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US Strikes Iranian Targets as Hormuz Tensions Escalate

The United States has carried out fresh military strikes on Iranian targets amid stalled diplomatic negotiations, sharply escalating tensions in the Gulf and raising renewed fears of a wider regional confrontation. The US military’s Central Command confirmed that the operations targeted missile
May 27, 2026

Museveni Clarifies Uganda’s Role in Congo Conflict

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has addressed growing concerns about his country’s military presence in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), insisting that Uganda’s forces are not there to fight the M23 rebels but to tackle a different security threat. In a statement
February 22, 2025

Ugandan Opposition Leader Besigye Charged with Treason

Ugandan opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has been formally charged with treason, sparking renewed concerns about political freedoms and human rights in the country. The 68-year-old politician appeared in court on Friday, February 21, 2025, looking frail and seated in a wheelchair.
February 22, 2025

China Backs Trump’s Russia Talks as Ukraine Reacts

China has voiced support for former U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to engage in peace talks with Russia, calling it a step toward stability. However, the discussions have raised concerns since Ukraine was not included, sparking debate over how the war could
February 21, 2025

Trump Hosts Golf Leaders in Push for Unity

 U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed some of the sport’s biggest names to the White House on Thursday. The meeting included golf legend Tiger Woods, PGA Tour Commissioner Jay Monahan, player-director Adam Scott, and Yasir Al-Rumayyan, the Governor of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment
February 21, 2025

Ramaphosa Urges Unity as G20 Faces Divisions

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for greater global cooperation, emphasizing the importance of multilateralism and respect for international law as world leaders gather for the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. His remarks come amid rising tensions, particularly involving the United States,
February 21, 2025

Thailand Intensifies Crackdown on Myanmar Scam Compounds

Thailand has stepped up efforts to dismantle scam compounds operating near its border with Myanmar, where thousands of people have been lured under false pretenses and forced into online fraud. Authorities believe that between 30,000 and 100,000 individuals many of them foreign
February 21, 2025
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