Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1419 EAT on Tuesday 22 July 2025 The World Health Organization (WHO) says Israel’s ground offensive in central Gaza is severely hindering its ability to operate, following reported attacks on its facilities. The UN health agency accused Israeli forces of targeting a building sheltering WHO staff and their…

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1258 EAT on Monday 21 July 2025 Thousands of displaced people, including staff from Medical Aid for Palestinians (MAP), are reportedly sheltering in the area now under assault. According to the charity, Israel’s latest orders “directly endanger vital humanitarian and primary healthcare sites.” MAP further warned that the…

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 2103 EAT on Sunday 20 July 2025 Ukrainian Drone Attacks Disrupt Moscow Airports, Over 140 Flights Cancelled A sustained wave of Ukrainian drone attacks forced Moscow’s major airports to temporarily close, leading to the cancellation of at least 140 flights, Russian officials said. According to the Russian Defence…

Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 2045 EAT on Sunday 20 July 2025 Iranian Authorities Urge Water Conservation Amid Extreme Heatwave Iranian officials have called on the public to reduce water consumption as the country faces critical shortages during a prolonged heatwave. According to the national meteorological service, Iran is enduring its hottest week…

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1335 EAT on Saturday 19 July 2025 Trump Sues Rupert Murdoch and Wall Street Journal for $10 Billion Over Epstein Note Allegation President Trump claims defamation over article suggesting he sent a “bawdy” birthday greeting to Jeffrey Epstein in 2003 The President alleges defamation over article linking him…

Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1328 EAT on Friday 18 July 2025 Uganda Rugby Cranes head coach Fred Mudoola believes his team’s mentality played a major role in their 32–24 defeat to Kenya in the Africa Cup quarter-finals on Tuesday. The loss, which took place at the Mandela National Stadium annexe pitch, means…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1351 EAT on Thursday 17 July 2025 Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Sharaa, has declared it a “priority” to protect the country’s Druze population, following Israeli air strikes targeting government forces accused of attacking Druze communities in Suweida province. In his first televised address since the strikes on Damascus…

By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1456 EAT on Wednesday 16 July 2025 U.S. President Donald Trump has said Attorney General Pam Bondi should release “whatever she thinks is credible” regarding the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, as he faces rare criticism from within his political base for appearing to distance himself from the…