Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1534 EAT on Monday 9 March 2026 The war in Ukraine has increased Europe’s reliance on arms imports over the past five years, but it may also be helping to transform the region into a growing arms manufacturer and exporter, according to new research. Imports of major weapons…
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Tens of Thousands Scramble for Flights Out of Middle East as Iran War Escalates
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1221 EAT on Friday 6 March 2026 Tens of thousands of people are scrambling to leave the Middle East after being stranded by the United States-Israeli war on Iran, with some wealthy travellers reportedly spending huge sums to charter private flights out of the region. Much of the…
U.S. President Donald J. Trump is not Backing Down on Greenland Take Over- My Country My Pride Series.
What makes this snow-covered nation so strategically powerful? Why is the world watching closely? In this powerful episode of #MyCountryMyPride, Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D. takes you on an exclusive journey to discover the breathtaking beauty, untapped potential, and global significance of Greenland. From geopolitics to national pride — this is a story you cannot…
Behind the Quiet Student: Experts Urge Parents to Watch for Early Signs of Teen Depression
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1450 EAT on Thursday 5 March 2026 Mental health experts are calling on parents to pay closer attention to behavioural changes in teenagers, warning that early signs of depression are often ignored or mistaken for normal adolescent mood swings. When 16-year-old Aisha (not her real name) stopped laughing with…
Police Arrest Kololo Junior School Headteacher After Pupil Found Dead in Dormitory
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1212 EAT on Thursday 5 March 2026 The police have arrested the headteacher and a matron of Kololo Junior School in Wakiso District following the death of a 14-year-old pupil who was found hanging in the school dormitory. The deceased, identified as John Terry Kiseka, a Primary Five…
Russia Points to Ukrainian Naval Drones in Mediterranean Tanker Sinking
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…
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…
