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…
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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…
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…
FIFA Introduces New Yellow Card Rule to Reduce Player Suspensions Ahead of World Cup
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1426 EAT on Wednesday 29 April 2026 FIFA has approved a rule change for the World Cup aimed at reducing suspensions in the knockout stages, with yellow card records set to be wiped at key points in the tournament. Under the revised regulations, single yellow cards will be…
Trump Says King “Agrees” Iran Should Never Acquire Nuclear Weapons at White House Banquet
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1333 EAT on Wednesday 29 April 2026 During a speech in Washington on Monday night, King Charles III used historical references to inject humour into his remarks, drawing laughter from the audience despite the serious nature of the events he cited. The King thanked Donald Trump for a…
Indonesia Tries Four Soldiers Accused in Acid Attack on Activist
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1228 EAT on Wednesday 29 April 2026 A military court in Jakarta has opened the trial of four Indonesian soldiers accused of carrying out an acid attack on an activist who opposed the expanding role of the armed forces in government. Military prosecutors on Wednesday charged the suspects…
Suspect Charged Over Attempted Assassination Plot Against Donald Trump at Washington Dinner
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1219 EAT on Tuesday 28 April 2026 A California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate Donald Trump after allegedly trying to force his way into a high-profile gala event armed with multiple weapons on Saturday night. Cole Tomas Allen, 31, also faces two firearms-related charges following…
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