet facilities for all students.

A Karnataka leadership change decision is imminent within days following crucial Congress meetings. Chief Minister Siddaramaiah met with party leaders amid ongoing speculation about a potential shift. Discussions also covered Rajya Sabha and MLC polls, and a minor cabinet reshuffle has already occurred, with portfolios being reassigned.

West Bengal's BJP government has launched its 'detect, delete and deport' policy, opening a holding center in Malda for illegal foreign nationals. Nine suspected Bangladeshi nationals are currently housed there, awaiting verification and legal procedures. This initiative aims to streamline the deportation process for apprehended individuals, as mandated by a new national law.

Critics said it was inconceivable the former first minister and nationalist leader was unaware of what Peter Murrell was doing over more than a decade at the top of the party.

The death came in Hastings, East Sussex, after a 'medical incident' - while a 15-year-old boy drowned at Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln on Sunday.

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Vice-President Jane Ansah has revealed chilling details surrounding the controversial drone incident at her Lilongwe residence, saying she had already been warned that unknown individuals had been monitoring her movements before the device was finally captured by her security team. Speaking publicly about the incident for the first time, Ansah portrayed the episode not merely […] The post “God Exposed Them”: Vice-President Ansah Breaks Silence on Drone Saga, Says She Knew She Was Being Followed appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A new United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) report has painted a grim picture of life in Malawi, revealing that nearly six in every 10 Malawians are trapped in multidimensional poverty — a level of deprivation so severe that millions are living without adequate food, clean water, electricity, education and healthcare. According to the 2025 Human […] The post UNDP Report Exposes Depth of Poverty Crisis in Malawi as 10.8 Million Struggle Without Basic Needs appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The newly announced minimum wage adjustments have triggered outrage from labour leaders, with the Civil Servants Trade Union (CSTU) declaring that the salary increments are nowhere near enough to rescue workers from Malawi’s deepening economic crisis. As ordinary Malawians battle soaring food prices, crippling transport costs, inflation and worsening economic hardship, CSTU says the government’s […] The post “Just an Assault”: Civil Servants Union Tears Into New Minimum Wages as Cost of Living Crushes Workers appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A new study by Emmanuel University has exposed serious weaknesses in Malawi’s Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) system, revealing that many centres in Lilongwe Urban, Lilongwe East and Lilongwe West are ill-equipped to provide inclusive education for children with disabilities. The study warns that Malawi’s push to ensure every child has access to quality early […] The post EMUNI Study Exposes Deep Crisis in Inclusive Early Childhood Education in Lilongwe appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Frank Mbeta has scored a major legal victory for the government and Smallholder Farmers Fertilizer Revolving Fund of Malawi (SFFRFM) after successfully blocking the payment of US$13.48 million — approximately K23.4 billion — to Nendongo Commercial Group in a high-stakes fertiliser supply dispute. In a ruling widely seen as a significant triumph for public accountability […] The post Attorney General Mbeta Saves Malawi K23.4 Billion in Landmark Fertiliser Case Victory appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

According to Dmitry Peskov, Moscow has not seen any actions that could be interpreted as condemnation of this barbaric terrorist attack on young people

Governor Alexander Khinshtein said the enemy fired artillery on evacuated areas 108 times

Alla Bakina said the banks are performing the gradual substitution by other instruments, including Mir cards

Sergey Kud-Sverchkov said the suit weighs about 120 kg, and moving requires using the strength of your arms

Dmitry Peskov stressed that Moscow and Yerevan will continue to do so in the future