In a significant escalation of trade tensions, US President Donald Trump announced that he will double tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminium, increasing them from 25% to 50%. The new tariffs will take effect at midnight on Wednesday. The decision comes in response to Ontario’s recent imposition of 25% tariffs on electricity exports to…
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Museveni to Test His Political Influence in Kawempe North By-Election.
President Yoweri Museveni is set to personally campaign in the upcoming Kawempe North by-election, a move that could test his political influence in one of the opposition’s strongholds. As the national chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Museveni aims to boost support for the party’s candidate, Faridah Nambi. Nambi, the daughter of NRM…
Mark Carney Becomes Canada’s Next Prime Minister, Vows to Win Trade War Against Trump.
Ottawa, Canada – Mark Carney has secured a landslide victory to become Canada’s next prime minister, replacing Justin Trudeau. The 59-year-old, who has never held elected office before, won the leadership race with an overwhelming 86% of the vote. He is expected to be sworn in as prime minister in the coming days and has…
Cricket: India Edge Past New Zealand to Clinch 2025 Champions Trophy in Thrilling Final
Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi at 05:48 EAT Monday 10 March 2025 The two sides had already clashed in the group stage, where India emerged victorious — and history repeated itself in the final, though not without drama. India claimed the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 title with a tense four-wicket win over New Zealand in…
Six Ugandans Repatriated from Myanmar in Latest Rescue Effort.
Entebbe, Uganda – March 10, 2025 Six Ugandans who were trapped in Myanmar have been successfully repatriated, arriving at Entebbe International Airport on Sunday afternoon. Their rescue was facilitated by Hope Cry International (HIC), an international organization dedicated to assisting victims of human trafficking, with support from the Ugandan embassy in Thailand. This marks the…
Syrian Coastal Communities Reeling as Revenge Killings Target Alawites
Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi at 03:24 EAT Monday 10 March 2025 Syria’s interim leader has pleaded for unity as waves of violence and retaliatory killings swept through areas loyal to ousted leader Bashar al-Assad, leaving entire communities devastated. Hundreds have fled their homes in the coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus — longtime Assad…
Mark Carney Sweeps Liberal Leadership, Poised to Defend Canada Against Trump Threats
Updated by Anastasios Gordon Sekandi at 02:41 EAT Monday 10 March 2025 In a defining moment for Canada’s future, the Liberal Party on Sunday chose Mark Carney — a seasoned central banker with global crisis-management credentials but no electoral experience — to replace Justin Trudeau as leader and prime minister, setting up a dramatic clash…
NUP Suspends Kawempe North Campaign Amid Sudden 35,000 Voter Surge.
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has raised concerns over a sudden increase of 35,000 voters in Kawempe North ahead of the upcoming election. The party has cited this as a major irregularity and has decided to temporarily suspend its campaign activities in the constituency. According to NUP Secretary General, Mr. Lewis David Rubongoya, the party…
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