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Uganda says it has agreed with US to take people who may not qualify for asylum

According to a Ugandan official, this is a temporary arrangement with conditions including that individuals with criminal records & unaccompanied minors will not be accepted.

Uganda confirms end of country’s latest Ebola outbreak

The African country, home to tropical forests, has faced nine outbreaks in the last 25 years. The most recent was the Sudan strain of the virus was announced on 30 January

Most foreigners deported by India in 2023-24 were from Nigeria, Bangladesh—Home ministry annual report

2,331 foreigners were deported during the 2023-24 period, of which, 1,470 were from Nigeria, 411 from Bangladesh & 78 from Uganda. Over 98 lakh foreigners visited India.

Mars had water even 742 mn yrs ago. How do we know? Thank Martian rock found in university drawer

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

French rail sabotage, Pakistan designates Netanyahu ‘terrorist’ & other global news you may have missed

ThePrint’s round-up of world news and topical issues over the past week.

UK sanctions Ugandan politicians over stealing iron sheets for project

The Speaker of the Parliament, Anita Annet Among, was also among those sanctioned for benefiting from the proceeds.

Uganda commits to Responsible Life Sciences Use, receives support from 50 stakeholders

It is expected that the framework will be fully operationalized by 2025.

How 5 ‘rejected’ Indian & Pakistani cricketers helped Uganda get entry in T20 World Cup

Alpesh Ravilal Ramjani, Dineash Maganiai Nakranii & Ronak Bharatbhai Patel along with Bilal Hassun & Riazat Ali Shah played all six matches of African region qualifying tournament.

World Bank to halt new lending to Uganda, says its anti-LGTBQ law contradicts bank’s values

The East African country said the World Bank's move was unjust and hypocritical, since it lends to countries in Middle East, Asia with similar laws on homosexuality.

Uganda’s LGBT rights crackdown may be mirrored in Kenya and other East African states.

The proposed Kenyan law punishes gay sex with at least 10 years in prison and 'aggravated homosexuality' with death penalty.

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How to treat melasma—strict sun protection, oral therapies and targeted lasers

Classic features of the disease include brown, gray-brown, or bluish patches on cheeks, forehead, upper lip, nose, and chin—often forming a mask-like pattern.

Grounded no more: Andhra govt revives no-frills Dagadarthi airport near Nellore to boost south coast link

As Visakhapatnam readies a mega airport, the Andhra Pradesh government has revived its shelved Dagadarthi project, aiming to boost cargo and connectivity on the south coast.

Oreshnik, ATACMS & Storm Shadow: All about the missiles Russia and Ukraine are firing

Both the Russian and Ukrainian militaries are leaning on drones, but they’re also firing cruise and ballistic missiles, some of them relatively new and experimental.

Thank you Trump, again. India now has reason to shed fear of free trade and spur reform

UK, EFTA already in the bag and EU on the way, many members of RCEP except China signed up, and even restrictions on China being lifted, India has changed its mind on trade.