Oil Tops $100 for First Time Since July Amid Middle East Strikes

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1425 EAT on Wednesday 9 September 2026 In a series of retaliatory attacks, the US struck five Iranian oil tankers after Tehran targeted one of its warships, escalating tensions in the Middle East and raising concerns over global energy supplies. Brent crude, the global benchmark for oil prices,…

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Murder suspect remanded over death of TikToker

By Ssentamu Derick Peterson at 1412 EAT on Wednesday 9 September 2026 Kampala — September 7, 2026: A woman accused of murdering TikToker Jovia Namuwulya has been remanded to Luzira Prison by the City Hall Magistrates Court. Patricia Rose Turindwamukama appeared before Senior Principal Grade One Magistrate Nicholas Aisu on Monday and was charged with…

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US-Iran War Over Hormuz Threatens Gulf Waters

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1223 EAT on Wednesday 9 September 2026 The United States-Iran war is increasingly playing out at sea, with both sides targeting vessels in and around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. On September 8, U.S. forces destroyed five Iranian oil tankers in the Gulf of Oman and near…

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Uganda’s Cancer Burden Grows as 278 Patients Seek Care Daily

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1143 EAT on Wednesday 9 September 2026 Some patients come seeking a diagnosis, while others return for chemotherapy, laboratory tests, blood transfusions or specialist care. Behind every visit is a patient and a family grappling with an illness that is increasingly putting Uganda’s health system to the test….

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Canada Prepares for Prolonged Trade War as Counter-Tariffs on US Kick In

Updated by Faith N Ruhinda at 1318 EAT on Tuesday 8 September 2026 The counter-tariffs will apply to nearly C$28 billion ($20 billion; £15 billion) worth of US products, ranging from steel and furniture to cotton T-shirts, with some tariffs reaching as high as 50%. Fresh fish and lobster were initially included on the list…

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Yemeni Forces Launch Offensive Against Houthis, Pledge to Recapture Sanaa

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1259 EAT on Tuesday 8 September 2026 Forces loyal to Yemen’s internationally recognised government have launched counterattacks against Houthi rebels, with officials saying they aim to recapture the capital, Sanaa, from the Iran-backed group. Fighting intensified on Monday in the provinces of Taiz, Al Bayda and Al Jawf,…

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Two Sons Arrested in Connection With Alleged Killing of 95-Year-Old Mother

Updated by HICGI News Agency at 1206 EAT on Tuesday 8 September 2026 Two sons are in custody at Kagadi Central Police Station for allegedly beheading their 95-year-old mother, Angela Kabagenzi, following a dispute over family land. The suspects, identified as Bijja Peter and Insigoma, both residents of Matuntu A Village in Bwikara Sub-county, Kagadi…

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