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President Museveni Names Uganda’s Crude ‘Pearl Sweet’ as First Oil Nears

National News
The project has 22 of its planned 31 wells ready, with some extending more than seven kilometres underground. The wells are at different stages of completion and perforation, while pumping and flowback activities continue.

Starlink Launches in Uganda Amid High Cost Concerns among Consumers 

Business
Customers face an estimated UGX 2.3 million initial payment for the Starlink hardware kit, while locally advertised kits can cost between UGX 2.7 million and UGX 3 million. Users are also expected to pay a mandatory regulatory charge equivalent to about US$100 plus VAT, estimated at roughly UGX 437,036.
International

U.S. Accelerates Defense Partnerships in Southeast Asia Under Peace-Through-Strength...

Colby, who is visiting the Philippines, Indonesia, Thailand, and Cambodia this week, said discussions with Indonesian leaders had created new opportunities for a mutually respectful partnership. He stressed that the United States was not asking countries to choose sides, but instead sought to help them strengthen their ability to protect their own security and territorial integrity.
Crime

U.S Charges Chinese Operators in Major Crackdown on Global...

As part of the operation, FBI agents were deployed to Thailand, where they worked with partners to analyze evidence collected from the seized Shunda compound in Burma. Investigators reviewed more than 8,000 mobile phones and 1,500 computers, revealing a structured chain of command. The findings led to charges against two alleged managers, Huang Xingshan and Jiang Wen Jie, who remain in Thai custody on immigration-related offenses.
International

ICC Appeals Chamber Upholds Duterte’s Detention, Rejects Health-Based Appeal

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has rejected an appeal by former Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte challenging a...
Sports

FIBA Awards: Uganda’s Junior Gazelles Named Second most Improved...

Junior Gazelles were named the second-most improved underage female basketball team at the FIBA Awards ceremony held in Manilla,...

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