In a significant escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump announced that he will double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium, increasing them from 25% to 50%. The new tariffs will take effect at midnight on Wednesday. The decision comes in response to Ontario’s recent imposition of 25% tariffs on electricity exports to…
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UPDF deploys in South Sudan again
Updated by Faith Barabara.N. Ruhinda at 17:20 EAT on Tuesday 11th March 2025 Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF) has deployed in South Sudan to help prop up the government of President Salva Kiir Mayardit, the Chief of Défense Forces-CDF Muhoozi Kainerugaba has revealed. “UPDF Commandos arriving in Juba to support South Sudan People’s Defence Forces…
US court temporarily blocks effort to deport Gaza protest leader at Columbia University
Updated by Faith Barbara .N. Ruhinda at 15:37 on Tuesday 11th March 2025 A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration’s attempt to deport Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who was arrested over the weekend by immigration agents. Mr Khalil, a Columbia University graduate and permanent US resident, played a key role in last year’s…
Russia repels Massive Ukrainian Drone Assault ahead of critical US-Kyiv Talks.
Updated by Faith Barbara Namagembe at 10:06 EAT on Tuesday 11th March 2025. Russia claims to have downed a significant number of Ukrainian drones overnight, with reports suggesting the number is in the hundreds. However, according to recent information, Russia said it downed 45 Ukrainian drones during an attack on multiple regions, including the capital…
Museveni to Test His Political Influence in Kawempe North By-Election.
President Yoweri Museveni is set to personally campaign in the upcoming Kawempe North by-election, a move that could test his political influence in one of the opposition’s strongholds. As the national chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Museveni aims to boost support for the party’s candidate, Faridah Nambi. Nambi, the daughter of NRM…
Mark Carney Becomes Canada’s Next Prime Minister, Vows to Win Trade War Against Trump.
Ottawa, Canada – Mark Carney has secured a landslide victory to become Canada’s next prime minister, replacing Justin Trudeau. The 59-year-old, who has never held elected office before, won the leadership race with an overwhelming 86% of the vote. He is expected to be sworn in as prime minister in the coming days and has…
A 40-Year- old woman has been tragically Shot and killed in the Green Park area of Talbot Green, South wales.
Updated by Faith Barbara. N. Ruhinda at …EAT on Monday 10 03 2025 Police responded to the scene at 6:10 pm yesterday and found the victim seriously injured. Despite efforts to save her, she was pronounced dead at the scene. A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody….
Cricket: India Edge Past New Zealand to Clinch 2025 Champions Trophy in Thrilling Final
Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi at 05:48 EAT Monday 10 March 2025 The two sides had already clashed in the group stage, where India emerged victorious — and history repeated itself in the final, though not without drama. India claimed the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title with a tense four-wicket win over New Zealand in…
