South African Mother Convicted in Kidnapping and Trafficking of Missing Daughter Joshlin Smith
A South African woman, Kelly Smith, has been convicted of kidnapping and trafficking her six-year-old daughter, Joshlin Smith, who has not been seen since February last year. The case, which…
Activists Say Ship Bound for Gaza Attacked by Drones in International Waters
Activists attempting to sail a ship to Gaza say it was struck by drones in international waters off the coast of Malta. They appeared to blame Israel for the attack.…
Heartbreaking Musician Jill Sobule Dies in House Fire at 66
American singer-songwriter Jill Sobule has died in a house fire in Woodbury, Minnesota, her publicist has confirmed. She was 66. Sobule rose to fame in the 1990s with her witty…
Putin’s Immediate War Goals May Be Shifting, Say Western Intelligence Officials
Newly reviewed intelligence by US and Western officials indicates that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be adjusting his immediate objectives in the war in Ukraine. Instead of pursuing total control…
China Says It Is Evaluating US Proposals to Restart Trade Talks
China has announced it is reviewing multiple proposals from the United States to begin new trade negotiations, signaling a potential shift in tone after years of tense economic relations between…
Museveni Signals Sector-Based Minimum Wage Reforms Amid Labour Day Pledges
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni reopened the long-shelved debate on Uganda’s national minimum wage, announcing a renewed commitment to labor sector reforms but cautioning that a one-size-fits-all policy may not suit…
Kabila Reemerges as DRC Opposition Unites Against Foreign Troops and Uganda’s Growing Influence
In a dramatic political shift, top Congolese opposition leaders including Martin Fayulu, Moïse Katumbi, Delly Sesanga, and former President Joseph Kabila have issued a joint declaration demanding a Congolese-led peace…
General Muhoozi Confirms Detention of Bobi Wine’s Bodyguard Eddie Mutwe in Online Posts
The Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has publicly confirmed the detention of Eddie Mutwe, the chief bodyguard to National Unity Platform (NUP) leader Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as…
Vatican Installs Chimney as Conclave Countdown Begins: Cardinals Prepare to Elect Pope Francis’ Successor
The race to choose the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church entered a symbolic new phase on Friday as Vatican firefighters installed the chimney atop the Sistine Chapel the…
Ugandan Judge Faces Sentencing in UK as Kampala Changes Law to Enable Convicted Citizens’ Return
A Ugandan High Court judge convicted in the United Kingdom on charges of exploitation and forced labor is set to be sentenced today, as the Ugandan government moves to legally…
