US issues new Cuba sanctions as UN experts warn of ‘energy starvation’
The United States has imposed a host of new sanctions related to Cuba, amid a months-long pressure campaign against the island nation.…
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CBP arrests 28 in massive child pornography operation across 8 cruise ships, including Disney vessel
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers boarded eight cruise ships docked in San Diego, California, including a Disney vessel,…
Ceasefire at risk as Pakistan and Afghanistan report cross-border attacks
Pakistan and Afghanistan have accused one another of launching new cross-border attacks. Afghanistan’s Taliban authorities said on Monday that four…
Iran’s foreign minister leaves Pakistan, heads to Russia for more talks
Iran’s top diplomat, Abbas Araghchi, has left Islamabad for Moscow, the Iranian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said, as mediators hope…
Mali Defence Minister Reported Killed Amid Coordinated Attacks Across Country
Sadio Camara has reportedly been killed following coordinated attacks targeting military installations and his residence in Mali. According to Al…
UK says cooperating closely with US on security ahead of King Charles’ visit
Britain’s government remains in close cooperation with U.S. security services ahead of King Charles’ visit to the United States this week, a…
Suspect in custody, 1 police officer killed, other in critical condition, after shooting at Chicago hospital
A Suspect has been taken into custody after two Chicago Police Department (CPD) officers were shot inside a Chicago hospital,…
Who is Cole Allen? California man named as suspect in White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting
The man accused of opening fire at the Washington Hilton Hotel during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner has been identified…
CBP and Border Patrol arrest 60 individuals on 3 smuggling boats off the California coast
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) partnered to arrest 60 people onboard three intercepted…
Trump scraps Pakistan trip for Iran talks, says U.S. won’t “chase meetings”
President Donald Trump has called off plans to send a U.S. delegation to Pakistan for indirect discussions with Iran. The…
Pope Calls for Unity in Angola as 100,000 Gather for Mass Near Luanda
Pope Leo on Sunday urged Angolans to move beyond decades of division and conflict, addressing an estimated 100,000 people at…
‘I Won the 2023 Election’ — Peter Obi Reiterates Claim Despite Official Results
Peter Obi, a chieftain of the African Democratic Congress (ADC), has reaffirmed his claim that he won Nigeria’s 2023 presidential…
Nigeria ‘Bleeding from Within’ as N34.44tn Goes Missing — Peter Obi Raises Alarm Former presidential candidate Peter Obi has raised…
OSP Should Have Been Scrapped Earlier — Duncan Amoah Criticises Legal Basis
Executive Secretary of the Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC), Duncan Amoah, has questioned the legal foundation of the Office of…
Ghana Gas Restores Operations After Brief Emergency Shutdown
The Ghana National Gas Company has fully resumed operations following a temporary emergency shutdown on April 15, 2026, assuring the…
Shipping Firms Hold Back on Hormuz Transit, Seek Safety Assurances Despite Iran Reopening
Global shipping companies have responded cautiously to Iran’s announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is open, saying key safety and…
US to Maintain Iran Blockade Despite Strait of Hormuz Staying Open, Tehran Says
Iran’s foreign minister says the Strait of Hormuz remains “completely open” to commercial shipping for the duration of the ceasefire.…
Lebanon Ceasefire Begins as Trump Signals Progress on Iran Talks
A 10-day ceasefire in Lebanon has taken effect, temporarily halting clashes between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah group. Israeli Prime…
World Bank Plans Up to $100 Billion Lifeline for Countries Hit by Middle East War
The World Bank could mobilize between $80 billion and $100 billion over the next 15 months to support countries severely…
U.S. Signals Confidence in Iran Deal While Threatening Tougher Sanctions
The United States said on Wednesday it is optimistic about securing a deal to end its conflict with Iran, while…
Iranian attacks continue in the Gulf, raising questions about ceasefire
Euronews journalists in Dubai and Doha are reporting new attacks across the Gulf, rattling the short-lived relief about the US-Iran…
Trump announces ceasefire as Iran agrees to safe Hormuz passage
The United States and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire, brokered by Pakistan, temporarily halting a six-week conflict that…
Nane Heritage Foundation Inspects Ongoing Health Project At Anidzi In Afram Plains
The Nane Heritage Foundation, a non-governmental organization committed to improving healthcare delivery and enhancing the well-being of underserved communities across…
Ghana demands compensation for slavery in landmark UN vote
Slavery was the “most horrendous crime that took place in the history of mankind”, Ghana’s foreign minister has told the…