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External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar urged BRICS nations Friday to protect multilateral trade systems against mounting challenges. He addressed foreign ministers about rising protectionism and tariff barriers targeting the economic bloc. President Donald Trump has threatened additional levies...

Former India leg-spinner Amit Mishra predicts his country will defeat Pakistan in Sunday's Asia Cup final in Dubai. The veteran cricketer believes India surpasses Pakistan in both cricket skills and strategic thinking. India has already beaten Pakistan twice during this tournament, winning by...

Mark Wahlberg credits discipline as the foundation of his professional achievements. The 54-year-old actor maintains strict morning routines and gym schedules that have shaped his career trajectory. He advocates this approach for others seeking similar success in their endeavors. His regimented...

Veteran actress Neetu Kapoor celebrated her son-in-law Bharat Sahni's birthday Saturday with an Instagram tribute. The Bollywood star posted a photograph alongside Sahni and expressed deep affection for her daughter's husband. Sahni married Riddhima Kapoor Sahni in 2006, and the couple shares...

State Bank of India Chairman CS Setty highlighted the importance of robust financial infrastructure for the nation's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. The banking leader emphasized that achieving this goal requires expanding capital markets, promoting innovation and developing financial expertise. SBI...

India rejected Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's victory claims at the United Nations General Assembly on Friday. Petal Gahlot from India's UN mission dismissed Sharif's assertions about winning recent conflicts between the two nations. She pointed to damaged Pakistani air bases as...

Zimbabwe's Treasury issued Circular Number 10 of 2025, mandating strict adherence to approved budgets across all government ministries, departments and agencies. The directive prohibits unplanned expenditures and threatens penalties for violations after years of fiscal indiscipline widened the...

CAPS United Football Club signed a three-year sponsorship agreement worth $4.3 million with Green Dollar Development Bank from Lesotho. The deal begins in January 2026 and addresses multiple operational needs for the Zimbabwean Premier Soccer League team. Club representatives announced the...

Perak Fire and Rescue Department prepares for northeast monsoon threats across 332 vulnerable flood zones throughout the state. Director Sayani Saidon identified Kuala Kangsar, Kerian and Larut, Matang and Selama districts as containing the most dangerous hotspots. Officials have inspected all...

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim travels to Kota Kinabalu today to accelerate development projects across Sabah state. The leader will address plans for relocating the damaged Gaya Teacher Education Institute campus after a recent landslide caused extensive destruction. Officials...

Malaysia plans direct consultations with students from elementary through university levels regarding the Anti-Bullying Tribunal Bill. Minister Azalina Othman Said announced these engagement sessions will commence in October. The decision emerged after a previous participant questioned whether...

Malaysia's Transport Ministry determined that circulating electrical current within underground cables caused the August 28 blackout at KLIA Terminal 2. Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad investigators traced the current flow between a 33-kilovolt main substation and multiple 11-kilovolt terminal...

A 46-year-old suspect died by apparent suicide after allegedly attacking his seven-year-old nephew with a hammer in Bachok yesterday. Police discovered the man hanging from a casuarina tree three kilometers from the assault scene. The attack occurred at 5:15 p.m. at a shophouse on Jalan Pasar...

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim backed the Global Sumud Flotilla's humanitarian journey to Gaza despite security concerns. The leader urged the mission to proceed after launching a farmers' market anniversary celebration. He condemned Israeli violence and called for immediate...

Zimbabwe's education minister called for library modernization during the 58th Annual Zimbabwe Library Association Conference in Nyanga on Wednesday. Torerayi Moyo urged facilities to establish makerspaces for hands-on technology training and STEM education. These changes would prepare students...

Zimbabwe's First Lady Dr Auxillia Mnangagwa directed a citywide sanitation campaign across Harare yesterday. The Environmental Management Agency and Harare City Council supported the initiative that targeted downtown areas and the Mbare flyover. Business owners and residents joined the effort to...

Wildlife authorities delivered 11 motorcycles to conflict monitors in Nyaminyami this week. Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority partnered with African Parks and Matusadona Conservation Trust for the handover. Officials also opened a borehole and community gardens in Kasvisva Village...

Construction crews have begun foundation work at the Mabvuku Traffic Interchange along Zimbabwe's Harare-Mutare Highway. Officials redirected traffic onto alternate routes to accommodate major civil engineering operations at the busy intersection. The Transport Ministry confirmed contractors...

Zimbabwe's Health Professions Authority closed 35 illegal medical facilities during 2024 enforcement operations. Secretary-general Clotilda Chimbwanda reported widespread violations included expired permits and unlicensed operations. Many sites employed unqualified staff who falsely presented...

Parliament Speaker Jacob Mudenda addressed senior officials during a Bulawayo workshop yesterday about implementing the legislature's 2025-2029 strategic plan. Citizens expect tangible benefits from their democratic participation, rather than empty promises. Zimbabwe's democratic success depends...