Did Iran just scare the U.S. without firing a single nuke?Russia’s Dmitry Medvedev says yes — claiming Iran has “tested its nuclear weapons… it’s called the Strait of Hormuz.” And Iran’s state media is amplifying the threat with a cryptic new video.On April 8, 2026, Me
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s fuel prices have edged up by around 5% amid rising tensions in the Middle East, but strong reserves and reforms in the country’s procurement system have limited the impact on consumers.Petrol and diesel remain below previous highs recorded b
Tensions between the U.S. and Iran escalate after Donald Trump rejects Iran’s latest offer, calling it “not good enough.” With peace talks failing and the White House taking a hard stance, speculation is rising over whether a ground invasion could be launched in the next 24 hours.Is
Kampala, Uganda: The Uganda U-17 national team, the Cubs, have been drawn into a challenging Group B at the TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) Morocco 2026, where they will face Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon, and DR Congo.The tournament, set to run from May 13 to June 2, 2026, i
Kampala, Uganda: Christopher Okello Onyum, the prime suspect in the killing of four toddlers at a Ggaba daycare centre, was mentally sound and allegedly carried out the attack in pursuit of wealth through human sacrifice, according to evidence presented by prosecutors.According to the Dire
The video, which drew concern online, shows the man lying calmly on the roof of the taxi, apparently unsecured, with his head resting on passengers’ luggage tied down with ropes. Police have arrested a commuter taxi driver after a video circulated on social media showing a man riding on
KAMPALA – Uganda has ushered in sweeping reforms in its construction sector following the enactment of the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026, a move aimed at strengthening oversight, improving safety standards, and curbing illegal building practices.In a public notice, Eng. Flavia G
MBARARA, Uganda — Mbarara District is preparing to relocate its administrative headquarters from Kamukuzi in Mbarara City to Bwizibwera, following progress on a multi-billion-shilling construction project expected to reshape service delivery in the district.According to the District Chai
Officials say once the satellite is in operation, it will complement data already being collected from ground weather sensors and machine-learning early warning tools in use across the region.Uganda has moved ahead with its second space mission, with a new climate-monitoring payload known
The government has released an updated list of over 120 licensed labour export companies while warning young people about increasing cases of fraud, human trafficking, and exploitation linked to unregulated recruitment schemes.The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barug
