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NBA Draft: Khaman Maluach's rise from South Sudan refugee to...
Khaman Maluach used to dream the impossible as he walked the dusty streets of Kawempe, a disadvantaged suburb on the outskirts of Uganda's capital Kampala. On Wednesday evening, that dream became a reality as the 18-year-old's name echoed through...

Naples woman living with malaria and Zika after return from Africa
A Naples mother is fighting for her life after returning from a family trip to Africa, where she contracted both malaria and Zika virus, marking Collier County’s first confirmed travel-related case of malaria in more than seven years.The Florida...

Algeria deepens ties with other countries
Algeria’s Minister of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion, H.E. Prof. Kamal Rezig (third right) with other leaders during the Algeria Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 Business Roadshow in Algiers. They are (from left), H.E Ms. Baleka Mbete...

Interview: The Pope’s parish priest in Castel Gandolfo
The pastor of the parish of Castel Gandolfo talks about what his ministry is like and about the long-standing relationship between the popes and this territory. The village of Castel Gandolfo, located on the hills south of Rome, has welcomed Pope...

Fox News hosts slam Zohran Mamdani as identifying as African American and Asian
11:24 ET, 06 Jul 2025 The hosts of Fox & Friends have criticized Zohran Mamdani after reports surfaced that he identified as “Black or African American” on a college application over a decade ago. According to a New York Times article, Mamdani...

Mvurya says Kenya ready for CHAN as focus shifts to security arrangements
Sports CS Salim Mvurya (C) shakes hands with Nicholas Musonye, the Chairman of the CHAN Local Organising Committee as they received the key to MISC Kasarani on June 30, 2025 after completion of renovations. This is ahead of CHAN 2024, set to...

Thailand–South Sudan relations expected to grow despite limited diplomatic engagement
Bilateral trade and economic cooperation According to the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs, bilateral trade between Thailand and South Sudan was valued at US$20.75 million in 2018. Thailand exported goods worth $20.74 million while importing goods...

Sexualise, dehumanise Northeast people—Indian YouTubers have a new formula for more views
Racism against Northeast Indians used to be casual entertainment for bigots. But the budding stars of the attention economy have realised that prejudice is very profitable in the “cash for views” model. A special kind of entrepreneurial spirit is...

Gibraltar removed from EU ‘grey list’ for money laundering – scuppering last-minute bid from Spain’s far-right
GIBRALTAR has been cleared for removal from the EU’s financial ‘grey list’ after the European Parliament rejected a last-ditch attempt by Spain’s far-right Vox party to keep the Rock on Brussel’s naughty step. MEPs voted 501 to 101 against a...

Over 1,650 hospitality professionals upskilled as Diageo Bar Academy seeks excellence
The DBA programme follows a step-by-step approach starting with theory, followed by practical sessions Diageo Bar Academy continues to upskill players in the hospitality sector Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a bid to standardize the...

After NYC, the DNC looks DOA
On June 24th, 2025, New York City Democratic Primary voters elected a Muslim-Indian trust-fund baby socialist, born in Uganda, preacher of all things anti-white, anti-American, anti-capitalist, anti-Israel, anti-common sense, as their party...

Vance unleashes on socialist Mamdani in fiery patriotic speech: 'Who the hell does he think that he is?'
Heritage Foundation senior fellow Mike Gonzalez critiques Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani’s use of the racial category system on ‘The Will Cain Show.’ NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Vice President JD Vance...

Qatar – The Fifth International Shafallah Forum
The Fifth Annual Shafallah Forum focused on crisis, conflict and disability, and attracted the First Spouses of more than a dozen world leaders, along with roughly 250 attendees from around the world. The event was hosted by Her Highness Sheikha...

The Best Action on SuperSport this week
SuperSport on DStv and GOtv presents another amazing week of sporting action from around the world, headlined by the final of the FIFA Club World Cup, Wimbledon, the Tour de France, LIV Golf in Spain, the speed demons of MotoGP, and so much more!...

SAT Scores Below Par, Identity Lies, and a Communist Agenda: NYC’s Radical Candidate in Hot Water
Zohran Mamdani, a Democratic socialist running for New York City mayor, is under fire after reports revealed he identified as “Black” and “Asian” on his Columbia University application despite being of Indian descent, raising questions about his...

Hey, the TukTuk water distributor in Kalagi also needs a govt bailout
It starts with a newspaper advert placed by a bailiff on behalf of their client, usually a corporate law firm, who is acting on behalf their client, a financial institution. The bailiff lists down the properties complete with photos and the name...

Five questions (and expert answers) about the ICC arrest warrants against Taliban leaders for crimes against women and girls
Is the tide turning for justice? On Tuesday, the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague issued arrest warrants for the Taliban’s supreme leader, Hibatullah Akhundzada, and the group’s chief justice, Abdul Hakim Haqqani, for crimes against...

Malawi highlights US visa concerns
Ministry of Foreign Affairs has highlighted the tendency to overstay in the US and use of forged documents in visa applications as major threats to future issuance of American visas to Malawians. The issues emerged during discussions between...

Challenges to Accessing and Utilizing Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights Services in Rwanda
Introduction Adolescents, defined according to the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations, are individuals aged between 10 and 19 years.1 It is a period of transition from childhood to adulthood, marked by significant and rapid...

Australia's climate visa: A model for sinking islands?
In the tiny South Pacific nation of just over 10,000 people, one in three citizens has already entered the ballot for a world-first climate visa which would allow them to permanently migrate to Australia. Tuvalu is classified as being extremely...