The ethnic army said it would block polls in areas it controls, denouncing them as a sham, and vowed to capture all townships in Rakhine State.

[ISS] The current cost-of-living demonstrations indicate widespread dissatisfaction that could continue into the 2027 electoral year.

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The rescue team Dagrenning in Hvolsvöllur is warning hikers about a moulin located near the Fimmvörðuháls hiking trail, specifically in the ravine south of the Fimmvörðuskáli hut.

A closure gate is expected to be installed at Reynisfjara Black Beach today. The gate will be used when the red warning light is on at the beach’s warning signs. The risk assessment for the beach has also been revised, meaning the red light will now be activated more frequently.

Mogadishu (HOL) — A senior Jubbaland police commander was killed Monday in fierce fighting between Somali federal troops and Jubbaland regional forces in the border village of Tuulo Amiin, near Beled Hawo in the Gedo region, local sources and security officials said.

Border Security Force (BSF) troops shot and injured a Pakistani intruder along the International Border in Jammu and Kashmir's Kathua district on Monday. The intruder was part of a group attempting to infiltrate Indian territory near the Hiranagar sector. Alert BSF personnel noticed the group and issued repeated warnings, which were ignored, leading to the firing.

Tragedy struck the Delhi Zoo. Two Bengal tiger cubs died within three days. This happened after a litter of six cubs was born. The mother, Aditi, is caring for the remaining four cubs. Zoo officials are monitoring them closely. Supplements are being given to Aditi. The zoo has a history of tiger breeding.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy conveyed to PM Modi about the ongoing Russian invasion, highlighting attacks on Ukrainian cities, including the recent shelling in Zaporizhzhia. Zelenskyy urged India to support peaceful efforts and emphasized that decisions about Ukraine must involve Ukraine's participation. Discussions also covered sanctions against Russia, particularly restricting energy exports.

German government spokesperson Steffen Meyer confirmed that Friedrich Merz had spoken over the phone with Donald Trump on Sunday but refrained from disclosing details

According to Robinder Sachdev, «strategically, a thaw between Washington and Moscow may give India greater diplomatic room» to interact with both powers

The trading amount stood at $181.2 mln

According to the publication, small US businesses providing in recent years for more than a half of jobs in the country are hardly coping with extra costs caused by the rise in prices for imported goods amid the increase of import tariffs

«It is necessary to observe with extreme caution the future steps of the American side,» Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said

A young woman is attacked by a mob of men while she walks through Papua New Guinea University of Technology in the city of Lae.

In an election year dominated by economic collapse, food shortages, and public disillusionment, Atupele Muluzi has emerged as more than just a contender — he is the disruptor-in-chief of Malawi’s 2025 presidential race. The latest South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) pre-election poll places Muluzi’s United Democratic Front (UDF) at 30% nationally, breathing down […] The post Atupele Muluzi’s Surge: Why the “Young Turk” Is Now Malawi’s Biggest Presidential Threat appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

When the late Vice President Saulos Klaus Chilima handpicked Dr. Michael Bizwick Usi as his political partner and eventual heir to the UTM torch, it wasn’t just a personal choice — it was a calculated strategic decision. Many dismissed it as a move based on personality, theatrics, or public appeal. But Chilima, a shrewd political […] The post ANALYSIS | What Did Saulos Chilima See in Michael Usi That We Keep Ignoring? appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Megan Breen initially denied the fling with the unnamed prisoner while working at two prisons in 2022, but later changed her plea and admitted the illicit affair behind bars.

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).

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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.