Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1203 EAT on Monday 11 May 2026 The government of Uganda has praised its long-standing and cordial relationship with the United States as Washington prepares to commemorate 250 years of independence under the Freedom 250 campaign. On July 4, 2026, the US will mark the 250th anniversary of…
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Trump Reaffirms US–Iran Ceasefire After Renewed Fighting in Strait of Hormuz
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1549 EAT on Friday 8 May 2026 The United States said Iran launched missiles, drones and small boats targeting three of its warships in what it described as an “unprovoked attack”, with President Donald Trump stating that Iran had “trifled with us today”. Iran’s top military command rejected…
UK Detects New Suspected Hantavirus Case on Remote Island
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1518 EAT on Friday 8 May 2026 Health authorities are monitoring a growing hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship, after a new suspected case was identified involving a British national on the remote South Atlantic island of Tristan da Cunha. The UK Health Security Agency said on…
Women Linked to Islamic State Return to Australia from Syria
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1244 EAT on Thursday 7 May 2026 The group had been living in the al-Roj detention camp in northeastern Syria since 2019 and had become the focus of intense political debate in Australia, where the government had previously maintained it would not assist their return. Three women and…
French Warship Heads to Hormuz Amid Potential Defensive Mission
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1223 EAT on Thursday 7 May 2026 France has deployed an aircraft carrier towards the Red Sea as part of preparations for a potential defensive mission to help secure navigation through the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial maritime corridor disrupted by the ongoing US-Israel war with Iran. The…
The most talked-about looks at this year’s Met Gala
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1258 EAT on Tuesday 5 May 2026 Often described as the biggest night in fashion, the Met Gala once again drew global attention as celebrities arrived for the 2026 edition, embracing this year’s theme, “costume art.” Organisers encouraged attendees to experiment with a lavish and whimsical dress code,…
Tensions Rise as Afghanistan Accuses Pakistan of Civilian Killings
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1213 EAT on Tuesday 5 May 2026 Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has accused Pakistan of killing three civilians in a cross-border attack, in what Kabul described as a “war crime.” The incident on Monday underscores the fragility of a China-brokered ceasefire agreed in April after months of fighting along…
NATO Chief: Europeans Have “Got the Message” on Defence After Trump Pressure
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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