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Legislators worried about high cost of essential commodities

Nsereko called on govt to check the inflation The high costs of essential household commodities are worrying and Members of Parliament want Government to take action and stall rising prices. Kampala Central Member of Parliament, Hon Mohammed Nsereko said the concerns of high fuel prices have now shifted to the increased prices of soap, detergents […]

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Fertliser prices spike after Russia-Ukraine war

Fertiliser prices in Kenya are set to skyrocket above Sh7,000 for a 50 kilo bag on fears that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine will curtail global supplies. Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Peter Munya on Tuesday told Parliament that the cost of the farm input could rise unless it was subsidised for farmers. Representational Image“We get most of

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Israel freezes Palestinian evictions in east Jerusalem

Israel’s Supreme Court on Tuesday froze the eviction of four Palestinian families from the flashpoint east Jerusalem neighbourhood of Sheikh Jarrah, where Jewish settler groups have sought to seize control. © AHMAD GHARABLI Sheikh Jarrah has become a symbol of Palestinian resistance against Israeli control of Jerusalem; this photo taken on January 21, 2022 shows Israeli

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Russia’s Failure to Dominate Skies Over Ukraine Called ‘Surprising

As Russia continues to struggle in its invasion of Ukraine, experts are puzzled over the country’s apparent lack of air superiority. Experts with Janes, a research firm dedicated to “defence and security intelligence,” told AFP News on Tuesday that they are stumped as to why Russia’s air force has not taken decisive control over Ukrainian

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Russia receives Venezuela’s ‘strong support’

In rare backing for Russia following its invasion of Ukraine, Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro on Tuesday assured Vladimir Putin of his “strong support” in a telephone call, according to a Kremlin statement.   © Fabrice COFFRINI Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro gives a remote speech at the opening of a session of the UN Human Rights Council

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Tens of thousands evacuated in Australia as heavy rains close in on Sydney

  By Renju Jose Video Player is loading. Pause Current Time 0:00 / Duration 1:00 Loaded: 0.00% Unmute 0 LQ Caption Full screen Tens of thousands evacuated in Australia as heavy rains close in on Sydney Click to expand   SYDNEY (Reuters) – Tens of thousands of Australians fled their homes and authorities evacuated a hospital on Wednesday

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How many nuclear weapons does Russia have?

President Putin has put Russia’s nuclear forces on “special” alert, raising concerns around the world. © BBCBut analysts suggest his actions should probably be interpreted as a warning to other countries not to escalate their involvement in Ukraine, rather than signalling any desire to use nuclear weapons. Nuclear weapons have existed for almost 80 years

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Russia excluded from more sports as sanctions mount

|GENEVA (AP) — More and more sports are following the appeal of the International Olympic Committee and banning Russian athletes from competing in the wake of the country’s invasion of Ukraine. © Provided by Associated Press – Sports Members of the Russian cross-country ski national team stand outside the Radisson Blu Hotel at Fornebu, Oslo, Tuesday

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Apple says ‘paused’ all product sales in Russia

Tech giant Apple announced Tuesday a halt in all product sales in Russia, the latest fallout over Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine. © Johannes EISELE Apple halts products sales in Russia over Ukraine invasionWestern governments, sporting organizations and big companies have cut Russia off or dealt it punishing sanctions over the internationally condemned attack on its neighbor.

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