US, Iran Meet in Oman for Talks to Avert Escalation as Regional Tensions Rise

Updated by Erick Kikomeko 1556 EAT on Friday 6 February 2026 Senior US and Iranian officials are meeting in Oman for talks amid a crisis that has raised fears of a potential military confrontation between the two countries.The discussions follow a US military build-up in the Middle East, prompted by Iran’s violent crackdown on nationwide…

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Who Could Shine? Top Five T20 World Cup Players to Watch

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1540 EAT on Friday 6 February 2026 Al Jazeera Sport previews five star players aiming to lead their teams to the T20 World Cup final on March 8, 2026.Abhishek Sharma – IndiaSince being signed by the Delhi Daredevils in the Indian Premier League at just 17, Abhishek Sharma…

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US Ambassador Outlines Visa Bond Policy and Entry Rules for Ugandans

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1252 EAT on Friday 6 February 2026 The United States government has announced sweeping changes to its visa policy affecting Ugandan nationals, introducing stricter entry requirements for non-immigrant travellers and temporarily suspending the issuance of immigrant visas, as Washington intensifies enforcement of its immigration laws. The measures, outlined…

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Social Media Star Diana Skyz Discovered Dead at Kyanja Residence

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1542 EAT on Thursday 5 February 2026 Prominent Ugandan TikToker and content creator Diana Skyz has been found dead at her apartment in Kyanja, a suburb of Kampala, in a development that has sent shockwaves through the city’s entertainment community. Her body was discovered on Wednesday morning at…

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Xi Urges Trump to Act Prudently on US Arms Sales to Taiwan

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1508 EAT on Thursday 5 February 2026 China’s President Xi Jinping has described Taiwan as “the most important issue” in China–US relations during a phone call with US President Donald Trump. According to state media, Xi urged Trump to exercise “prudence” in supplying weapons to the island, emphasizing…

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Uganda’s Primary Exams Tell a Story That Goes Beyond Pass Rates

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1454 EAT on Thursday 2026 On Friday afternoon, as results from the Primary Leaving Examination (PLE) began circulating across Uganda, familiar rituals unfolded. Parents clustered around school noticeboards. Teachers scanned lists for recognisable names. In villages and city schools alike, the results marked the close of one chapter…

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Son of Former Libyan Leader, Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, Killed Amid Conflict

Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1358 EAT on Thursday 5 February 2026 Saif al-Islam Gaddafi, the most prominent son of former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi, has been killed in Libya, according to officials and local media reports. The 53-year-old’s death was announced on Tuesday by his lawyer, Khaled al-Zaidi, and his political adviser,…

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