47 h. ago GAZA CONFLICT: Two years of devastation and dim prospects ahead

CAIRO, EGYPT | Xinhua | As Hamas and Israel are meeting in Egypt over a potential ceasefire the world anxiously awaits, Gaza marked the grim second anniversary of the conflict on Tuesday. Over the past two years, what began as a cross-border attack by Hamas has, under the weight of political brinkmanship and superpower indulgence, … The post GAZA CONFLICT: Two years of devastation and dim prospects ahead appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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5 d. ago Trump discloses Israel’s halt of bombing in Gaza, urges Hamas to move quickly

  WASHINGTON | Xinhua | Israel has temporarily stopped the bombing in the Gaza Strip to give hostage release and the 20-point peace deal a chance to be completed, according to U.S. President Donald Trump on Truth Social on Saturday. “Hamas must move quickly, or else all bets will be off,” he said in a … The post Trump discloses Israel’s halt of bombing in Gaza, urges Hamas to move quickly appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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5 d. ago Church of Uganda slams appointment of woman Archbishop of Canterbury

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT & XINHUA | Church of Uganda has described as ‘sad’ the appointment of the Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, as the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury. King Charles III has approved the nomination, making Mullally the first woman to hold the Church of England’s most senior clerical office since its establishment in … The post Church of Uganda slams appointment of woman Archbishop of Canterbury appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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1 week ago Many delegates walk out in protest when Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly

UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua |  When Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began to deliver his speech during the general debate of the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday, many delegates walked out of the UNGA hall in protest. In his address, Netanyahu criticized those countries announcing their recognition of the … The post Many delegates walk out in protest when Netanyahu addresses UN General Assembly appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago Australian authorities say paracetamol safe for pregnancy despite links to autism made by U.S.

CANBERRA | Xinhua | Australian authorities said on Tuesday that the pain medication paracetamol is safe for pregnant women in response to claims from the U.S. administration that it is linked to the development of autism, Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported. The Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA), Australia’s regulatory authority for medicines and therapeutic products, said … The post Australian authorities say paracetamol safe for pregnancy despite links to autism made by U.S. appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago Israel slams recognition of Palestinian state by Britain, Australia, Canada

JERUSALEM | Xinhua | Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday denounced the decision by Britain, Canada, and Australia to recognize a Palestinian state. “I have a clear message to those leaders who recognize a Palestinian state after the terrible massacre of October 7,” Netanyahu said, referring to Hamas’ attack on southern Israel in October 2023. … The post Israel slams recognition of Palestinian state by Britain, Australia, Canada appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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2 w. ago Trump’s Britain visit leaves unsettling tech pact, lingering disputes

LONDON | Xinhua |  U.S. President Donald Trump’s second state visit to Britain wrapped up Thursday night in royal pomp and friendly rhetoric. But showy ceremonies could not hide the gaps in results: while a splashy technology deal and new investment pledges drew concerns, trade rows persisted, and the split over Gaza remained unresolved. Despite … The post Trump’s Britain visit leaves unsettling tech pact, lingering disputes appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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3 w. ago Israel attack in Qatar may open perilous chapter in Gaza conflict

UNITED NATIONS | Xinhua | The Israeli attack on Qatar potentially opens a new and perilous chapter in the Gaza conflict, seriously threatening regional peace and stability, warned UN Under-Secretary-General for Political and Peacebuilding Affairs Rosemary DiCarlo on Thursday. Israeli airstrikes in Doha, Qatar, on Tuesday shocked the world. It was an alarming escalation, especially … The post Israel attack in Qatar may open perilous chapter in Gaza conflict appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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4 w. ago Premier Distilleries wins People’s Choice Award for Coffee Spirit Vodka

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Premier Distilleries Limited (PDL) has been named the 2025 People’s Choice Award winner in the Blended Alcohols category for its Coffee Spirit Flavoured Vodka. The recognition was announced during the People’s Choice Awards Gala Dinner held on August 29 at the Imperial Royale Hotel, officiated by Minister of Gender, Labour … The post Premier Distilleries wins People’s Choice Award for Coffee Spirit Vodka appeared first on The Independent Uganda:.

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