Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1524 EAT on Friday 10 July 2026 A United States official has told Al Jazeera that Washington remains committed to diplomacy with Iran despite two days of military exchanges this week, insisting that technical negotiations aimed at securing a lasting peace agreement will continue. The US and Iran…
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Trump Grants Kyiv Patriot Missile Production Licence: What’s Next in the Russia-Ukraine War?
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1454 EAT on Friday 10 July 2026 Kyiv, Ukraine – Patriot missile interceptors have become Ukraine’s most sought-after Western-made weapon as Russia intensifies its aerial assault, with the air defence system playing a critical role in protecting cities from nightly missile and drone attacks.Months of sustained Russian bombardment…
FIFA World Cup 2026: The Beautiful Game Faces an Identity Crisis
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1529 EAT on Thursday 9 July 2026 “They don’t care about the beautiful game. They don’t care about the elegance of football. In my time, we used to think and give a little show.” Those were the words of legendary Brazilian footballer Pelé, widely regarded as one of…
Trump declares ceasefire ‘over’ after US and Iran exchange overnight strikes
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1215 EAT on Wednesday 8 July 2026 The US military says it has resumed strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The first vessel identified by the United States, Al Rekayyat, is a Qatar-owned liquefied natural gas (LNG) tanker….
World Cup 2026 quarter-finals: Egypt’s FIFA protest overshadows last-eight line-up
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1200 EAT on Wednesday 8 July 2026 The FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-final lineup is complete after a dramatic round of 16 that produced late comebacks, penalty shootouts and major upsets. France, Morocco, Norway, England, Spain, Belgium, Argentina and Switzerland have all secured places in the last eight,…
World Cup 2026: USA eliminated after Balogun red card controversy fuels Belgium triumph
Updated by Faith Barbara at 1206 EAT on Tuesday 7 July 2026 The former player said he understood the rules around disciplinary bans but criticised the decision to suspend the punishment, calling it unfair. “I know it’s UEFA, but I received a three-game ban before Euro 2012. I was due to miss all three group…
NATO Summit Opens in Ankara as Leaders Discuss Security Challenges and Defence Priorities
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1120 EAT on Tuesday 7 July 2026 NATO leaders are meeting in Ankara, Türkiye, on Tuesday and Wednesday for a summit expected to focus on defence spending, security challenges and the future of the alliance. The meeting comes as US President Donald Trump renews pressure on member states…
Tadashi Yanai’s Fast Retailing Rides Growth as It Targets Global Retail Leadership
By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda & Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L.H.D (Hon.) at 1152 EAT on Monday 6 July 2026 Tadashi Yanai is the founder and chief executive of Tokyo-listed retail giant Fast Retailing, the parent company of global clothing brand Uniqlo. Founded in 1984, Fast Retailing has grown from a single casualwear store in…
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