Singapore authorities have seized a Good Class Bungalow (GCB) valued at around S$55 million (US$42.4 million) and around S$1 million of funds in connection with a fraud conspiracy, the police said on Wednesday. The case has been linked to the movement of Nvidia chips in contravention of US export controls. It is understood that the GCB is located at 12 Chee ...

Hongkongers took full advantage of perks and discounts offered at restaurants, shops, transport and museums to celebrate the 29th anniversary of the citys return to Chinese sovereignty on Wednesday. Long queues formed at local cha chaan tengs, cinemas, shopping centres and outside attractions in the West Kowloon Cultural District, as well as for free ferry ...

Authorities have arrested four adults on felony child endangerment charges after discovering 16 children in need of medical treatment in a rural Ohio home

We have put together stories from our coverage on science from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Chinese scientists love Blackpinks Jennie so much they named a fish after her A popular K-pop star has found an unlikely place in the scientific record after researchers ...

This article was originally published on July 2, 2006 Sky trains begin first run to roof of the world by Shi Jiangtao The first train from Beijing to Lhasa on the worlds highest railway pulled out of the West Railway Station at 9.30pm, packed with 600 excited passengers and 100 journalists on what some described as a hotel on wheels. Trains earlier left ...

Note: Map shows the area with a shake intensity of 3 or greater, which U.S.G.S. defines as weak, though the earthquake may be felt outside the areas shown. All times on the map are Mountain time. The New York Times A strong, 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck in the Gulf of California on Tuesday, according to the [...] The post Map: 6.0-Magnitude Earthquake ...

Since a 2021 coup ousted Myanmar's democratically elected government and triggered a civil war, 100,114 people have been killed across the country, according to a report bymonitoring group Armed Conflict Location & Event Data (ACLED) released Wednesday.

KAMPALA In a shift that is shaking up Ugandas digital and grassroots political landscape, Common Man’s Party Secretary General Moses Bigirwapopularly known as the “Political General”is dropping hints of a major political realignment. Speculation is rife that Bigirwa is eyeing a significant political role, heavily backed by the rising influence of ...

For nearly two decades, Uganda’s petroleum narrative has hovered precariously within the liminal space between existential promise and perpetual postponement. “First Oil” became a familiar, almost exhausting political refrain invoked during heated campaign seasons, ritualistically repeated in State of the Nation Addresses, and embedded deep within ...

By Brian Mugenyi Watchdog Uganda MAKINDYE SSABAGABO, UGANDA The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Local Government, Ben Kumumanya, has fired a fierce warning shot at corrupt recruitment syndicates inside the country’s districts and municipalities. Declaring the widespread “jobs-for-cash” racket completely illegal, Kumumanya directed ordinary ...

Political Leaders Begin Induction Programme as Town Clerk Moses Otimong Calls for Stronger Revenue Mobilisation and Better Local Governance By Brian Mugenyi Watchdog Uganda (mugenyijj@gmail.com) MAKINDYE SSABAGABO MUNICIPALITY, UGANDA Local governments are the true engine room of Ugandas decentralised system. It is at the district and municipal levels ...

By Staff Writer KAMPALA Ugandans will pay new electricity tariffs from July to September 2026 following a review by the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), with the regulator attributing the changes to high global fuel prices and exchange rate fluctuations. The new tariffs apply to all consumers served by the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company ...

By Badru Walusansa I recently met an old acquaintance I hadnt seen in years. In the past, we would debate everything especially governance and accountability, my favorite subjects. As usual, I asked him to comment on Ugandas current political climate. He looked uneasy. Then he did something unexpected: he changed the subject to farming. […] The post Six ...

Jinja, Uganda | June 30, 2026 The Government of Uganda has officially launched the national roll-out of Skeepon Technology (SKP), an innovative climate-smart agricultural solution designed to strengthen crops resilience against drought, erratic rainfall and heat stress. The technology was launched today by the Rt. Hon. Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja, at ...

Europes defense boom faces a test as investors weigh whether budgets and backlogs can become weapons, factories and returns.

Scientists have stumbled on a rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica tucked in a drawer

Birds are using fibre-optic cable to build their homes

Serena Williams was beaten 6-3, 6-7 (6) 6-3 by 20-year-old Maya Joint of Australia in her first professional singles match in nearly four years in the opening round of Wimbledon.

Chinese President Xi Jinping spoke Wednesday to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the ruling Communist Party of China.

China has unveiled a road map to accelerate the development of its industrial internet, setting targets for the expansion of industry-oriented 5G networks and data systems as Beijing seeks to deepen the integration of frontier technologies into manufacturing and bolster the countrys industrial competitiveness. The plan, jointly issued on Tuesday by eight ...

The Division of Justice (DOJ) is directing federal prosecutors throughout the nation to step up investigations and prosecutions of so-called beginning tourism schemes, arguing that the follow exploits the U.S. immigration system and sometimes includes visa fraud and different federal crimes. In a memo despatched out Tuesday, Deputy Legal professional Common ...

Mexico lost seven consecutive times at that same stage from 1994 to 2018 and didn't advance past the group stage in 2022. Now, the 40-year wait is over.

Progressives had a big night in Colorado's primaries Tuesday, led by Melat Kiros, who was poised to unseat 15-term incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette.

On July 1, 1867, Canada became a self-governing state within the British Empire.

Actor Alan Ruck turns 70 and musician Fred Schneider turns 75, among the famous birthdays for July 1.