In a significant development in the ongoing war, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced the capture of two Chinese nationals who were reportedly fighting for the Russian army in the eastern Donetsk region. This marks the first official accusation by Ukraine that China is providing manpower to aid Russia in its invasion. According to President…
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Seven Missing After Charcoal-Laden Boat Capsizes on Lake Victoria
Rescue operations are still underway on Lake Victoria following a tragic boat accident that left at least seven people missing. The ill-fated boat, commonly known as the Kinsale, was transporting sacks of charcoal from Kalangala to Nakiwogo in Entebbe when it capsized. According to one of the survivors, Moses Bukenya, the boat had picked up…
Dozens Killed as Torrential Rains Devastate Kinshasa.
At least 33 people have lost their lives following days of relentless torrential rain in Kinshasa, the capital of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Officials confirmed the death toll on Monday, as the city battles widespread flooding and destruction. Kinshasa, a sprawling city of over 17 million people, sits on the banks of the mighty…
Trump Threatens Additional 50% Tariff on China Amid Escalating Trade Tensions.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to China, threatening to impose an additional 50% tariff on Chinese imports unless Beijing retracts its 34% retaliatory tariffs on American goods. The move signals a significant escalation in ongoing trade tensions between the two global economic powerhouses. If the proposed tariffs are implemented, certain…
Lesotho Hit with Highest US Tariff Rates Under Trump Administration.
Maseru, Lesotho – Lesotho has found itself at the top of the United States’ latest tariff list, with the highest import tax rate imposed by former President Donald Trump. In a trade policy announcement on Wednesday, Trump declared that goods imported from the small southern African nation would now be subject to a 50% tariff,…
US Stock Market Plunges After Trump Tariff Announcement as Canada Retaliates.
The US stock market saw a sharp decline following President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping global tariffs. Major corporations, including Nike, Apple, and Amazon, experienced drops in their share prices as investors reacted to the news. Despite the market turbulence, the White House urged Wall Street to remain confident, stating that the administration’s economic…
Trump to Unveil Tariffs Amid Warnings from European Leaders.
Washington, D.C. – U.S. President Donald Trump is set to announce a sweeping new tariff policy in a major White House address. The move, expected within hours, has already sparked concerns from European leaders who warn that escalating trade tensions could lead to a full-blown trade war. Countries including Germany and Italy have voiced opposition…
Museveni Appoints Arthur Mugyenyi as New ISO Boss.
President Yoweri Museveni has appointed Arthur Mugyenyi as the new Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO) following the death of Brig. Gen. Charles Oluka on January 29, 2025. Mugyenyi, a seasoned intelligence officer from Kiruhura District, has served in various capacities within ISO since 2001, gaining extensive experience in intelligence operations and security…
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