Trump to Hold call with Zelensky, EU Leaders Ahead of Putin Summit

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1244 EAT on Wednesday 13 August 2025 As diplomatic efforts continue, the war on the ground shows no sign of slowing. Russia launched 49 drones into Ukraine overnight, according to the Ukrainian military, with several regions reporting casualties and damage. In the Kherson region, Ukraine’s State Emergency Service…

EU Leaders Assert: Ukrain’s Boarders cannot be Changed by Force

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1451 EAT on Tuesday 12 August 2025 European Union leaders have issued a firm warning against any attempt to alter Ukraine’s borders through the use of force, just two days before a high-stakes US-Russia summit on Ukraine is set to take place in Alaska. In a joint statement,…

China New Future Fined Shs 20 Million for Selling Counterfeit HP Toner

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1607 EAT on Friday 8 August 2025 The Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal by China New Future (Uganda) Ltd, upholding a High Court ruling from Jinja that ordered the company to pay Shs 20 million in damages and destroy counterfeit toner cartridges bearing the Hewlett-Packard (HP)…

U.S Downplays Gaza Escalation, Deepens Rift with Alies

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1551 EAT on Friday 8 August 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s declaration that Israel intends to assert full control over the Gaza Strip marks a sharp escalation in the conflict — one that has triggered international warnings but, so far, drawn little pushback from Washington. The response…

Global Reactions to Israel’s Plan to Seize Control of Gaza city

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1533 EAT on Friday 8 August 2025 Israel’s security cabinet has approved a military plan to seize control of Gaza City, the largest urban center in the enclave, prompting a wave of international condemnation. World leaders have warned that the move could deepen the humanitarian crisis already unfolding…