Middle East Conflict Puts Iraq’s World Cup Playoff Participation at Risk

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1139 EAT on Thursday 5 March 2026 Iraq’s participation in the inter-confederation playoffs in Mexico, which will decide the final two places at this year’s FIFA World Cup, has been thrown into doubt by travel disruption linked to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Iraq are due…

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Ugandan Students Evacuated from Iran Arrive in Turkey, Expected Home Thursday

By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon.) Updated at 1827 EAT on Wednesday 04th March 2026 Uganda’s Defence Advisor in Turkey, Maj. Gen. Bob Ogiki, has overseen the successful evacuation of Ugandan students from Iran following rising security concerns in the region. Maj. Gen. Ogiki is pictured with the students at the Mövenpick…

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Wolves’ Revival Shocks Liverpool as Everton Cruise at Home

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1228 EAT on Wednesday 4 March 2026 LIVERPOOL, England, March 3 (Reuters) – Bottom club Wolverhampton Wanderers boosted their survival hopes with a dramatic last-gasp 2-1 victory over Liverpool at a rocking Molineux on Tuesday, dealing a significant blow to Arne Slot’s side in the race for a…

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Oil rallies while equities slide amid Iran supply shock

Updated by Eric Kikomeko at 1315 EAT on Monday 2 March 2026 Oil futures surged in early trading after the United States and Israel launched strikes on Iran over the weekend. US crude rose as much as 8% to around $72 on Sunday evening before easing to about $71. Brent crude, the international benchmark, initially…

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Uganda Issues Safety Alert for 160,000 Nationals in UAE Over Iran Attacks

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 12051 EAT on Monday 2 March 2026 Uganda’s embassy in the United Arab Emirates has called on its nationals to stay alert and comply fully with security directives from UAE authorities as tensions rise across the Gulf following Iran’s retaliatory strikes. The Embassy of the Republic of Uganda…

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