Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1149 EAT on Wednesday 4 March 2026 In the Lebanese capital, a hotel in Hazmieh appeared to sustain a direct hit — a notable development given the area lies outside the Hezbollah strongholds in Beirut’s southern suburbs that have been the primary focus of earlier Israeli strikes.Further east…
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Iran Strikes U.S. Assets Across Middle East in Major Escalation.
By Dr. Kivumbi Earnest Benjamin, L. H. D (Hon) Tensions in the Middle East have sharply escalated after Iran launched coordinated missile strikes targeting United States military assets across the region, marking one of the most serious confrontations between Tehran and Washington in recent years. Widespread Missile Attacks Across the Gulf Iranian forces fired missiles…
US and Iran Set for Talks as Pressure Mounts for New Nuclear Deal
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1224 EAT on Thursday 26 February 2026 US and Iranian officials are set to meet in Geneva on Thursday for a third round of indirect talks, as US President Donald Trump warns he could strike Iran if a nuclear agreement is not reached. The discussions come amid the…
US and Ukraine to Hold Geneva Talks as Russia Strikes Kyiv with Missiles and Drones
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1104 EAT on Thursday 26 February 2026 Russia launched a sweeping overnight barrage of missiles and drones across Ukraine, injuring at least eight people, as Kyiv and Washington prepared for fresh high-level talks aimed at ending the war, now in its fifth year. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said…
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…
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…
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…
Court Rules Trump Illegally Blocked Clean Energy Grants to Democratic States
Updated by Faith Barbara N Ruhinda at 1013 EAT on Tuesday 13 January 2026 A United States judge has ruled that the administration of President Donald Trump acted illegally by cancelling $7.6bn in clean energy grants to states that voted for Democrat Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. In a decision issued on Monday,…
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