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Russia-Ukraine War: Uzbek Man Confesses to Killing Senior Russian General

The Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) has arrested a man who confessed to having planted and detonated a bomb that killed a top general, Igor Kirillov, in Moscow on...

President Museveni Calls on Ugandans in Diaspora to Invest at Home for Socio-Economic Growth

President Yoweri Museveni has called upon Ugandans in the diaspora to invest at home in order to drive...

Kagame, Tshisekedi to Meet Sunday Over Escalating Tensions in Eastern DRC

Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame are set to meet for critical talks amid escalating...

Uganda’s MOFED Commissioner Isingoma Appointed IMF External Auditor

The Commissioner of the Internal Audit Management Department in the Office of the Internal Auditor General at the...

USA Donates Advanced Maintenance Facility to UPDF to Strengthen Peacekeeping Efforts

The United States government has handed over a USD 1.5 million Vehicle Maintenance Facility to the Uganda People’s...

Roger Federer Bids Heartfelt Goodbye to Longtime Tennis Rival Rafael Nadal

Roger Federer has shared a heartfelt farewell message to his longtime rival and friend, Rafael Nadal, as Nadal prepares for what might be his final match at the Davis Cup Finals 2024 in Malaga on November 19, 2024. In a touching post on social media, Federer praised Nadal, a 22-time Grand Slam champion. Federer, a champion himself with 20 Grand Slam titles, reflected on their special rivalry that has defined both of their careers. “You beat me a lot. More than...

UNICEF Marks World Day Against Child Sexual Exploitation: Advocating for Prevention and Support

The United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has marked the world day for child sexual exploitation, abuse and violence globally with the aim to raise awareness, promote effective prevention strategies, and advocate for comprehensive support systems for survivors. In a statement released by the United Nations today Monday November 18 2024 marks the World Day for Prevention of and Healing from child sexual exploitation with a call to action, under the theme ”Emerging technologies, threats and opportunities for protection...

Elon Musk Holds Talks with Iran’s UN Ambassador Ahead of Key Government Appointment

Elon Musk reportedly met with Iran’s ambassador to the United Nations this week, a day before Donald Trump named the SpaceX founder as one of the heads of the newly created Department of Government Efficiency. The meeting was a discussion of how to defuse tensions between Iran and the United States, according to Iranian officials. One of the Iranian officials said that the Tesla executive requested the meeting and that the ambassador picked the site. As Trump prepares to address conflicts...

Russian Drone Attack Kills One and Damages Infrastructure in Odesa-Ukraine

A Russian drone attack hit a residential building and energy facilities in Odesa on Tuesday evening, resulting in one death and eight injuries. The assault also caused significant damage to local heating resources. Oleh Kiper, the Odesa regional governor, reported that a multi-storey residential building was destroyed in the city center. He noted that several apartments caught fire and around 30 cars were damaged. Photos shared by Kiper on Telegram showed flames and smoke coming from the building, with firefighters...

FIFA Unveils Trophy for 2025 Club World Cup

The Federation International Football Association (FIFA) has unveiled the official 2025 FIFA Club World Cup trophy, which will be lifted for the first time at the tournament, scheduled to take place from Sunday, June 15, to Sunday, July 13, 2025. The new trophy designed by FIFA and crafted in collaboration with global Luxury jeweller Tiffany and Co., will be presented to the inaugural FIFA Club World winners, who will be crowned after the final at Metlife Stadium in New York...

Trump Appoints Elon Musk, Ramasway to Lead Gov’t Spending Reforms

US President-elect Donald Trump has announced the creation of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he appointed Tesla and SpaceX founder tech billionaire Elon Musk to lead the effort to reform the federal bureaucracy. Musk was appointed together with biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate and strong advocate of free-market principles. According to Trump, the initiative aims to tackle the $6.5 trillion government budget by eliminating waste, reducing regulations, and restructuring federal agencies for greater efficiency. Trump’s announcement was...