On Wednesday morning, President Donald Trump declared on Truth Social that the Strait of Hormuz is now “permanently” open — crediting US military superiority and a new understanding with China under which Beijing agreed not to ship weapons to Iran. He added that President Xi Jinping would g
The World Bank has hailed Uganda’s high economic growth rates but noted that this is not corresponding with the improvement in people’s livelihoods.Ndiame Diop, the Bank’s Vice-President for Africa lauded Uganda for the macroeconomic stability but urged the country to transl
Kampala — Authorities have issued a warning to New Best Hotel following reports of alleged misconduct at its premises, raising concerns over violation of operational guidelines.According to information obtained by this publication, government officials are considering closing the establi
TEL AVIV, April 13. /TASS/. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) are preparing to resume military operations against Tehran after the negotiations between the United States and Iran "collapsed," The Times of Israel reported, citing what it called a coordinated leak by Israeli defense officials to thre
Lafarge is accused of paying millions of dollars in 2013 and 2014 to jihadist groups and intermediaries to keep its plant operating in northern SyriaLafarge is accused of paying millions of dollars in 2013 and 2014 to jihadist groups and intermediaries to keep its plant operating in northe
Mbale City has interdicted two Primary school head teachers over alleged exam malpractices occasioned during the 2025 PLE Examinations.The duo interdicted on Friday, 10th April, 2026 are; Stephen Washaki of St’ Joseph Musoto Primary School and Erias Mugoya of Bumuluya Primary School.
In a post shared on X on Monday, the embassy in Uganda called Trump a “man-child” and said he was “unworthy of a diplomatic response”, while also amplifying an earlier Trump message threatening Iran over the Strait of Hormuz.Iran’s embassy in Kampala has joined a wider online cam
Iran Shows 40-Foot Crater, Claims U.S’ Rescue Op for F-15E Pilot FAILED | Trump LIED About Rescue?Shockwaves ripple across global defense circles as explosive satellite images reveal multiple craters near Iran’s Esfahan province—right where a secretive U.S. military operation alleged
This is the first official confirmation from the government that India is buying Iranian crude, following the sanctions waiver for Iranian oil on water announced by the US last month. (File Photo)Indian refiners are buying crude from Iran as part of their efforts to secure oil supplies ami
The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Frank Tumwebaze, has cautioned the Ministry of Lands against issuing a land title for disputed government land in Sembabule District.The land in question is located in Nabitanga Sub-county, Lwemiyaga County, and has become the sub
