Tag: Russia

U.S. Announces More Than $150 Million in Support at Pacific Islands Forum

On commercial diplomacy, the United States is shifting assistance toward private-sector-led growth, including efforts with Australia, Japan, New Zealand and Taiwan to connect every Pacific Islands Forum country to a trusted undersea cable network. A second Pacific Investment Summit is scheduled to be hosted in early 2027.

UN Human Rights Chief Urges Urgent Action on Unprecedented AI Risks

International

Failures involving agentic AI systems, he said, could disrupt essential services, fracture communications, destabilise critical infrastructure and undermine democratic institutions. Entire populations could lose access to clean water, heating and financial services.

International

President Museveni Reaffirms Uganda’s Support Behind Olara Otunnu’s UN...

The meeting was attended by ambassadors representing both permanent and non-permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, including Somalia, Denmark, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Pakistan, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, the United States and other member states.

National News

Uganda, Russia Reaffirm Defence Ties as Ambassador Semivolos Bids...

Uganda and Russia have reaffirmed their longstanding bilateral relations, with a renewed commitment to strengthening cooperation in defense and...

Business

Trump Vows to Protect U.S. Dollar from BRICS Currency...

Trump's statement reinforces his commitment to safeguarding the U.S. economy and maintaining the dollar's global supremacy as his administration prepares to take office.

Security

Biden Allows Ukraine to Strike Inside Russia with Missiles

The US has been the greatest supplier of arms to Ukraine. Between the start of the war and the end of June 2024, it delivered or committed to send weapons and equipment worth $55.5bn (£41.5bn), according to the Kiel Institute for the World Economy, a German research organisation.

Business

Uganda Joining BRICS Creates New Economic Pathway

The BRICS poses as the epitome of Uganda’s independence, and through the set of reforms to introduce a new gold-banked currency, Uganda holds leverage since it baskets vast natural resources, specifically gold, uranium, oil, and many others, which makes it a valuable member of the BRICS.

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