Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1155 EAT on Thursday 5 March 2026 A Russian liquefied natural gas tanker sank in the Mediterranean Sea between Libya and Malta after explosions triggered a fire aboard the vessel, Libyan port officials said. Russia blamed Ukraine, saying the tanker Arctic Metagaz had been targeted by “uncrewed sea…
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Middle East Conflict Puts Iraq’s World Cup Playoff Participation at Risk
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1139 EAT on Thursday 5 March 2026 Iraq’s participation in the inter-confederation playoffs in Mexico, which will decide the final two places at this year’s FIFA World Cup, has been thrown into doubt by travel disruption linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Iraq are due…
Matugga to Host Gospel Music Launch and 29-Year Ministry Celebration by Rev. Prince George Kalema
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon) MATUGGA, Uganda — Renowned gospel minister Rev. Prince George Kalema is set to launch his latest gospel music project titled “Obutabanguuko Mu Maka” (translated as Divorce Isn’t the Solution), during a special event scheduled for Saturday, March 7, 2026 in Matugga. The launch will coincide with Rev. Kalema’s…
Ugandan Students Evacuated from Iran Arrive in Turkey, Expected Home Thursday
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) Updated at 1827 EAT on Wednesday 04th March 2026 Uganda’s Defence Advisor in Turkey, Maj. Gen. Bob Ogiki, has overseen the successful evacuation of Ugandan students from Iran following rising security concerns in the region. Maj. Gen. Ogiki is pictured with the students at the Mövenpick…
Wolves’ Revival Shocks Liverpool as Everton Cruise at Home
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1228 EAT on Wednesday 4 March 2026 LIVERPOOL, England, March 3 (Reuters) – Bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers boosted their survival hopes with a dramatic last-gasp 2-1 victory over Liverpool at a rocking Molineux on Tuesday, dealing a significant blow to Arne Slot’s side in the race for a…
Israel strikes security headquarters in Tehran as Iran hits US sites in Dubai and Qatar
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1149 EAT on Wednesday 4 March 2026 In the Lebanese capital, a hotel in Hazmieh appeared to sustain a direct hit — a notable development given the area lies outside the Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut’s southern suburbs that have been the primary focus of earlier Israeli strikes.Further east…
China prepares to roll out fresh five-year plan at National People’s Congress
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1124 EAT on Wednesday 4 March 2026 China is set to unveil a sweeping economic agenda for the next five years during the National People’s Congress (NPC), which opens this week at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. The 15th Five-Year Plan, covering 2026 to 2030,…
Oil rallies while equities slide amid Iran supply shock
Updated by Eric Kikomeko at 1315 EAT on Monday 2 March 2026 Oil futures surged in early trading after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran over the weekend. US crude rose as much as 8% to around $72 on Sunday evening before easing to about $71. Brent crude, the international benchmark, initially…
