World Health Organisation Denounces Israeli Attacks on Gaza Healthcare Sites

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…

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Israel Launches Ground Assault on Central Gaza City

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…

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Iron Sheets Scandal Takes Toll on Kitutu, Nandutu in NRM Primaries

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda Updated at 1225 EAT on Monday 21 July 2025 The fallout from the Karamoja iron sheets scandal has dealt a significant blow to former Karamoja Affairs Ministers Mary Goretti Kitutu and Agnes Nandutu, both of whom suffered heavy losses in the recent National Resistance Movement (NRM) party primaries. In…

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Court Maintains Ban on Live Broadcast of Pastor Kayanja Sodomy Case

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1155 EAT on Monday 21 July 2025 The High Court in Kampala has upheld a lower court’s decision to block live media coverage of the ongoing trial of nine individuals accused of providing false information to police in a case involving Pastor Robert Kayanja. Justice David Matovu ruled…

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Moscow Airports Temporarily  Shut Down Following Ukrainian Drone Attacks

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…

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Heat Triggers Water Shortage in Iran as Temperature Soars Above 50°C

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…

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U.S. Impose Visa Restrictions on Ugandans: Key Detailes Revealed

Updated By Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 0003 EAT on Sunday 20 July 2025 As of July 8, 2025, the United States has revised its visa issuance policy for Ugandan nationals applying for tourism and travel visas. The new policy limits visas to single entry and a validity of three months from the date of…

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