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Newly discovered asteroid could hit Earth in 2032

Newly discovered asteroid could hit Earth in 2032 Astronomers have discovered a new asteroid that has a high probability of hitting Earth in the coming years. The asteroid has been simulated to make a close approach once in eight years. Asteroid 2024 YR4 has a 1-in-83 chance of striking Earth in December of 2032 as […]

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US Defence Secretary removes Trump critic General Mark Milley’s security detail, clearance

US Defence Secretary removes Trump critic General Mark Milley’s security detail, clearance Washington, DC [US], January 29 (ANI): US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday removed the security detail and security clearance for former United States Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Mark Milley, according to Pentagon spokesman John Ullyot, CNN reported.In second full day of his job, Hegseth ordered

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Russian tank fad has reached the British Army’s Challenger 2

Russian tank fad has reached the British Army’s Challenger 2 The British Army is reportedly considering modifications to its Challenger 2 main battle tanks, incorporating ‘cope cages’ in response to evolving battlefield threats. Sources indicate that the United Kingdom is actively testing these enhancements on some of its armored vehicles, evaluating their effectiveness under real-world

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Tyres burned, embassies attacked in DR Congo’s Kinshasa protests

Tyres burned, embassies attacked in DR Congo’s Kinshasa protests ALJAZEERA Vandalised embassies and piles of burning tyres marked chaotic demonstrations in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s capital Kinshasa to denounce the “inaction” of the international community over the conflict raging in Goma, the main city in the country’s east. On foot or motorcycles, hundreds of angry

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Kampala,Uganda: Sugarcane millers to share proceeds from bi-products with farmers

Deputy Speaker, Tayebwa (L) confers with Jim Kabeho during the meeting at Parliament Sugarcane millers will share proceeds from sugar and its bi-products with farmers once the Sugar (Amendment) Bill, 2023 is passed into law. This resolution was reached at a meeting of millers and farmers chaired by the  Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa at Parliament

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‘Halt recruitment of seed secondary school teachers’

Hon. Muruli Mukasa (L), Hon. Ogwang (C) and Hon. Kabuye appearing before the committee Members of Parliament have cautioned the Ministries of Education and Sports and Public Service against recruiting head teachers and deputies in seed secondary schools, until Parliament disposes of a petition by care taker head teachers. The care taker head teachers and

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Kampala,Uganda: Finance Minister gives assurance on alignment of budget with NDP IV

Members of the Budget Committee that was chaired by Hon. Remigio Achia (C) as they met officials from the Finance Ministry The Minister of State for Finance (General Duties), Hon. Henry Musasizi, has assured legislators on the Budget Committee that the budget for financial year 2025/2026 is consistent with the new National Development Plan IV(NDP).

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Kampala,Uganda: Committee on Legal to meet agencies over voter register update

Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa Posted On Tuesday, 28th January 2025   The Deputy Speaker, Thomas Tayebwa has referred the statement on issues emerging out of the ongoing general update of the national voter’s register to the committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs for further scrutiny. The statement was presented by the Deputy Attorney General, Hon.

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Kampala,Uganda:MPs raise concerns on prisoners’ conditions despite infrastructure improvements

    Committee Chairperson, Hon. Fox Odoi-Oywelowo The Committee on Human Rights has raised serious concerns about the detention conditions of Opposition Leader, Dr Kiiza Besigye and his co-accused Hajji Obed Lutale Kamulegeya. In a report presented by the Chairperson, Hon Fox Odoi-Oywelowo on Tuesday, 28 January 2025, the committee raised concerns on the treatment

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US embassy in DR Congo set on fire as angry crowd chants ‘death to imperialists’

US embassy in DR Congo set on fire as angry crowd chants ‘death to imperialists’ Protesters in the Democratic Republic of Congo have attacked the US embassy, as armed men were seen on the roof of the building which seems to be well alight, Report informs via The Mirror. Shock images from the country’s capital, Kinshasa, showed

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