[Maka] Detained on 28 July 2025 after being shot by police on the first day of Angola's taxi drivers' strike, Serrote José de Oliveira -- widely known as «General Nila» -- has been held for over six months without formal charges. According to his family and lawyers, he remains in detention despite a guarantees judge's order for his hospitalization and the rejection of a habeas corpus petition.

Selon nos informations, plus de 10 personnes d'une même famille, dont un célèbre boxeur, plusieurs fois médaillé aux Jeux du Pacifique, ont été arrêtées ce matin à Mahina. Une enquête est en cours pour blanchiment d'argent.

US TV star Kelsey Grammer has been accused of abandoning his seaside home in Somerset by his own neighbours who claim he has left the £1million property to go to 'rack and ruin'.

The Taliban has reportedly offered to release the last two US detainees in exchange for an Afghan prisoner held in Guantanamo Bay Read Full Article at RT.com

The EU has approved a plan to fully ban Russian gas by late 2027, even as some members warn of higher costs and legal challenges Read Full Article at RT.com

Dozens of Ukrainian lawmakers are suspected of buying or selling votes, the head of anti-graft agency SAPO has announced Read Full Article at RT.com

US President Donald Trump has spoken to Minnesota Governor Tim Walz by phone, after two fatal shootings in the state by federal agents Read Full Article at RT.com

Why Trump’s new foreign policy struggles to turn pressure into outcomes Read Full Article at RT.com

Every Malawian president inherits the same time bomb. It sits in the office next door. It wears a suit and attends cabinet meetings. It smiles for cameras and cuts ribbons at provincial openings. And somewhere between the inauguration and the final year, it explodes, turning partnership into combat, unity into cold war, governance into constitutional […] The post The Vice President’s Curse: Why Malawi’s Leaders Keep Destroying Each Other appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

UK intelligence warns of global food and water crises by the 2030s due to ecosystem collapse, potentially sparking conflict. Himalayan river decline could escalate tensions between China, India, and Pakistan, risking nuclear war. The report highlights threats to UK food security and calls for ecosystem protection and restoration.

Three British nationals have been charged with targeting two prominent Pakistani dissidents in the UK, supporters of jailed former PM Imran Khan. The men allegedly conspired to assault journalist Adil Raja and former Khan advisor Mirza Shahzad Akbar on December 24th. One suspect also faces charges for attempted arson at Akbar's home on New Year's Eve.

A British civil servant of Indian origin, Dr. Francis Vijay Narasimhan Rangarajan, faces social media backlash over the controversial Chagos deal. He led negotiations to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, retaining use of the Diego Garcia base. Critics, including former politicians, have voiced strong opposition to the agreement.

«The previous governments spread fear that the BJP would stop free electricity and water, but these slum dwellers can now live peacefully. We are committed to providing them a good and quality life,» Gupta told reporters.

The experts recall that «harassment, intimidation or stigmatization of persons for opinions they may hold constitutes a violation of their right to freedom of expression»

The Russian Transport Ministry said that the Leonardo system has been restored and is functioning reliably

Hamid al-Shatri, head of the Iraqi National Intelligence Service, explained that many of the new IS recruits are individuals previously associated with Syrian interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa and the al-Qaeda terrorist network

The project is called Bornholm Energy Island and envisages the creating of an energy hub on the Danish island, where electricity generated by wind farms in the Baltic Sea will be sent to Germany and Denmark

According to Boris Titov, Russia's water resources in 2024 exceeded the long-term average by 5%

Sitting at North Yorkshire Coroners Court, senior coroner Jonathan Heath said Mr McQueen developed CTE from heading the ball during his career.

[Scrolla] President Cyril Ramaphosa says the economy is growing with falling unemployment, poverty and inequality, and improved confidence in South Africa. Ramaphosa says over R1-trillion will be spent on infrastructure and Cabinet will meet to plan youth job creation in 2026.

[Africa Check] Faked newspaper front page claims Kenyan president Ruto has settled on deputy president Kindiki as 2027 running mate

[Nyasa Times] Forty (40) children drawn from Balaka, Dowa, Mchinji, Mwanza and Ntchisi on Saturday gathered in Malawi's capital, Lilongwe, to provide their inputs and recommendations in the formulation of the forthcoming 2025-2026 National Budget.

Forty (40) children drawn from Balaka, Dowa, Mchinji, Mwanza and Ntchisi on Saturday gathered in Malawi’s capital, Lilongwe, to provide their inputs and recommendations in the formulation of the forthcoming 2025-2026 National Budget. The event, organized by Save the Children and partners, which include NGOCCR, Malawi Economic Justice Network, World Vision, Girls Empowerment Network, SOS […] The post Children Demand Child-Sensitive 2025-2026 Budgeting appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Minister of Youth, Sports and Culture, Patricia Wiskes, has commended National Bank of Malawi (NBM) plc for investing in women’s football, following the conclusion of the inaugural NBM Women’s Premiership at Silver Stadium in Lilongwe on Saturday. Silver Strikers Ladies defeated FCB Nyasa Big Bullets Women 2–1 in the competition’s last match. Wiskes described the […] The post Sports minister hails NBM plc for transforming women’s football appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

President of the United Democratic Front (UDF) and former Malawi Member of Parliament and  Hon. Atupele Muluzi has been named among the Top 100 Global Future Builders 2026, joining an elite group of global leaders, innovators, policymakers and institution builders shaping the direction of the world economy. Muluzi’s recognition places Malawi and Africa firmly within […] The post Atupele Muluzi Among World’s Top 100 Global Future Builders as Istanbul Hosts Landmark 2026 Summit appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

A few days after officially handing over a girls’ hostel at Tiyamika Orphanage in Mchinji, gospel artist Davie Nkhoma, popularly known as Dazik, has released the music video for his latest song, “Pulani” (Reggae Version). The video was shot during the period when Dazik was involved in a building project at the orphanage. “Pulani” is […] The post Dazik Releases “Pulani” Reggae Version Music Video appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

Old Mutual Malawi has rewarded 20 of its top-performing employees with international incentive trips to Malaysia and Durban, South Africa, in recognition of their outstanding performance in 2025. The group comprised five employees from the Corporate Sales team, who travelled to Malaysia, and 15 from the Retail Sales team, who went to Durban. The trips […] The post Old Mutual Rewards Top Performers with International Trips appeared first on Malawi Nyasa Times - News from Malawi about Malawi.

The Marine and Freshwater Research Institute’s advice on the total capelin quota will be issued later this week, but it is already clear that fishermen are eager to get out to the fishing grounds.

A political row erupted on social media after the Congress questioned IIT Madras director V Kamakoti's Padma Shri award, linking it to research on cow dung and urine. Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu strongly defended Kamakoti, highlighting his deep tech expertise and the scientific potential of traditional substances, criticizing a «slavish colonial mindset.»

In a grand tribute to innovation in agriculture, nine distinguished individuals have been honored with the Padma Shri. Among them are esteemed scientists and passionate farmers, recognized for their impactful work ranging from the creation of superior rice strains and genome-editing breakthroughs to the promotion of unique cultivation methods such as Makhana farming.

An inter-ministerial panel has advised Indian Railways to stagger station redevelopment projects, prioritizing funding for programmatic corridors. The panel also recommended linking station development expenditure to revenue generation, including user charges, and suggested rolling out Integrated Station Facility Managers to maximize income from station assets.

Kazem Jalali emphasized that the primary aim of this cooperation is to restore a balanced order

The rate was at the level of 15.1% per annum in early January and 15.28% in the third ten-day period of December 2025