JERUSALEM | Xinhua |  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Saturday said the ongoing combat operations against Iran “will continue as long as necessary to ensure that Iran no longer poses a threat.” Israel “will strike thousands of targets in the coming days,” he said in a live broadcast statement, …

WASHINGTON | Xinhua |  U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in U.S.-Israeli attacks earlier in the day. Khamenei “is dead,” Trump announced in a post on social media platform Truth Social. Meanwhile, Trump said the massive military campaign against Iran will …

Uganda’s Billionaire Axis: Mapping Capital Concentration in a $65 Billion Economy BUSINESS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s private capital class is expanding faster than its capital markets. In an economy where public equity remains shallow and disclosure is limited, wealth accumulation has largely occurred through privately held companies, commercial …

ADDIS ABABA | Xinhua |  The General Civil Aviation Authority in Dubai has announced the temporary partial closure of the United Arab Emirates airspace. The exceptional precautionary measure has been taken to ensure the safety of flights, passengers and aircrews across the country. Flights, including those operated by Dubai International Airport-based …

“Mr. Trump’s approach to Iran is reckless. His goals are ill-defined,” The New York Times commented in an editorial opinion. WASHINGTON | Xinhua |  U.S. President Donald Trump said early Saturday morning that U.S. forces have launched a large-scale military campaign against Iran, raising questions about whether the White House …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 100th birthday celebrations of the cultural leader of the Jopadhola, His Royal Highness the Kwar Adhola, Moses Stephen Owor, will climax on Saturday with a grand event at Elgon View Primary School grounds. President Yoweri Kaguta T. Museveni is expected to be the …

Kampala, Uganda | MELINA RAQUEL PLATAS | This was an odd election. On the one hand, the opposition seemed both weaker and more straight-jacketed than any election in decades. On the other hand, the brute force of the state suggested sincere concern about an electoral upset. No one seemed able …

Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) in partnership with Hoima City, has handed over the newly constructed Nyamasoga – KatookeRoad under its Socio-Economic Investment (SEI) programme. This initiative aimed to enhance community livelihoods and improve local infrastructure, improve trade, and support everyday activities …

Entebbe, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  Two of the favourites, defending 2024 Entebbe Ladies Open champion Peace Kabasweka from Toro Club and Uganda Ladies Open 2025 champion Mercy Nyachama of Kenya jumped into an early lead as the  Entebbe Ladies Open teed off Thursday. Identical scores of 75 (4 over par) set …

Tororo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Week-long celebrations to mark His Royal Highness Kwar Adhola, Moses Stephen Owor’s 100th birthday, climax with a grand ceremony on Saturday at which Yoweri Kaguta T. Museveni, President of the Republic of Uganda, is expected to be the Chief Guest The centennial birthday celebrations are scheduled …