Oil Prices Spike Above $110 as Israel Strike on Iran’s Key Gas Field Rattles Markets
Global oil markets surged into volatility after Israel launched an airstrike on Iran’s South Pars gas field, the world’s largest natural gas reserve sending Brent crude soaring past $110 per barrel. The strike, followed by Tehran’s threats to retaliate against major Gulf energy infrastructure, triggered panic across energy markets. Persian
Uganda Eyes Global Deals at Expo 2027 Belgrade
Uganda has set its sights on expanding trade and attracting investment after officially confirming its participation in Expo 2027 Belgrade, positioning the global event as a launchpad for new international partnerships. Government officials say the country will use the high-profile exhibition to push its socio-economic transformation agenda while tapping into
Katikkiro Mayiga backs Shs 15bn Drive for First bone marrow transplant Centre
The Katikiro of Buganda, Owek. Charles Peter Mayiga, has endorsed a landmark initiative to establish Uganda’s first-ever Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) facility, describing it as a game-changer for the country’s healthcare system. The project spearheaded by the Joint Clinical Research Centre (JCRC) in partnership with Pearl Bank and Rotary Uganda
Shincheonji Marks 42nd Anniversary: From a Basement Beginning to a Denomination Growing by Tens of Thousands Every Year
The dedication of the early believers who started in an apartment basement 42 years ago became the seed of a revival that today draws tens of thousands of faithful from around the world every year. At the heart of that growth lies a steadfast principle of faith rooted in the
Iran Stands Firm After Larijani Killing, FM Warns of Regional Reset
Iran’s political system remains unshaken despite the assassination of top official Ali Larijani, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi insisted, in an interview signaling both defiance and a warning to adversaries. Speaking to Al Jazeera, Araghchi dismissed suggestions that the killing could destabilize the Islamic Republic, stressing that the state is anchored
Iran Rocked as Top Security Chief Larijani Killed in Suspected Israeli Strike
Iran has been rocked by the killing of two of its most senior figures, with state media confirming the deaths of top security official Ali Larijani and Basij militia commander Gholamreza Soleimani—just hours after Israel claimed responsibility. The announcement, carried by the semi-official Mehr News Agency, saw Iran’s Supreme National
Four Held Over Wave of Bank-Related Robberies
Police in Nansana have scored a significant breakthrough in investigations into a wave of robberies targeting bank clients across the area. Four suspects were arrested in coordinated operations conducted between March 10 and March 14, 2026, in connection with the attacks. Authorities say the group had been systematically trailing customers
Rhinos Return to Kidepo After 43 Years in Landmark Conservation Move
After more than four decades of absence, rhinos are finally making their way back to Kidepo Valley National Park in a landmark conservation effort that signals a new chapter for Uganda’s wildlife heritage. The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) on Tuesday began the historic translocation, with Executive Director Dr. James Musinguzi
Shock as Morocco Crowned Afcon 2025 Champions After Senegal Forfeit Final
Morocco have been handed the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations title in extraordinary circumstances after Senegal’s dramatic walk-off in the final cost them the crown. In a ruling that has sent shockwaves across African football, the Confederation of African Football (Caf) Appeal Board declared Senegal forfeited the match after abandoning
Why Stanbic Froze Mayor Fabrice Rulinda’s Shs 275M Transaction Linked to M23 Rebels
The Constitutional Court has dismissed a case filed by Fabrice Rulinda, the Entebbe Mayor and PLU activist, over a $73,000 (about Shs 275 million) transaction that was reversed and his account frozen by Stanbic Bank. On August 11, 2017, the money was deposited into Rulinda’s dollar account at Stanbic’s Bugolobi
