US no longer to chair NATO-led group of key military allies. UK and Germany have stepped into the breach as leaders of the so-called Ramstein group, but it hadn’t been clear whether this was a temporary measure until now. The US will no longer chair the group of key Ukraine allies known as the Ukraine […]
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Israel warns Turkey that Palmyra base in Syria is ‘red line’ Israel has warned Turkey that establishment of military bases in Syria’s central Palmyra region would ‘cross a red line’ and, according to sources speaking to the Israeli media. Israeli mediators said that any change in the deployment of Turkish forces in the country would be seen as
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US Removes Greenland Base Commander For ‘Undermining’ Vice President Vance. The commander of the U.S. military base in Greenland has been dismissed after allegedly sending an email that distanced herself from Vice President JD Vance’s criticism of Denmark. According to the U.S. Space Operations Command, Colonel Susannah Meyers was relieved of her duties at Pituffik
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China raises tariff imposed on United States to 125% China on Friday retaliated against U.S. President Donald Trump’s reciprocal tariffs by raising its levies on U.S. goods to 125% from 84%, the Chinese finance ministry said. “Even if the U.S. continues to impose higher tariffs, it will no longer make economic sense and will become a
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Kizza Besigye and Obed Lutale Kampala-Uganda — A tense legal battle unfolded in court as lawyers representing detained opposition figure Dr. Kizza Besigye made a spirited appeal for his release on bail, while state prosecutors pushed back, citing risk of flight and previous bail violations. Dr Besigye, facing charges of treason and misprision of treason,
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Russia-US talks in Istanbul conclude after more than 5 hours The second round of talks between Russia and the US concluded Thursday afternoon in Istanbul after over five hours. The US delegation was the first to leave the Russian consul general residence without making any statements to the press, according to Anadolu correspondent. On Tuesday,
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China launches new communication technology test satellite China sent a new communication technology test satellite into space on Friday, state-run media reported. The satellite was launched from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center in the southwestern province of Sichuan, according to Xinhua News Agency. The satellite will be used mainly to carry out multi-band and high-speed
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U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Resigns Amid Strained Bilateral Ties U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Bridget Brink will resign from her position after three years of service, the State Department confirmed on April 10. Spokesperson Tammy Bruce announced the departure without elaborating on the reasons but commended Brink’s diplomatic efforts, calling her performance “extraordinary” and wishing her well. Brink had previously submitted her resignation in
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By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates Despite Uganda’s growing economy, insurance uptake remains alarmingly low, with current figures indicating an uptake rate of just 2% and a penetration rate of less than 1%. This stark reality has raised concerns among stakeholders who warn that the country’s economic resilience is at risk if the trend is not reversed.
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By Naome Namusoke/KMA Updates Strategic Policies and Global Outreach Pay Off in Uganda’s Investment Drive Uganda is marking a significant achievement in its ongoing efforts to attract international investors, having secured over 3.3 million US dollars in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI). This development, announced by the Minister of State for Investment, Hon. Evelyn Anite, highlights
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