Lavrov Calls for End to Middle East ‘Aggression’, Criticizes Double Standards
Russia has called for an immediate end to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, with Sergey Lavrov criticizing what he described as double standards in the international response to the war involving Iran, the United States, and Israel. Speaking during an ambassadorial round-table meeting in Moscow, Lavrov questioned why
Parliament probes Judiciary Over Shs54.4 Billion Unclaimed Bail Funds
The Judiciary is holding more than Shs54.4 billion in unclaimed bail fees and security deposits belonging to suspects, lawmakers on Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC) have revealed. The matter came up on Wednesday, March 4, during a meeting between the committee and Judiciary officials to review the 2024/25 Auditor General’s
China’s Wang Yi Speaks With Iran’s Araghchi as Beijing Backs Tehran Amid Rising Tensions
China has stepped into the intensifying Middle East crisis, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi holding telephone talks with his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi following reports of the killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader. According to Iranian readouts of the call, Wang conveyed condolences on behalf of Beijing over what Tehran described
Court Hands Maguire 15 Month Suspended Sentence in Mykonos Case
Harry Maguire has once again been found guilty by a Greek court over the 2020 altercation on the island of Mykonos, receiving a 15 month suspended sentence The Manchester United defender was convicted of non serious assault, resisting arrest and attempted bribery following a retrial that concluded after years of
French Language Positioned as Gateway to Jobs and Regional Power
French is no longer just a language of culture and diplomacy, it is fast becoming a strategic asset for Ugandans seeking competitive opportunities in East Africa and beyond. Speaking during a press conference at her residence in Kampala, France’s Ambassador to Uganda, H.E. Virginie Leroy, described French as a powerful
Gov’t Warns Fuel Firms Against Profiteering Amid Middle East Tensions
Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa has issued a stern warning to fuel companies, cautioning them against using the escalating US/Israel–Iran conflict as justification to hike pump prices. Nankabirwa made it clear that Uganda’s fuel supply remains stable and that there is no basis for price increases, given that the Uganda National
The women behind the work: Seeing the strategists uganda doesn’t always applaud
By Abel Mugume Uganda’s advertising industry is loud when it comes to visible creativity. We celebrate the TV commercial that makes everyone laugh. We talk about the billboard that becomes a city conversation. We applaud the campaign that wins an award. But the industry is often quiet about a different
Oil Shock and Middle East Escalation Send Global Markets into Tailspin
Global markets sank deeper into turmoil as a surge in oil prices and intensifying conflict in the Middle East rattled investor confidence, unleashing broad sell-offs from Asia to Wall Street. In South Korea, the benchmark KOSPI posted one of its sharpest three-day declines in years, tumbling between 14 and 16
Inside abrupt postponement of Ayatollah Khamenei’s State Funeral
Iran has abruptly postponed the state funeral of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, pointing to exceptional security concerns and fears that unprecedented crowds could overwhelm the capital. The announcement, delivered by state broadcaster Islamic Republic of Iran Broadcasting, confirmed that the ceremony planned in Tehran would not proceed as scheduled. Officials
Mystery as Kololo Junior School Pupil Found Hanging Dead in dormitory
Police in Kampala have detained a school director and a matron as investigations intensify into the death of a 14-year-old pupil who was discovered hanging inside a dormitory in Wakiso District. The deceased, John Terry Kisekka, a Primary Five pupil at Kololo Junior School, was reportedly found by fellow pupils
