Women say that embassy officials added a new level of indignity to the abuse they suffered while working abroad.

Countries around the world threatened to wage a trade war with the United States as President Donald Trump‘s sweeping tariffs fed expectations for a global downturn and sharp price hikes for swathes of goods in the world’s biggest consumer market. The penalties announced by Trump on Wednesday triggered a plunge in world financial markets and drew condemnation from other … The post Trump

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has expressed concern over new tariffs announced by the United States, warning that the move could further destabilize an already fragile global economy. This follows the US President Donald Trump’s announcement of sweeping new tariffs on goods imported from the rest of the world arguing that it will boost the […] The post IMF warns US tariffs pose threat

 Families of Philippine drug war victims who say they have been targeted by a “coordinated” campaign of online harassment urged law enforcers on Friday to investigate the attacks and identify those responsible to help them pursue legal action. Among them is Sheerah Escudero, whose 18-year-old brother’s bloodied body was found in 2017 with hands bound … The post Families

WN: 2 arrested for illegal possession and discharge of firearms at funeral

Hackers targeting Australia’s major pension funds in a series of coordinated attacks have stolen savings from some members at the biggest fund, according to a source with knowledge of the matter, and compromised more than 20,000 accounts. National Cyber Security Coordinator Michelle McGuinness said in a statement she was aware of “cyber criminals” targeting accounts … The post Hackers

 The Paramount Chief of Yilo Krobo and President of the Yilo Krobo Tra­ditional Council, Okpleme Nuer Annorbaa Sasraku II, has called for urgent action to address regional and district boundary issues in Ghana. He explained that regional and district boundaries have become a major concern for traditional au­thorities, and urged stakeholders to collaborate in finding … The post Take

 The Minority Lead­er in Parliament, Afenyo-Markin, has advised the govern­ment to redirect its focus from political prosecutions to economic empow­erment. He said there was the need for job creation and support for key sectors of the economy. The minority leader made the call during the closing of the 2025 budget debate in Parliament, ar­guing that … The post Redirect

 The Vice President, Pro­fessor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman, has called for a conscious effort in preserving the cultural values that identified Ghanaians as one people. Preserving such cultural values she said was key to nation building. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang made the call at the launch of a 409-page book titled “Ephraim Amu: Nationalist, Poet, and Theologian (1899-1995)”, … The post Let’s

A three-day training workshop on gender-based violence and oth­er critical issues affecting the reproductive health among young adolescents has been organised for journalists and media practitioners in the Upper East Region. The workshop, organised by the Forum for African Women Edu­cationists (FAWE) Ghana chapter was to equip participants with the requisite knowledge and skills in … The post UER:

 In a significant move to foster economic growth and scientific collabo­ration, Imperial College London in the United Kingdom (UK) has launched its first African hub, Im­perial Global Ghana, in Accra. This initiative aims to bridge the innovation ecosystems of Ghana and the UK, facilitating the ex­change of ideas, talent, and capital. President of Imperial College … The post  First

The trade war initiated by the United States was a logical consequence for the EU countries, resulting from the weakening of their econo­mies due to the Russophobic policies they pursued, says Sergey Mironov, leader of the “A Just Russia – Patriots – For Truth” party and faction in the State Duma. “Even at the height … The post Sergey

Bank of Ghana cable theft accused walks on GH?1m bail

 The trade war initiated by the United States was a logical consequence for the EU countries, resulting from the weak­ening of their economies due to the Russophobic policies they pursued, says Sergey Mironov, leader of the “A Just Russia – Patriots – For Truth” party and faction in the State Duma. “Even at the height … The post  EU trade war with US appeared first on Ghanaian

The Minister of Finance Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has justified higher taxes for mining companies in the 2025 budget statement with the decision to increase the Growth & Sustainability Levy on mining companies from 1% to 3%, saying that it is to ensure fair contribution. Gold mining companies will now pay higher taxes on super-normal profits, […] The post Finance

 The Executive Director of Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC), Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, together with Tara Connor, Vice President, Global Social Investment, and Country Director for Sao Tome and Princi­pe, Kosmos Energy and other key stakeholders, recently conducted a site visit to some KIC-incubated businesses in the Central Region of Ghana. This visit was part of KIC’s ongoing … The post KIC

The Finance Minister, Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson, has emphasized that no country can develop without a strong industrial base. He stated that while trade is important, Ghana must adopt deliberate policies to promote local production. He questioned why the country continues to import basic commodities such as sugar and rice, despite having the capacity to […] The post Ato

Slovakia on Wednesday approved a plan to cull 350 bears following the latest deadly attack on a human. A 59-year-old man whose body was found in central Slovakia on Sunday appeared to have been mauled, authorities said. Environment minister Tomáš Taraba said bear attacks on humans have been on the rise and reached 1,900 last […] The post Slovakia approves cull of 350 bears after

A jailed Tunisian opposition activist facing state conspiracy charges has launched a hunger strike to protest against being barred from appearing in person at his own trial, according to his defence team. Jaouhar Ben Mbarek, member of the opposition National Salvation Front and Citizens Against the Coup group which oppose President Kais Saied, insists on […] The post Jailed Tunisian opposition

The Trump administration has imposed a steep 50 percent tariff on Lesotho, a small, impoverished African nation of two million people – the highest tariff levied on any country. The measure delivers a severe blow to Lesotho’s economy, which relies heavily on exports for its modest $2bn gross domestic product (GDP). United States President Donald […] The post Trump imposes 50% tariff on Lesotho appeared