The year of 2022 witnessed a landmark setback for U.S. human rights, a report on human rights violations in the United States issued by China said on Tuesday. The report, titled “The Record on Human Rights Violations in the United States in 2022,” was released by the State Council Information Office and is based on…
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PANIC-Littering Kampala will Cost you 6 Million Instant Fine from 1st April.
By PCA- KCCA Next week, the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) and the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) will begin enforcing an express penalty scheme to reduce environmental degradation and create a more sustainable environment for Kampala residents. From April 1, 2023, individuals violating environmental laws such as littering from commercial buildings or throwing trash…
French airports, schools and oil refineries hit by national strike over pension age increase
By Dalal Mawad, Aurore Laborie, Oliver Briscoe and Joshua Berlinger, Paris— French transport networks, oil refineries and schools were hit by widespread disruption Thursday as workers staged a national strike to protest an increase in the retirement age that was pushed through parliament without a vote. Though sporadic demonstrations had popped up in Paris and…
France pension protests: Clashes after Emmanuel Macron orders rise in pension age without vote
By Hugh Schofield & Robert Plummer Police in Paris have clashed with protesters after the French government decided to force through pension reforms without a vote in parliament. Crowds converged on Place de la Concorde in response to raising the retirement age from 62 to 64. The plans had sparked two months of heated political…
Russia-Ukraine live news: US says Russian jets caused drone crash
Washington said a Russian fighter plane caused a US spy drone to crash into the Black Sea on Tuesday, marking the first direct encounter between US and Russian forces since Moscow invaded Ukraine more than a year ago. Russia said the US drone intruded in an area declared off-limits and that fighter jets scrambled to…
UG Minister of ICT & National Guidance, Queen Torres Hold Talks
By Aggrey Wagodo & Viola Nabbale updated at 0643 on Wednesday 15th March 2023 HRH Queen Torres Maria Leonora, Queen of Maharlika and Princess of Calabarzon from Philippines on Thursday felt a warm reception at the Ministry of ICT and National Guidance. She was recieved by State Minister Hon Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo. The Queen who…
Nnabagereka reveals love secrets, twins with Kabaka
By Angella Nampewo On December 6, 2010, the country was gearing up for an election. News reported that day that the government had drafted new rules of political engagement ahead of the 2011 general elections. Unknown to many, another newsworthy and momentous event was afoot somewhere in Kampala. In her soon-to-be-released autobiography titled, “The Nnaabagereka…
Aukus deal: US, UK and Australia agree on nuclear submarine project
The leaders of the US, UK and Australia have unveiled new details of their plan to create a fleet of next generation nuclear-powered submarines. Under the Aukus agreement, Australia will first receive at least three nuclear-powered submarines from the US. The allies will also work together to create a new fleet using cutting-edge technology, including…
