The United States and India have reaffirmed their defenses and security relationship and will sign a defense agreement. Washington is doing this as it continues to rally allies in Asia amidst concerns over Chinese military activity in the region. US Secretary of Defense and his Indian counterpart discussed “military to military cooperation’’ in a meeting on Monday. They also discussed ...

A Covid 19 test that can produce results in just 12 minutes will be made available in pharmacies in the US and around Europe. This nasal swab test will cost about £120 and will be used on people who are asymptomatic. Authorities in the United States and Europe approved the test and the device needed to process it. Trials on ...

The Electoral Commission said four presidential candidates have had their supporters verified ahead of their nomination next week. Supporters of NRM were verified, in addition to Henry Tumukunde, Nancy Linda Nakalembe, and Fred Mwesigye, all independents. The EC revealed it is still verifying a total of 18 candidates ahead of their nomination next week. Bukenya noted Robert Kyagulanyi, Patrick Amurati ...

A police officer’s 6 year old son shot himself dead while playing with his father’s gun. Police in Ibanda has kicked off investigations into the circumstances under which the boy shot himself dead. The Rwizi Regional Police Spokesperson said the incident happened at around 8 pm on Wednesday. He said the boy, Danson Bwambale, 6; a son to police constable, ...

A police officer who fatally shot a black man in a Chicago suburb this week has been fired according to authorities. The officer opened fire at the vehicle that authorities say was reversing as he approached on Tuesday in Waukegan. The incident left the passenger and driver hospitalized according to police. “The city of Waukegan terminated the officer that discharged ...