Acting Director General of the Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB), Gabriel Chembezi, has called on the government to urgently review the Corrupt Practices Act to give the graft-busting institution power to arrest corruption suspects without first obtaining a court-issued warrant. Chembezi made the remarks as he raised alarm over growing attempts to frustrate the bureau’s operations—especially within […] The post ACB Pushes for Warrant-Free Arrest Powers as Chembezi Decries Rising Obstruction in Anti-Corruption Fight appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

They differed with their leader, Kamuzu Banda, on the ideology that should define Malawi’s future. Expelled from their homes because of what they believed in, labelled as rebels and wanted dead or alive, they never lost their cause. Driven by the power of the cause, in 1967, they returned to Malawi with a mission. EPHRAIM […] The post A tale of 20 men who wanted to overthrow Kamuzu appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The World Bank has sounded one of its sternest warnings yet on Malawi’s deteriorating public finances, highlighting a ballooning wage bill, crippling debt, and deep structural weaknesses—raising questions about whether the country is sliding into a full-blown fiscal crisis. Releasing its Public Finance Review at BICC in Lilongwe, the Bank drew sharp attention to what […] The post World Bank Paints Gloomy Picture of Malawi’s Economy, Raises Red Flag on Soaring Wage Bill — Govt Says It Is Addressing the Crisis appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

(AP) — A fire ripped through an office building in Indonesia's capital, Jakarta, on Tuesday, killing at least 22 people, including a pregnant woman, police said. Flames engulfed the seven-story building, sending thick black smoke billowing into...

TEHRAN – A total of 123 earthquakes were recorded across the country in a week from November 29 to December 5, according to the seismological networks of the Institute of Geophysics of the University of Tehran.

Horrific details of the victim's ordeal were revealed in court as Jan Jahanzeb and Israr Niazal, both 17, were jailed for the attack in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire.

U.S. authorities have released two new photos of Canadian fugitive Ryan Wedding, as the FBI intensifies its search for the alleged drug kingpin. 

Taking the witness box in her first-degree murder trial, Brandy Cooney says she called the boy she was trying to adopt a “moron” and “loser,” used zip-ties to confine him in a wetsuit and locked him in his room at a Burlington, Ont., home.

Ontario Provincial Police have stopped looking for the rest of Mekhi Pelly’s remains as two people face charges in the murder case, but the Kenora-area man's family vows to keep searching. Here's what we know about the investigation as a range of people, including from Manitoba, help in the search.

If Mark Carney's first nine months as prime minister have revealed a difference of opinion over how the federal government should go about fighting climate change, he now has to prove that his approach can put Canada on a credible path to net-zero emissions by 2050.

TEHRAN – A delegation from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) paid a visit to a fish farm in Isfahan Province, exploring ways to enhance collaboration and improve productivity in the fisheries and aquaculture sectors.

TEHRAN – A total of 44 Iranian universities are featured on the 15th edition of the GreenMetric World University Ranking 2025, up from 40 universities in 2024.

TEHRAN – The 7th meeting of the BRICS working group on research infrastructures and mega-science projects is being held from December 8 to 10 in Tehran.

Kaja Kallas may be the face of EU hostility to Russia, but she’s not its author Read Full Article at RT.com

The US president pointed out that Russia has “the upper hand” and suggested that Ukraine has no chance at a military victory Read Full Article at RT.com

Drones struck a kindergarten and hospital in Kalogi, leaving 114 dead, Sudanese officials have said Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU could reportedly invoke a treaty provision to bypass Belgium, which has opposed seizing frozen Russian assets from the outset Read Full Article at RT.com

Japan has rejected the EU’s plan to fund Ukraine using Russian assets immobilized by the West, according to Politico Read Full Article at RT.com

President Vladimir Putin is not trying to restore the USSR, as he knows it is impossible, the Kremlin spokesman has said Read Full Article at RT.com

Prime Minister Modi declared India is in a «Reform Express» phase, prioritising citizen well-being and ease of life alongside business. He urged MPs to address ground-level issues, aiming to simplify governance by reducing bureaucratic hurdles and paperwork. The PM also voiced concern over IndiGo's flight disruptions, emphasizing that system improvements shouldn't inconvenience the public.

Rajya Sabha session on Vande Mataram's 150 years turned combative as Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge accused BJP's predecessors of working for the British. Home minister Amit Shah rejected claims of political timing, urging members to view the song's significance beyond elections.

Jake Chasan and Will Conte are MBA candidates at Stanford Graduate School of Business and former investment bankers at Goldman Sachs. They recently completed research on pharmaceutical supply chain resilience under the guidance of Stanford faculty Scott Brady (MS ‘00), Brett Jordan (MBA ‘16), and Garth Saloner (MS ‘81, PhD ‘82).

Ministers have agreed that the Employment Rights Bill will be implemented from January 2027 instead of October that year.

Hassan-James, Abbas, an Ohio surgeon, has been indicted after allegedly forcing crushed abortion pills into his sleeping pregnant girlfriend's mouth.

Kyiv is under pressure from the White House to agree to a peace deal, while trying to counterbalance a US-backed draft proposal that has been widely viewed as favourable to Moscow.

‎ ‎ ‎L'association Gabtrotter a lancé récemment à Libreville le premier Hackaton national IA et Robotique 2025 AISteam grâce au soutien du Département d'Etat américain (Bureau of Education and Cultural Affairs-ECA), tout ceci sous la supervision de l'ambassade des Etats-Unis d'Ameriques au Gabon. Le concours réunit plus de 35 équipes participantes réparties en 3 grandes catégories : étudiants, élèves et jeunes diplômés qui vont s'affronter au cours des ces trois jours, le 12, le 13 et le (...) - ECONOMIE NUMERIQUE / SUJET_ECRIT_MAISON

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NATO’s procurement agency NSPA has reportedly suspended contracts with Israel’s Elbit Systems over a major corruption scandal Read Full Article at RT.com

Benin has confirmed it requested military assistance from Nigeria to thwart the attempted overthrow of President Talon Read Full Article at RT.com

A 26-year-old motorcyclist who was stopped by traffic police (TP) officers on Sunday (Dec 7) night ran away from them on foot. But officers caught up with the man and arrested him for riding without a valid licence and insurance, as well as drug-related offences. In response AsiaOne's queries, the police said TP officers were conducting routine checks along Alexandra Road towards Pasir Panjang Road at 10pm when they signalled the motorcyclist to stop. He refused to comply with instructions and fled on foot before subsequently being apprehended. The police added that the suspected drug-related offences have been referred to the Central Narcotics Bureau. The motorcyclist sustained minor injuries and was conscious when taken to hospital. Police investigations are ongoing.[[nid:726441]]lim.kewei@asiaone.com

Lilongwe Central MP Jimion Nyanda has officially handed over a newly rebuilt Chisiyo Police Station to residents of Zamkutu in the area of Senior Chief Kalumba. The project, which cost the community K10 million, aims to restore law and order after the previous facility was destroyed months ago. The original Chisiyo Police Unit was set […] The post MP Jimion Nyanda Hands Over Rebuilt Chisiyo Police Station in Lilongwe Central appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

International Anti-Corruption Day is marked every year on 9 December, to raise awareness of the negative effects of corruption on all areas of life. While difficult to measure, corruption entails not only economic but also social and political costs. International and EU anti-corruption efforts have translated into a multi-layered policy and legal framework. The European Parliament has called repeatedly for strengthened EU anti-corruption rules. Source : © European Union, 2025 - EP