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At least 118 people in north-west China have been killed in the country’s deadliest earthquake in 13 years. The 6.2 magnitude quake hit the mountainous Gansu province around midnight Monday (16:00 GMT), also shaking neighbouring Qinghai. Fatalities may rise with hundreds reported injured in icy conditions. Chinese President Xi Jinping has ordered thousands of rescue crew to the region, among ...

Suspected Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels have killed at least 7 people in Kamwenge district, western Uganda. The attack occurred in the early hours of Tuesday in Kyabandara township. “The raids started at 1:00am as people were sleeping,” said Moses Tukundane, an area resident. “We heard people screaming and calling for help.”  One of the victims of the attack has been ...

The Territorial Police in Gomba District are investigating circumstances under which Sobi, a notorious criminal and city robber was killed by an angry mob. This apparently happened in a land wrangle at Kibaale village, Kigumba parish, Maddu sub county. Preliminary findings suggest that on Monday at around 12:30 PM, a group of 50 people armed with sticks, pangas, and spears ...

In a recent development, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has issued a stern warning to Washington in response to the successful launch of the country’s largest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM). The launch, which took place on Monday marked a significant advancement in North Korea’s missile capabilities. The ICBM’s successful test flight has raised concerns among experts, highlighting the nation’s ...

Uganda has lifted visa requirements for Democratic Republic of Congo(DRC) citizens visiting the country. This move will apparently be reciprocated by DRC for Ugandans. “Starting January,1, 2024, Congolese nationals will come into Uganda without requirement for visa and Ugandans will cross to DRC without need for visa,” Ministry of Internal Affair, Simon Mundeyi announced on Monday. Last year, the Democratic ...