At least five people, including a four-month-old baby, have been killed after dozens of tornadoes ripped through the central US causing serious damage. Tens of thousands of residents were left without power following separate storms that began on Friday. Four of the deaths happened in Oklahoma, where a state of emergency has been declared in […] The post At least five killed after
A United States Army Major, Kojo Owusu Dartey, currently assigned to Fort Liberty, has been found guilty by a federal jury on multiple charges of dealing in firearms without a license, delivering firearms without notice to the carrier, smuggling goods from the United States and illegally exporting firearms without a license. He was also charged […] The post US
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A federal jury convicted a United States Army Major, currently assigned to Fort Liberty, on charges of dealing in firearms without a license, delivering firearms without notice to the carrier, smuggling goods from the United States, illegally exporting firearms without a license, making false statements made to an agency of the United […] The post Jury finds
Four law enforcement officers have been fatally shot and four others were wounded while serving an arrest warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina. A suspected attacker was found dead in the front yard of a barricaded home after a standoff that lasted three hours, police said. Two other persons of interest were taken into questioning, authorities […] The post Charlotte
For a country saddled with limited opportunities and the resulting brain drain, not many of the citizens are blessed to migrate to and develop an illustrious career in the United States of America (USA). The few Ghanaians who are, hardly look back home, given the myriad of challenges that await any ‘returnee.’ Prof. Dr Grace […] The post Prof.
Somali pirates have released a Bangladesh-flagged vessel and its 23-member crew after a ransom was reportedly paid. The MV Abdullah was carrying coal from Mozambique to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) when it was hijacked off Somalia’s coast about a month ago. The pirates alleged that they received $5m (£4m), but there is no independent confirmation […] The post Somali pirates free
The United States has restricted travel for its embassy personnel in Israel amid fears of an attack by Iran. The US embassy said staff had been told not to travel outside the greater Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Beersheba areas “out of an abundance of caution”. Iran has vowed to retaliate, blaming Israel for a strike […] The post US restricts travel
In the upcoming 2024 elections in the United States, Americans are gearing up for a rematch between President Joe Biden and his previous contender and former President Donald Trump. After securing their parties’ nominations, these two familiar faces will go head-to-head in a presidential election rematch, something that hasn’t happened in 70 years! President Biden […] The post Nana
The first man to receive a genetically modified kidney transplant from a pig has been discharged from the hospital. The 62-year-old was sent home on Wednesday, two weeks after the ground-breaking surgery at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH). Organ transplants from genetically modified pigs have failed in the past. However, the success of this procedure so […] The post Pig kidney
Once the new Cash Reserve Requirement (CRR) policy becomes effective, it is expected to see approximately GH¢16.2billion – US$1.2 billion flow from banks to the Bank of Ghana (BoG). CRR is a rule set by central banks requiring commercial banks to keep a portion of their deposits – local and foreign currency – as cash […] The post Editorial:
The UK and US have signed a landmark deal to work together on testing advanced artificial intelligence (AI). The agreement signed on Monday says both countries will work together on developing “robust” methods for evaluating the safety of AI tools and the systems that underpin them. It is the first bilateral agreement of its kind. UK […] The post UK and US sign landmark agreement
By Ebenezer Chike Adjei NJOKU [email protected] The Ghana Stock Exchange (GSE) is pushing for the reinstatement of the capital gains tax exemption on listed securities, with Managing Director Abena Amoah confident it would deepen investor participation and solidify the bourse’s gains. She believes the tax break, coupled with tax incentives for listing companies, would significantly […] The post
Millions of Americans’ online accounts have been caught up in a “sinister” Chinese hacking plot that targeted US officials, the justice department and FBI said on Monday. Seven Chinese nationals have been charged with enacting a widespread cyber-attack campaign. They are accused of ties to a hacking operation that ran for 14 years. The US […] The post Millions
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday morning after it was struck by a large ship, according to video obtained by CNN. It is unclear if anyone was injured. Maryland Transportation Authority (MTA) says all traffic is being detoured. CNN has reached out to Baltimore City Fire Department for additional information. The 1.6-mile, four-lane […] The post Francis
Niger’s military government announced that it has ended an accord with the US that allowed military personnel and civilian staff from the Department of Defence to operate in Niger – days after holding high-level talks with US diplomatic and military officials this week. “The government of Niger, taking into account the aspirations and interests of […] The post Niger
Citi News’ Nana Tuffour Boateng has been named among 20 journalists selected for a 10-day multi-regional International Reporting Tour entitled “Democracy is More than Election Day” The tour which the Washington Foreign Press Centre organizes for journalists from all geographic regions will take place from March 12- 21, 2024. The tour aims to provide a […] The post Citi
Donald Trump has challenged Joe Biden to TV debates, as the rivals hurtle towards a White House rematch following their sweep of the Super Tuesday votes. The Republican said he would take part in a TV forum with the Democratic president “anytime, anywhere, anyplace” posting online in all capital letters. Mr Biden’s campaign said Mr […] The post Trump
Nikki Haley is suspending her presidential campaign, making Donald Trump the last Republican left in the race. It comes after President Joe Biden and Trump swept the state primaries that were held on Super Tuesday, making a White House rematch between them even more likely. Biden won Democratic nominating contests in 14 states – plus […] The post Haley
The US Supreme Court has struck down efforts by individual states to bar Donald Trump from running as a presidential candidate for November’s election. Justices unanimously overruled Colorado’s decision to disqualify Trump from the Republican primary ballot. Judges in the state had cited an anti-insurrection clause in the US Constitution to ban Trump; similar attempts […] The post US
U.S Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer The U.S. Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Palmer, has expressed worry over the passage of the Anti-LGBTQ bill by the Parliament of Ghana. In Read More... The post Anti-LGBTQ
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