By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1513 EAT on Saturday 7 June 2025 Russia and Ukraine had agreed to a large-scale prisoner swap and repatriation of dead soldiers during talks in Istanbul. However, Russian presidential aide Vladimir Medinsky claims Ukraine has postponed the exchange indefinitely. The agreement aimed to swap all wounded soldiers held…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1130 EAT on Thursday 5 June 2025 Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana states, President Trump has a mandate from the American people to address illegal and dangerous immigration, during an appearence on the programme today. Clay Higgins is a Republican U.S. Representative for Louisiana’s 3rd congressional district, serving…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1559 EAT on Tuesday 3 June 2025 While Trump’s tariffs are hurting many US retailers, Dollar General might buck the trend. The discount retailer reported a 2.4% increase in same-store sales last quarter and boosted its annual profit forecast. “We’re well-positioned to serve our customers across different economic…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1520 EAT on Tuesday 3 March 2025 According to a Human Rights Watch (HRW) report, Russian forces have been using drones to attack civilians in Ukraine, resulting in dozens of deaths and hundreds of injuries. HRW states that these attacks, which have occurred over the course of the…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1705 EAT on Saturday 31 May 2025 Afghanistan and Pakistan have agreed to upgrade their diplomatic relations, signaling an easing of tensions between the two South Asian neighbours. Pakistani Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar announced that the charge d’affaires in Kabul will be elevated to ambassador rank. In response,…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1644 EAT on Saturday 31 May 2025 President Donald Trump has announced plans to double the US tariff rate on steel and aluminum imports from 25% to 50%, effective June 4. This move aims to bolster the domestic steel industry and reduce reliance on foreign producers, particularly China….

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1620 EAT on Friday 30 May 2025 The UN’s humanitarian chief says that people in Gaza are being subjected to forced starvation by Israel. Asked if his assessment of forced starvation amounted to a war crime, he says: “Yeah, it is. It is classified as a war crime….