Biden ‘Not Giving Up’ on Middle East Ceasefire Efforts Amid Regional Turmoil
President Joe Biden said he is “not giving up” on efforts to reach a ceasefire agreement in the Middle East despite threats from Iran and...
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Parliament declines to proceed with Alcohol Control Bill
Committee chairperson, Nayebale. PHOTO @Parliament_Ug Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has rejected the Alcohol Control Bill, 2023 that sought to regulate the purchase, sell and...
How does student finance work? Your introductory guide
Student loans aren’t just for undergraduates. You can also get support if you are studying for a master’s degree. This is known as a Postgraduate...
Former LRA Commander Thomas Kwoyelo convicted with 44 Counts of Crimes against humanity – UG Standard
Share Tweet Share Share Email KAMPALA-In a trailblazing victory, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has secured 44 convictions against Thomas Kwoyelo...
Judge orders UCLA to give Jewish students equal campus access
A federal judge on Tuesday admonished UCLA for its handling of pro-Palestinian encampments and ordered the university to ensure equal access to Jewish students, three...
Will Smith, Gavin Stone return to life as Dodgers beat Brewers
MILWAUKEE — The Dodgers welcomed back two long-lost members of the team who have been here all season. You might remember them. Veteran catcher by the...
Paramount Begins Layoffs of 15 Percent of US Staff
The entertainment giant plans to cut about 2,000 employees to streamline its workforce ahead of a merger. Paramount Global, the parent company of one of...
Dire Naplan Results Show 1 in 3 Failing Basic Literacy, Numeracy
A leading educational body says almost half a million Australian students who underwent Naplan testing aren’t hitting basic educational milestones. The latest Naplan results paint...
US Lawmakers, Rights Advocates Demand China Release Lawyer Not Seen in 7 Years
Gao Zhisheng went missing from his home in northern China’s Shaanxi Province in August 2017. U.S. officials and rights advocates have called for the immediate...
Los Angeles Neighborhood on Alert After Mountain Lion Attack That Killed Dog
LOS ANGELES—The suburban Sylmar neighborhood on Monday was coping with a wildlife scare following the weekend killing of a pit bull by a mountain lion....