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…
Envoys from the United States and Russia met at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. The talks involved representatives of President Donald Trump and President Vladimir Putin. Russia refused to comment on details but said it wanted updates on discussions between the US, Europe, and Ukraine. Russia’s TASS news agency reported that US envoy…
While the image itself was artificial, the message behind it has forced Canada to confront an uncomfortable possibility. An AI-generated post shared by US President Donald Trump, showing American flags over Canada, Greenland, and Venezuela, quickly circulated online and reignited tensions between Ottawa and Washington. Such provocations are not new in Canada–US relations under Trump….
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that Europe will not bow to intimidation or threats. He was responding to U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning that he would impose heavy tariffs if Europe refuses to allow the United States to take control of Greenland. While several European leaders have chosen cautious language to avoid escalating…
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 Trump Greenland dispute Russia is drawing close attention in Moscow, where officials and state-aligned commentators have openly welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump’s push to acquire Greenland, an autonomous Danish territory. The proposal has strained relations between Washington and European capitals, particularly Denmark, while exposing growing transatlantic tensions. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said Trump would…
Russian President Vladimir Putin has received an invitation to join US President Donald Trump’s newly formed “Board of Peace.” The group will guide efforts to rebuild Gaza after years of conflict. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed the invitation on Monday. He told reporters that US officials sent it through diplomatic channels. Peskov said Russian authorities…
In the Uganda presidential election, President Yoweri Museveni has been re-elected to a seventh term, extending his rule to more than four decades. The Electoral Commission announced on Saturday that Museveni secured 72 percent of the vote, defeating his closest challenger, opposition leader Bobi Wine, who received 25 percent. The result followed voting held on…
CIA Director John Ratcliffe met Venezuela’s interim leader, Delcy Rodríguez, in Caracas on Thursday. This meeting marks the highest-level U.S. contact since President Donald Trump ordered an attack on Venezuela on January 3. The operation led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. The meeting shows Washington’s effort to reset relations with…
