China Proposes Global AI Governance Framework as U.S Pursues Solo Strategy

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1343 EAT on Tuesday 29 July 2025 China has proposed a global action plan to govern artificial intelligence, just days after the United States laid out its own strategy aimed at cementing American leadership in the fast-evolving technology. AI has increasingly become a strategic lever in trade negotiations…

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Fire Destroys Classrooms at Kakira High School

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1253 EAT on Tuesday 29 July 2025 Several classrooms at Kakira High School—one of the largest government secondary schools in Kakira Town Council, Jinja District—were completely destroyed after a fire broke out on Sunday morning. The blaze reportedly started in the early hours and quickly spread, gutting multiple…

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Heavy Rains kill Four in China; Flood Warnings Issued Across 11 Province

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1107 EAT on Monday 28 July 2025 Unusually heavy rainfall in northern China’s Hebei province has caused a deadly landslide, killing four people and leaving eight others missing, according to state media. Flood warnings have been issued for Beijing and at least 11 other provinces as authorities brace…

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Man Attempts to Float to Egypt by Jumping from Karuma Bridge

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1046 EAT on Monday 28 July 2025 A 23-year-old man was stopped by security personnel at Karuma Bridge on Friday afternoon as he attempted to jump into the fast-moving River Nile, claiming he planned to “float” all the way to Egypt — a distance of nearly 6,650 kilometres….

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Fire Erupts on Landing Gear of American Airlines Jet in Denver

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1029 EAT on Monday 2025 All 173 passengers and six crew members were safely evacuated from American Airlines Flight 3023 after the aircraft’s left main landing gear caught fire on the tarmac at Denver International Airport. The Boeing 737 MAX 8, which was scheduled to fly to Miami,…

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Israel to Begin 10-Hour Military Pause in Parts of Gaza for Aid Deliveries

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1011 EAT on Monday 28 July 2025 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has strongly denied accusations that Israel is conducting a campaign of starvation in Gaza, calling the allegation “a bold-faced lie.” “There is no policy of starvation in Gaza, and there is no starvation in Gaza,” Netanyahu…

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EU and US Reach Trade Deal with 15% Tariffs on European Exports to U.S

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 2120 EAT on Sunday 27 July 2025 Speaking to reporters, former President Donald Trump described the newly agreed EU–US trade deal as “great for cars” and said it would have a significant impact on agriculture. He also indicated that further trade agreements may be on the horizon, telling…

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Israel Announces Aid Measures Amid International Outcry Over Gaza Starvation

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 2052 EAT on Sunday 27 July 2025 Facing escalating international condemnation over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Israel has introduced a set of measures it claims will bolster aid efforts and counter allegations that it is responsible for widespread starvation. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the steps…

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