Ugandan General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, son of President Yoweri Museveni, has issued a public apology to the United States after calls for sanctions over alleged human rights abuses during Uganda’s disputed 2026 general elections. “I want to apologise to our great friends, the United States. A collage of U.S. President Donald Trump and his Ugandan counterpart, Yoweri Museveni, during past separate events. President Museveni was declared the winner of the January elections with 7.9 million votes, securing a seventh term. General Muhoozi sparked international outrage by claiming responsibility for killing 22 National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters, describing them as terrorists in a chilling social media post.

A 48-year-old woman has been arrested in Ganemulla with 4.5 kgs of cocaine and more than 3,400 ecstasy pills, with an estimated street value of around Rs. 220 million. Police said that the suspect was arrested yesterday morning (29) in the Bollathe area in the Ganemulla Police division following a raid carried out by a team of officers from the Western Province North Crimes Division based on intelligence received. The woman, a resident of Bollathe, was arrested with nearly 4.5 kgs of cocaine and a total of 3,450 ecstasy pills.

Prior to the coup, Burkina Faso had over 100 registered political parties, with 15 holding seats in parliament after the 2020 general election. Burkina Faso’s military-led government has ordered the dissolution of all political parties and scrapped the laws that govern their activities, according to a decree approved by the nation’s council of ministers on Thursday. “Our review found that the multiplication of political parties had fuelled divisions and weakened social cohesion,” Zerbo added, explaining the rationale behind the drastic step. Prior to the coup, Burkina Faso had over 100 registered political parties, with 15 holding seats in parliament after the 2020 general election. The decree marks the latest attempt by Burkina Faso’s military rulers to consolidate control and reshape the country’s political landscape amid ongoing security challenges.

Photo: Goliath wa Bungoma. Isaac Otesa, popularly known as Goliath wa Bungoma, shot to fame in late 2024 for his unique physique and height. Below is the video showing Goliath wa Bungoma's transformation:Reactions include:Jace said:Goliath wa Bungoma's English is Improving 🌟💫💯Cheers to Patrick 💫💯." So impressive Goliath wa Bungoma." Photo: Goliath wa Bungoma.

How much wealth is owned by Mojtaba Khamenei? How Mojtaba Khamenei evaded US sanctions? Ansari has denied any links to Mojtaba Khamenei and the IRGC and intends to the challenge the ban imposed on him, the report said. Who is Mojtaba Khamenei? Mojtaba Khamenei is the son of Iran’s Supreme Leader and de-facto head of state, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Production on The Exiles starring Sam Worthington, David Duchovny, and Ke-Xi Wu, is underway. Midi Z, who directed Wu in the 2019 Cannes #MeToo drama Nina Wu, makes his English-language debut on the project, which has begun principal photography in Taipei, Taiwan. Midi Z and Wu co-wrote the screenplay, inspired by true events, about a desperate Westerner’s pursuit of greener pastures in Asia, where greed, rivalry and ego ultimately spiral into murder. A top-tier crew includes cinematographer Edward Lachman (Carol, Maria), composer Lim Giong (Millennium, Nina Wu), and editor Hank Corwin (The Tree Of Life). Midi Z said, “The Exiles has been an exhilarating new experience for me as a filmmaker.

Photo: Ray J. According to TMZ, Ray revealed that he was unsure whether he would get to see 2027 due to his health struggles. The musician revealed that in two weeks, he would be travelling to Haiti for treatment as a last resort. Ray J thanked his family for helping him financially. Photo: Ray J.

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The surgeon general even released an 80-page report on the topic in 2023, declaring that "lacking social connection is as dangerous as smoking up to 15 cigarettes a day." Instagram user Christi Sikes spotted a Coca-Cola vending machine in her local Walmart that was yearning for some love. The machine had an image of a heart encasing a Coke bottle, with the words "Hug Me" printed boldly underneath. It turns out the needy Coke vending machines have actually been around for quite some time. The machine made an appearance at the University of Georgia in 2017, and at Georgia Southern University in 2019.

The beneficiaries, aged between 18 and 25 years, form the fourth cohort under a skills development partnership between The Family Group Foundation and the Military Wives Association of Kenya (MWAK). The recruits will undergo 12 weeks of hands-on technical training delivered by the Nairobi Institute of Technology, focusing on plumbing, electrical installation, solar technologies and information communication technology (ICT). The programme, which was launched in 2023, has so far benefited more than 200 dependents across the Kenya Defence Forces. The Family Group Foundation Executive Director, John Waimiri, said the strong employment outcomes have reinforced the case for expanding the programme. Beyond technical skills, the project is designed to nurture entrepreneurship and business management capabilities, enabling graduates to start and grow their own enterprises.

The U.S. Steelճ Clairton Coke Works on Aug. 15, 2025. (Sean Stipp | TribLive)The U.S. Steelճ Clairton Coke Works on Aug. 15, 2025. The Allegheny County Health Department has found no indication of a long-term health emergency after U.S. Steel’s Clairton Coke Works experienced a breakdown of pollution control equipment this week. A breakdown occurs when equipment stops working properly and releases more pollution than usual, county health officials said in a statement Thursday. An explosion at Clairton Coke Works in August left two dead and others hurt.

In a twist of events, a US judge has stopped the Trump administration from arresting and detaining Somali refugees living legally in the state of Minnesota, following weeks of panic and shocking arrests. Many of those detained were Somalis who had fled war and persecution, now living peaceful lives in Minnesota. Judge Tunheim said the court could not ignore the “stories of terror and trauma” suffered by refugees, calling the operation a clear case of irreparable harm. “This was an unprecedented assault on refugee rights,” said Michele Garnett McKenzie from The Advocates for Human Rights. But for hundreds of Somali families in Minnesota, the judge’s order has brought relief and hope.

Controlled demolition scheduled for February 1 as part of modernisation driveJamshedpur, January 29: Tata Steel will carry out the controlled demolition of the obsolete Coal Tower of Battery #7 at its Coke Plant in Jamshedpur on February 1, 2026, at 12 noon, as part of its ongoing infrastructure modernisation and safety initiatives. The demolition will be executed using advanced engineering techniques by Edifice Engineering, a specialised partner engaged for the activity. The process is designed to ensure minimal environmental impact and no damage to personnel, plant or equipment. All statutory approvals and No Objection Certificates (NOCs) have been obtained from the relevant authorities. Tata Steel has successfully undertaken similar controlled demolitions in the past, including the implosion of obsolete chimneys and coal towers at the Coke Plant Jamshedpur, in line with best-in-class safety and engineering standards.

Issa Habib noted that ugali is one of the foods that offer no nutritional value. Photo: Issa Habib, Amondi Aroko. “Whether it’s dairy or eggs, they are the best sources of protein, and red meat is also good. Never run away from red meat, but always make sure your red meat goes with fat,” Habib added. Photo: Issa Habib.

President William Ruto has pledged Kenya's support in strengthening South Sudan's electoral institutions ahead of the country's long-awaited elections scheduled for December 2026, even as the country faces peace and political instability. "We are ready to support capacity building and institutional preparedness of South Sudan's electoral agency ahead of the elections scheduled for later this year," Ruto stated. The commitment by the head of state was made after Ruto met South Sudan's presidential special envoy, Tut Gatluak, who also delivered a message from South Sudan's president, Salva Kiir. President Ruto and PCS Mudavadi posing for a photo with the South Sudan Presidential Special Envoy on January 28, 2026, at State House, Nairobi. PCS William Samoei RutoThe discussions focused on strengthening the democratic process in South Sudan and ensuring that the upcoming elections were credible, peaceful, and transparent.