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Activision teases Call of Duty Black Ops 7 wall-running beta
Activision released the multiplayer reveal trailer for Call of Duty: Black Ops 7, showcasing wall-running mechanics and omnimovement systems from the previous installment. The footage highlights gameplay features that players will experience when the beta launches next week. Four game modes will be available during the beta period, featuring Team Deathmatch, Domination, Kill Confirmed, and Hardpoint across six different maps. Additional modes like Search and Destroy, Free-For-All, Control, Gunfight, and Kill Order will appear in the complete release. The full game launches November 14, 2025, on PC, PlayStation 5, and Xbox Series X/S platforms with sixteen total maps for standard six-versus-six gameplay. Three classic maps from Black...
Malawi wallets scream as Mumba leans on MEC for Chakwera
Malawi endures severe economic hardship as inflation climbs to 28.2 percent during August, while political tensions escalate over disputed election results. The National Statistics Office reports food prices drive the economic crisis, with costs rising to 33.7 percent from July's 32.4 percent rate. Non-food expenses increase from 19.3 percent to 19.5 percent over twelve months. Families require at least K900,000 monthly for basic food needs, according to the Centre for Social Concern research. The deteriorating economic conditions affect households nationwide. Vitumbiko Mumba leads Malawi Congress Party efforts to pressure electoral officials into declaring Lazarus Chakwera the victor of the September elections. Unofficial tallies show...
Malawi's Mzimba DC Newa chases ghost votes with Tipp-Ex
Malawi faces an electoral crisis as District Commissioner Rodgers Newa requested handwritten tally sheets from journalists during the September 16 presidential election count. His actions recalled the 2019 election annulment when officials used correction fluid to alter vote tallies. The Constitutional Court previously declared those results invalid due to widespread irregularities. Electoral observers expressed alarm at Newa's unauthorized demand for primary voting documents. Mzimba district became the center of national concerns about election integrity. Multiple incidents have damaged public trust in the current electoral process. Police arrested eight data entry clerks for suspected vote manipulation in Lilongwe. One returning...
Lilongwe fixer Mumba fires up youths to bully MEC tally
Vitumbiko Mumba faces accusations of orchestrating youth demonstrations at the Malawi Electoral Commission headquarters following his party's poor election performance. Political observers claim the former vice presidential candidate coordinates groups of young supporters to march on the MEC tally center. These organized efforts allegedly aim to compel electoral officials to either announce a Malawi Congress Party victory or authorize fresh voting. Kondwani Kachamba shared details of the alleged scheme through social media platforms. Kachamba's post described Mumba's attempts to mobilize youth groups and prevent the MCP from accepting defeat. Mumba continues making public statements asserting that his party won the September 16...
Lilongwe thugs hunt Ben Phiri as MCP faces poll flop
Unknown attackers have begun targeting Democratic Progressive Party officials after unfavorable election outcomes for the Malawi Congress Party. The assailants seek revenge against individuals they believe sabotaged MCP electoral strategies. Four men driving a white Fortuner bearing South African registration plates disrupted Sunday morning services at Calvary Family Church in Falls Estate, Lilongwe, searching for Ben Phiri. The DPP Director of Political Affairs remains in hiding after multiple road incidents where unidentified persons followed and blocked his vehicle. Vice President Alfred Gangata confirmed these harassment attempts during recent party discussions. Malawi Congress Party agents continue intimidating opposition...
Healy vows Aussie queens will roast Cup foes in Indore
Australia captain Alyssa Healy expressed confidence about her squad's readiness for their World Cup title defense campaign. The tournament begins September 30 with Australia facing New Zealand on October 1 in Indore. The defending champions have claimed seven global titles previously and recently defeated India 2-1 in their preparatory series. Their winter training camps provided valuable team bonding and skill development opportunities. Healy emphasized the squad's thorough preparation both physically and mentally. The captain praised her personal recovery from foot and knee injuries through competitive match participation. Sophie Molineux returns to international duty after January knee surgery rehabilitation. Five team members will...
Sahher Bambba hypes Aryan Khan's savage Bads of Bollywood
Actress Sahher Bambba celebrated Aryan Khan through social media posts on Monday. She shared a photograph of herself alongside Khan while expressing gratitude for participating in his directorial debut. Bambba praised Khan as an exceptional person with remarkable talent and predicted his future success. Her Instagram caption emphasized the meaningful opportunity to work on Khan's first project. She described witnessing both his professional abilities and personal character. During previous interviews, Bambba characterized Khan as a demanding yet effective director. She noted his ability to push actors beyond their written roles while maintaining a clear artistic vision. The actress praised his attention to detail and calm leadership on...
Zeishan, Kunickaa clash in Bigg Boss 19, Wasseypur vs Mumbai
Bigg Boss 19 contestants Zeishan Quadri and Kunickaa Sadanand engaged in a heated confrontation during Monday's episode. Abhishek Bajaj attempted to wake Quadri for a mandatory house meeting while other participants waited in the living room. Quadri declined to attend immediately, claiming he remained asleep and would not join the gathering. Sadanand criticized his behavior, stating he could not act like royalty within the house. Quadri responded with warnings about maintaining mutual respect and threatened to withdraw his courteous treatment if she continued her provocative comments. Sadanand escalated the dispute by referencing his Wasseypur background and labeling him a gangster while declaring herself Mumbai's queen. The pair...
Karnataka hero Rishab battles the king in the savage Kantara prequel
Hombale Films released the trailer for Kannada film Kantara Chapter 1 on Monday. The prequel explores events before the 2022 original movie. Gulshan Devaiah joins the cast as a tyrannical ruler who demands heavy agricultural taxes from village residents. His character becomes enraged when he discovers the kingdom's princess has fallen in love with the protagonist, played by Rishab Shetty. The divine entity Panjurli intervenes to protect the oppressed villagers from the king's brutal authority. The production team features music composer B. Ajaneesh Loknath, camera operator Arvind Kashyap, and set designer Vinesh Banglan. Filmmakers created an elaborate battle scene spanning 25 acres with 500 combat specialists and 3,000 participants...
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