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Charmingly Eccentric: The Impact of Hassan Hamad’s Tragic Death The Tragic Loss of a Fearless Journalist Journalists around the world expressed outrage Monday over the Israeli military’s killing of a teenage Palestinian reporter who continued showing the world the destruction of Gaza despite threats to his life—and at the Western media’s silence on the story….

A Shocking Revelation: Trump’s Secret COVID-19 Test Stash for Putin The Secret Exchange A new book from legendary Watergate journalist Bob Woodward has revealed a startling revelation about former President Donald Trump’s actions during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to CNN, Woodward’s book, titled “War,” claims that Trump sent Russian President Vladimir…

DENIS MUTEGUYA: Is Uganda Truly Independent? A Reflection on the Realities of Post-Colonial Governance The Celebration of Independence When Uganda celebrates its Independence Day on October 9th, the streets are filled with patriotic fervor, songs of liberation, and speeches that hark back to the struggle for self-governance. The legacy of leaders like Milton Obote and…

dfcu Bank’s No-Cost Utility Bill Payment Promotion – What Customers need to know In a recent interview with Annette Kiconco, Chief Retail Banking Officer at dfcu Bank, we learned about the latest promotion that is set to revolutionize the way customers pay their utility bills. Rates Paka Chini: A Game-Changer for Customers In this interview,…

Lukwago Vows to Dismantle FDC as PFF Begins Signature Collection for Registration A New Dawn in Ugandan Politics In a significant political development, the Katonga faction, led by Erias Lukwago, has officially begun the process of collecting signatures to register the new political party, People’s Front for Freedom (PFF). This follows a split within the…

Evacuation Woes and Humorous Tensions in Southern Beirut Another Day, Another Call from the Israeli Army So, did you hear about the latest call for evacuation from the Israeli army in southern Beirut? Yeah, apparently they just can’t get enough of asking residents to pack up and leave as they bomb Hezbollah positions in Lebanon’s…

After September’s Jobs Report, Traders Reconsider Need for Interest Rate Cut Is Another Rate Cut Really Necessary? So, after September’s jobs report came in better than expected, it seems like the winds of change are blowing through the trading world. Suddenly, the idea of another 50-basis-point interest rate cut at the Federal Reserve’s November meeting…

Chinese Chipmaker SMIC Leads Sector Rally Investors are closely watching Chinese chipmaker Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corp. (SMIC) after it led a $13 billion rally in the sector. This surge comes as speculation grows that Beijing may announce additional policy or financial support for the industry, which plays a critical role in China’s geopolitical ambitions. Expert…