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Rishi Sunak has conceded the Conservatives may not win the next general election, as Tory rebels warned him to change his political course after defeats in the local polls. The prime minister is braced for a continued fallout after the weekend’s local election results, which saw his party unexpectedly lose the West Midlands mayoral race to Labour. Mr Sunak suggested the UK was on course for a hung Parliament but claimed voters would not want to see Sir Keir Starmer “propped up in Downing Street” by the SNP or smaller parties, speaking to The Times. Sunak pointed to Sky News…

The government has declared Friday May 10 a public holiday to enable citizens to fully participate in the sixth National Housing and Population Census. This has been confirmed by the chairperson board members, UBOS, Albert Byamugisha while speaking to the Media at Naguru Police headquarters. “The public is encouraged to stay at home during the census period and cooperate with enumerators to ensure accurate and comprehensive data collection,” said Byamugisha. Uganda is set to conduct the National Population and housing Census 2024 with the reference night being 9th May 2024. The Census will be done in 10 days…

The Uganda Journalists Association (UJA) has embarked on drumming support for constitutionalization of the concept of the Fourth Estate like is it with the three arms of the government; executive, parliament and judiciary respectively. Speaking during the World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) commemoration joint press conference on Friday 3 May at Speke Hotel in Kampala, UJA president Mathias Rukundo noted that journalists are often referred to as members of the Fourth Estate which is a lip service since it lacks reflection in the Ugandan constitution. Mathias Rukunda, the President Uganda Journalists’ Association hands over a copy of Journalistst petition to…

On May 1, 2024, under the leadership of President Yoon Suk Yeol, the South Korean government announced its intention to significantly increase its number of military drones by 2026, as reported by the Korea Herald on May 2, 2024 his initiative aims to strengthen South Korea’s military readiness in the face of growing threats from North Korean unmanned aerial vehicles. The announcement was made during a meeting of the Defense Innovation Committee chaired by National Security Advisor Chang Ho-jin. During the Combined Joint Live-Fire Exercise between South Korea and the United States at the Seungjin Fire Training Field in Pocheon,…

Hyundai Rotem Co., a South Korean manufacturer of defense equipment and locomotives, has reached a significant milestone in exporting its K808 8X8 APC vehicles, the primary maneuver system of the Korean Army, for the first time. On May 2, 2025, Fábrica de Armas y Municiones del Ejército (FAME SAC), a Peruvian state-owned company manufacturing weapons and ammunition under the country’s Ministry of Defense, selected the STX Corp.-Hyundai Rotem consortium as the preferred bidder for a contract to supply wheeled armored vehicles to the Peruvian Army. Once Hyundai Rotem signs a binding contract with FAME later this month, the Korean company…

In terms of military strength, Pakistan, India’s neighbouring counterpart, secures the ninth position, while Italy claims the tenth spot. Additionally, South Korea, the United Kingdom, Japan, and Turkey prominently make their mark in the upper echelons of military might, rounding out the esteemed top 10. Below is the definitive list of nations boasting the most formidable military strength in the year 2024. Rank Rank & Nation Power Index Total Military Personnel (est) 1 United States 0.0699 2,127,500 2 Russia 0.0702 3,570,000 3 China 0.0706 3,170,000 4 India 0.1023 5,137,550 5 South Korea 0.1416 3,820,000 6 United Kingdom 0.1443 1,108,860 7…

In a glamorous unveiling at Miami Beach, Ferrari introduced its latest marvel, the 12Cilindri Spider, a vehicle that epitomises the zenith of luxury and performance. This two-seater spider, with its powerful mid-front-mounted, naturally-aspirated V12 engine, is Ferrari’s homage to the golden era of Grand Touring automobiles, echoing the style and spirit of the 1950s and ‘60s classics. The 12Cilindri Spider is not just a car, but a masterpiece crafted for the pure joy of driving. Its V12 engine, producing an impressive 830 cv and revving up to 9500 rpm, offers a driving experience that is as exhilarating as it is…

However, senior fellow at the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies based in Nanyang Technological University, Collin Koh, said after his visit to Beijing, Rodrigo Duterte hinted at such an agreement without offering details. “He boasted then that he not only got Chinese investment and trade pledges, but also that he secured Philippine fishermen access to Scarborough Shoal,” Mr Koh said, referring to one of the maritime features in dispute. The expert on naval affairs in the Indo-Pacific region, particularly South-East Asia, said China’s statement is noteworthy because it showed that “Beijing has no official document to prove its case…

Death toll of Palestinians from Israeli attacks rises to 34,622 since Oct. 7, Gaza Health Ministry says. At least 26 more Palestinians were killed and 51 others injured over the last 24 hours, as Israel continues its onslaught on the besieged Gaza Strip, the territory’s Health Ministry said on Friday. “The Israeli occupation (forces) committed three massacres against families in the Gaza Strip, leaving 26 martyrs and 51 injured during the past 24 hours,” a ministry statement said. “Many people are still trapped under rubble and on the roads as rescuers are unable to reach them,” it added. Flouting the…

Today, the media fraternity in Uganda has joined the rest of the world to commemorate the World Press Freedom Day (WPFD) this Friday May 3rd 2024. May 3rd acts as a reminder to governments of the need to respect their commitment to press freedom and is also a day of reflection among media professionals about issues of press freedom and professional ethics. It is also a day of remembrance for those journalists who lost their lives in the pursuit of a story. WPFD celebrations were first officially proclaimed during the United Nations General Assembly in Windhoek Namibia 1993. The call…