At 29,032 feet above sea level, where the oxygen is a third of what it is at sea level and temperatures can drop to -80°F, Mount Everest pierces the sky with a quiet majesty. Often compared to the cruising altitude…
In a devastating tragedy unfolding in western India, an Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner crashed into a residential area near Ahmedabad shortly after takeoff, killing over 200 people. The London-bound Flight AI171 departed Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport early Wednesday…
Kajjansi, March 7, 2025 – In a landmark step in the fight against malaria, Uganda has officially launched the distribution of 2.278 million doses of the malaria vaccine to 105 districts with high and moderate transmission rates. The initiative, spearheaded…
Uganda is reeling under an unrelenting heatwave, with temperatures soaring to record-breaking levels, reaching as high as 40°C in some areas. The Uganda National Meteorological Authority (UNMA) has confirmed that cities like Kampala, Jinja, and Gulu are experiencing extreme heat…
More than 150 false killer whales have become stranded on a remote beach in Tasmania, Australia, in a devastating mass stranding event. Despite extensive rescue efforts, attempts to return the animals to the ocean have largely failed, leaving authorities and…
In a critical announcement, Umeme, Uganda’s leading electricity distributor, has called on all Yaka! prepaid meter users to upgrade their meters before the November 24, 2024 deadline. Failure to complete the upgrade will result in meters being unable to accept…
