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…
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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…
Gambia appoints British barrister to prosecute gruesome Jammeh-era crimes
British barrister Martin Hackett has been appointed as The Gambia’s first special prosecutor to try those responsible for human rights…
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…
China imports US oil for Asian fuel markets amid Hormuz crisis
China is moving to resume large-scale purchases of United States liquefied natural gas (LNG) and crude oil, as supply disruptions…
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…
US Denies Nuclear Plan as Deadline Over Threat to Iran Looms
The United States has denied any intention to use nuclear weapons against Iran, even as a deadline set by President…
Indonesia Mourns Fallen Peacekeepers from Lebanon Conflict
Indonesia has repatriated the remains of three United Nations peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon during the ongoing conflict involving Israel.…
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…
World Bank tasks private sector to co-design future workforce
The World Bank Group has called on the domestic private sector to take a far more active role in shaping…
Progress in reducing child deaths slows as 4.9 million children die before age five
An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new estimates released today.…
Senegal government alleges ‘corruption’ at Caf and calls for inquiry into Afcon chaos
The government of Senegal has called for an “independent international investigation into suspected corruption” at the governing body of African football (Caf),…
Freddie Blay granted GH¢800k bail in Kitase demolition case
The Koforidua High Court has granted bail to former National Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Freddie Blay, in…
Finance Minister confirms start of public sector recruitments despite high wage bill
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has announced that the administration has “commenced processes for the recruitment of staff into…
I Won’t Take My Common Fund Anymore – Okyere Baafi
The Member of Parliament for New Juaben South, Michael Okyere Baafi, has made it clear that he will no longer…
Refund GH¢113m collected from unsuccessful applicants — Ntim Fordjour to Interior Ministry
The Minority in Parliament has called on the Ministry of the Interior (Ghana) to refund about GH¢113 million collected from…