Russia launched another major attack on Ukraine’s energy system overnight. Explosions shook Kyiv through Saturday morning. The strikes left about 1.2 million homes without electricity during extreme winter cold. Temperatures dropped to -10°C (14°F). Deputy Prime Minister Oleksiy Kuleba said more than 3,200 buildings in Kyiv still had no heating late in the evening. Earlier…
The TikTok US entity deal has been finalized, allowing the popular social media platform to continue operating in the United States and sidestep a potential ban. The agreement ends years of legal and political uncertainty surrounding TikTok’s ownership and data security. TikTok establishes majority US-owned venture TikTok announced on Thursday that it has completed a…
Ukraine Russia US talks are underway in the United Arab Emirates, with President Volodymyr Zelensky expressing cautious hope that the discussions could become a step toward ending the war. The trilateral talks bring together delegations from Ukraine, Russia, and the United States amid ongoing fighting and diplomatic pressure. Donbas at the Center of UAE Talks…
The life of Uganda’s veteran opposition figure, Kizza Besigye, is reportedly in danger. His wife, Winnie Byanyima, issued a statement after visiting him in prison, raising serious concern over his declining condition. Byanyima said Besigye, 69, is extremely weak and struggling to walk. She added that he suffers significant pain in his legs and has…
Japan nuclear plant restart efforts have taken a significant step forward as authorities resume operations at the world’s largest nuclear power station, more than a decade after the Fukushima disaster reshaped the nation’s energy policy. Japan has restarted reactor number six at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa nuclear power plant, northwest of Tokyo, marking the first revival of…
Some residents raising children at a disability care center in Ngarama Sector, Gatsibo District, shared their challenges. Many said their lives changed after giving birth to children with disabilities. Several parents reported being abandoned by their spouses and left with full responsibility. The parents explained that family conflicts often start immediately after the child is…
Hackers successfully disrupted Iranian state television satellite transmissions, broadcasting footage of exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi. The broadcast urged security forces not to “point your weapons at the people.” This incident represents the latest disruption amid widespread nationwide protests in Iran. The attack highlights vulnerabilities in Iran’s state TV infrastructure and raises questions about internal…
The Spanish high-speed train crash has shocked the nation after two trains collided in southern Spain, killing at least 40 people and injuring more than 120. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has pledged to uncover the exact cause of the tragedy, promising full transparency as Spain enters three days of national mourning. The collision occurred on…
Survivors described scenes of terror and chaos after two high-speed trains collided near Córdoba in southern Spain late Sunday, in what has become one of the country’s deadliest railway disasters in more than a decade. Passengers recalled screams, blood-covered train cars and twisted metal following the violent impact. The crash happened close to the town…
Mukayiranga Jacqueline, a resident of Tabagwe Sector in Nyagatare District, says her husband sold family land without informing her, leading to her eviction from the property. She explains that she only became aware of the issue after receiving a legal warning notice ordering her to vacate the land. “I found a warning stamp placed on…
