NEW YORK, the United States | TASS | US actor Chuck Norris, best known for his lead role in the series “Walker, Texas Ranger,” has died at the age of 86, his family announced. “It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the sudden passing of our beloved Chuck …

Gulu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nathan L’Okori Adiyo, the father of the late former Speaker of Parliament Jacob L’Okori Oulanyah has died at the age of 97. L’Okori, passed away on Friday at St Mary’s Hospital Lacor in Gulu City where he had reportedly been rushed two days ago …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Supreme Mufti, Sheikh Muhammad Shaban Galabuzi, has called on leaders to ensure justice and humane treatment for traders affected by the recent demolition at St. Balikudembe Market. Unidentified individuals reportedly raided the market on March 7 and demolished a large section near the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank has strengthened its commitment to sustainable development and community empowerment through a combined initiative at Gayaza High School, focusing on environmental conservation and institutional support. Representing the bank, Head of Marketing and Communications Doreen Nyiramugisha presided over the handover of a …

Kayunga,  Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), working with the National Forest Authority and Rotary International, has launched a three-year initiative to restore Namananga Central Forest Reserve in Kayunga District by planting 80,000 indigenous trees. The project, valued at UGX 372 million, is part of UBL’s 80th …

Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee has directed the administrators of Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital to immediately provide a separate changing room for female and male students, as they currently share one changing room. The Deputy Chairperson of the committee, Hon. Gorreth Namugga, made the directive …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Metropolitan South Police Division in Katwe has dismantled a number plate theft racket, arresting five suspected ringleaders in Makindye and recovering several stolen plates. The suspects are believed to be part of a wider criminal network operating in areas including Nyanama, Katwe, …

GENEVA | Xinhua | The World Trade Organization (WTO) said on Thursday that global trade growth is set to slow in 2026 after a stronger-than-expected performance in 2025, warning that the ongoing Middle East conflict could add further pressure on global trade. In its latest Global Trade Outlook and Statistics …

  Pentagon officials revealed that the initial six-day surge of the Iran campaign carried a price tag exceeding 11.3 billion dollars, reigniting debate not just over Washington’s fiscal priorities, but the war’s necessity itself BEIJING, CHINA | Xinhua | What might 11.3 billion U.S. dollars have achieved? It could have …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda is positioning itself to fully leverage China’s zero-tariff treatment, Minister of Finance, Planning and Economic Development Matia Kasaija said on Thursday. According to a statement posted by the ministry on social platform X, Kasaija made the remarks during a meeting with a delegation from …