EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen Calls for Canada to Join as Associate Member of the European Union
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced her ambition for Canada to become an associate member of the European…
Federal Reserve Expected to Raise Interest Rates Amid Persistent Inflation; Kennedy Center Board Votes to Close Historic Venue
Economists predict that the U.S. Federal Reserve will raise its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points at the upcoming…
Parliament Launches Inquiry into Shs11.3 Trillion Oil Cost‑Recovery Claims by International Oil Companies
Uganda’s Parliament has formed a special committee to probe the Shs11.3 trillion (approximately $3.1 billion) cost‑recovery claims submitted by multinational oil…
Bank of Uganda Launches Probe into Alleged Mobile Money Scam Targeting Loan Repayments
The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has opened an investigation into reports that mobile money users are being tricked into paying…
Tooro Kingdom Announces September 29 as Date for New King’s Coronation
The Tooro Kingdom, one of Uganda’s historic monarchies, has officially set September 29 as the date for the coronation of…
Federal Judge Blocks DHS from Pursuing Man Over Harsh Email to ICE Official
Washington, D.C. – A federal judge on Thursday issued a preliminary injunction preventing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from…
NBC News Helicopter Crashes in Los Angeles, Killing at Least Three Residents
Los Angeles – A news‑gathering helicopter operated by NBC News crashed into a residential neighborhood in the Echo Park district…
Ed Sheeran Tour Faces Turmoil After Opening Acts Drop Out in Solidarity with Rapper Macklemore
London – The highly anticipated “Mathematics Tour” by Ed Sheeran has hit a snag after three of the scheduled opening…
Tooro Prince David Kiijanangoma Dies of Cancer at Age 48
Fort Portal – Prince David Kiijanangoma, a prominent member of the Tooro royal family and a vocal advocate for cultural…
Parliament Scraps Controversial Shs1.7 B Service Award from 2026/27 Budget
Kampala – In a surprise vote on Tuesday, Uganda’s Parliament voted to remove a Shs1.7 billion service award earmarked for senior…