According to OCHA spokesman Ramesh Rajasingham, «humanitarian conditions are beyond horrific»
Donald Tusk said that everyone was on edge about the outcome of this meeting
The decree comes into force from today
Minister Andrey Nikitin said that railways are the most important element of passenger transportation
According to the Israeli police press service, law enforcement officers detained a suspect in the vandalism upon arriving at the scene
Albert Jónsson, an expert in international affairs and former Icelandic ambassador to Russia, says there are significant doubts about the upcoming meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, which is scheduled to take place next Friday in the state of Alaska.
A man suffered a swollen ankle and has been unable to walk unaided after he was hit by an active mobility device allegedly travelling at «high speed» along a walkway in Ang Mo Kio.The victim, Tony Tan, told AsiaOne that the incident occurred under Block 232 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3 at about 1pm on July 31.The 61-year-old private swimming coach said he had been walking under the block and towards the car park when a Personal Mobility Aid (PMA) ridden by a couple heading towards the bus stop struck his left leg, causing it to bleed and swell.After the impact, Tan claimed the couple «showed no concern for my well-being».«I confronted them, asking why they were riding so fast at the walkway and reminded them that PMAs are not allowed on pedestrian walkways,» he recounted.The female rider then apologised while the male rider inspected the device for any damage.
Over 53,000 retail workers can expect an increase in wages effective Sept 1, the Tripartite Cluster for Retail (TCR) announced on Monday (Aug 11). The new set of progressive wage model (PWM) recommendations for the retail sector includes an increase of at least $130.The PWM was first introduced in 2022.From Sept 1, retail workers will earn at least the entry-level PWM wage of $2,305, up from the existing wage of $2,175.From 2025 to 2027, the baseline monthly gross wages will increase from $2,305 to $2,565.Retail workers can expect a year-on-year increase of up to $160 in the next three years.Under the PWM, employers must pay at least the PWM wage to eligible workers for their job level and meet the PWM training requirements for eligible workers, according to the Ministry of Manpower.The PWM recommendations involve a «two plus one year» schedule of wage increases approach, which translates to fixed annual wage increments between Sept 1, 2025 and Aug 31, 2028.
Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver his National Day Rally speech from 6.45pm onwards on Sunday (Aug 17) at the Institute of Technical Education College Central in Ang Mo Kio.Keeping with tradition, he will speak first in Malay, followed by Mandarin. His English speech will begin at 8pm, the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) said in a statement on Monday (Aug 11). The rally will be broadcast on local TV channels and radio stations, and will also be live streamed on the YouTube channels of PM Wong and PMO.
Kent Police raced to the scene on Warden Bay Road, in Leysdown-on-Sea, shortly after 7pm on Sunday after reports that 'an altercation broke out involving a small group of people'.
Beled Hawo (HOL) — Fierce clashes have broken out between federal government troops and Jubbaland state forces in a border village near Beled Hawo, the latest flare-up in Somalia’s volatile Gedo region.
[New Times] A new technology to process cassava peels into animal feed could help reduce Rwanda's reliance on imported cereals, lowering costs for farmers and boosting local production, according to the Rwanda Agriculture and Animal Resources Development Board (RAB).
The Tory leader says Rachel Reeves saw property as a 'cash machine' to plug the gap in the public finances.
Malawi Congress Party (MCP) running mate Vitumbiko Mumba has come out swinging against what he calls “job creation deniers” who dismiss self-employment as legitimate work, accusing them of insulting thousands of hardworking Malawians who earn their living through their own businesses. In a blunt and unapologetic attack, Mumba tore into critics who mock NEEF-funded entrepreneurs, […] The post Vitumbiko Mumba Blasts ‘Job Creation Deniers’: “Stop Insulting Hardworking Malawians” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The prestigious Castel Challenge Cup 2025 edition was launched on Saturday at the newly renovated Nsanje Youth Centre. Umodzi Football Club registered a 1 nil victory over Nsanje Medicals Football Club in the tournmnet’s official launch match. Head of Product Development and Marketing Strategy at Castel Limited, Frank Binauli, hailed the large turnout of football fans […] The post Castel Challenge Cup launched in Nsanje appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
The stage for Malawi’s 2025 presidential debates is being set — but not every candidate will get a microphone. The Presidential Debates Task Force has announced that only candidates with a “realistic chance” of winning the September 16 polls will be invited, sparking debate over who makes the cut. Taskforce chairperson and MISA Malawi […] The post Only “Real Contenders” to Face Off in Presidential Debates — Small Parties Left Out appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera today turned Nthalire into a political and developmental hotspot, inaugurating the brand-new Nthalire Community Hospital in Chitipa and using the moment to reinforce his northern campaign push. Flanked by Minister of Health Khumbize Kandodo, Minister of Information Moses Kunkuyu, and Press Trust Chairperson Sosten Gwengwe, Chakwera cut the ribbon on […] The post Chakwera Delivers Hospital to Nthalire — And a Clear Message to the North appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
United Democratic Front (UDF) president Atupele Muluzi has launched a blistering attack on the current government, accusing it of betraying Malawians with empty promises and failed policies. Addressing a charged rally at Chikuluma Trading Centre in Machinga, Muluzi said life in Malawi has deteriorated badly since the UDF left power in 2004 — and […] The post Atupele Muluzi Slams 2020 Vote: “You Chose Lies — Now You’re Paying the Price” appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.
In and around Carucedo, roughly 400 residents were relocated, while another 700 were evacuated from towns close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Las Medulas.
The 18-year-old star addressed the horrific ordeal during the second episode of her fly-on-the-wall ITV reality show.
The moment that sparked Katie Price's feud with daughter Princess appears on her show as the teen made her modelling debut in Ibiza.
Lawyers have sided with the governing body, in what will be a devastating blow to the FA Cup winners and their fans and a decision that could cost Palace up to £20m in lost revenue
The former glamour model, 48, appeared on the ITV breakfast show's sofa to talk about her appearance on Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins.
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«The American Democrats are eager to regain power, and if Putin and Trump come to an agreement, the liberal wing risks losing its political foothold,» Viktor Medvedchuk said
Donald Tusk also emphasized that a potential exchange of territories between Moscow and Kiev cannot be discussed without Ukraine
According to Sergey Ryabkov, the Russian side will make every effort not to raise the stakes deliberately
Majid Takht-Ravanchi emphasized that for negotiations to proceed, Washington must guarantee it will cease any attacks against Iran
According to Esmail Baghaei, Iran «has not yet made a final decision» on the potential resumption of talks with the US on settling the situation around the Iranian nuclear program
[New Times] The AFC/M23 rebel movement has condemned the recruitment of children into the armed forces of the DR Congo and its allied armed groups, accusing international organisations of ignoring the urgency of the matter.
[New Times] Rwanda's capital market regulatory framework is being revamped. The Capital Market Authority (CMA) has released a draft law regulating capital market business (the «New Capital Market Business Bill») for public comment.
