Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1359 EAT on Monday 4 May 2026 NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has said European leaders have “gotten the message” following US President Donald Trump’s announcement of plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany. Trump has recently expressed growing frustration with NATO allies, accusing them of not doing enough…
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Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani Critically Ill in Hospital
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1340 EAT on Monday 4 May 2026 Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani is in hospital in “stable but critical condition,” according to his spokesman. “Mayor Giuliani is a fighter who has faced every challenge in his life with unwavering strength, and he is fighting with that same…
Iran Threatens Response if US Enters Hormuz After Trump’s ‘Guide Ships’ Pledge
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1328 EAT on Monday 4 May 2026 Iran’s military has warned the United States Navy to stay out of the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said Washington would “help free up” ships stranded in the strategic waterway. In a statement on Monday, Ali Abdollahi, head of…
Women at the Altar – Pastor Rose Mwesige Balances Family & Ministry.
Women at the Altar: On the Senior Citizens Talk with Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) is Pastor Rose Mwesige of Kingdom Authority Church. She shares her inspiring journey in ministry as a former businesswoman turned pastor, offering powerful insights on balancing marriage, work, and ministry. Pastor Rose also recounts a memorable moment when she…
Environmental fears grow in Russia as Ukraine targets oil refineries
Updated by Catherine Asiimwe at 1450 EAT on Thursday 30 April 2026 When cleanup volunteer Sergei Solovev arrived in the Black Sea port town of Tuapse in southern Russia, he was met by a sharp chemical smell and streets coated in a layer of black residue. “I saw train carriages covered in residue from the…
China injects $1 million to support Uganda’s strained refugee system
Updated by Catherine Asiimwe at 1334 EAT on Thursday 30 April 2026 China has committed US$1 million (about Shs 3.8 billion) to Uganda’s refugee response, in what is described as its first direct humanitarian support to one of the world’s largest refugee-hosting nations. The funds will be disbursed through the Office of the Prime Minister…
Oil hits highest level since 2022 as Donald Trump weighs new Iran strategy
Updated by Catherine Asiimwe at 1316 EAT on Thursday 30 April 2026 Oil prices have surged to their highest level since 2022 following reports that the US military is set to brief President Donald Trump on new options for potential action in the Iran conflict. The gains come amid growing fears of further escalation in…
Myanmar cuts prison terms nationwide, slightly reducing Aung San Suu Kyi’s sentence
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1254 EAT on Thursday 30 April 2026 Myanmar’s military leader Min Aung Hlaing has ordered a one-sixth reduction in prison sentences for all inmates, a sweeping amnesty that will also slightly shorten the jail term of ousted civilian leader Aung San Suu Kyi, according to a member of…
