Mahama congratulates Luiz Lula da Silva on his re-election as President of Brazil
President Mahama said "together, through the Accra Reset initiative, we will continue championing the Global…
Nasdaq climbs over 1% as AI-linked stocks recover ahead of key earnings
A trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) at the opening bell in New York City, Monday. Tech shares were on the upswing early October 19 as investors opened the week by taking advantage of last week’s pullback in the Nasdaq. Last weeks 4.5 percent drop was due to various…
Mahama congratulates Luiz Lula da Silva on his re-election as President of Brazil
President Mahama said "together, through the Accra Reset initiative, we will continue championing the Global South agenda for the betterment of our peoples"
Twin brothers from Ghana and a Hawaiian woman plead guilty to roles in $9m romance fraud targeting older Americans
All three defendants recently pleaded guilty to Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud. Jamal Abubakari, aka Jamal Abubakar, aka Arrangement, 22, and Kamal Abubakari, aka Kamal Abubakar, aka Lancaster, 22, pleaded guilty Oct. 13. Co-conspirator Amanda Joy Opoku-Boachie, aka Amanda Joy Glum, aka Amanda Joy Kessei Bierman, 53, of Kula, Hawaii, pleaded guilty Oct. 20, 2026.
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro says court banned him from leaving country
Brazil’s right-wing senator and presidential candidate for the Liberal Party (PL) Flavio Bolsonaro gestures on arrival for a campaign meeting at Itanhanga neighborhood, in the southwest zone of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Oct. 9. AFP-Yonhap RIO DE JANEIRO — Flavio Bolsonaro on Monday said a Supreme Court justice had banned him from leaving Brazil, one…
Gyakye Quayson encourages all UN member states to sign, ratify and implement the Accra Convention
On his part, Honourable Joseph Bukari Nikpe, Ghana’s Minister of Transport, highlighted the importance of the transport sector to national development and noted that the Convention would provide greater flexibility, reduce administrative bottlenecks and improve the efficiency of cargo movement across road, rail and air transport networks.
Investigation body chief attends Cabinet meeting for 2nd time amid controversy
Kim Ji-yong, third from left, the inaugural chief of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency, attends a Cabinet meeting at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, Tuesday. Yonhap Kim Ji-yong, the inaugural chief of the Serious Crime Investigation Agency (SCIA), once again attended a Cabinet meeting presided over by President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday, despite opposition…
Palestinian citizens of Israel can vote, but cannot expect change | Israel Election 2026
For the majority of Israelis, the general election on October 27 is a choice between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the forces that oppose him, led by former general Gadi Eisenkot. But for the Palestinian citizens of Israel, who make up 20 percent of the population, the upcoming polls present a different dilemma. As the…
Seoul offers up to 15% savings via local gift card promotion
A promotional poster advertises an additional 5 percent payback on Seoul Love Gift Certificates during the Korea Grand Festival, offering total savings of up to 15 percent / Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government Seoul residents can get more money back on everyday purchases starting Thursday, as the city rolls out additional cashback on local gift…
GTA CEO and deputy’s clash sends the wrong signal; both parties should resolve their differences – Fiifi Boafo
Former Head of Public Affairs at COCOBOD, Fiifi Boafo, has called for an immediate resolution of the reported communication dispute between the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA), Maame Efua Houadjeto, and her deputy, Abeiku Santana. Speaking on Joy News on Monday, October 26, 2026, Mr Boafo questioned the circumstances that…
BLACKPINK’s Jisoo to release 2nd prerelease single ‘Addicted’ on Friday
A promotional teaser image of Jisoo’s new single “Addiction” / Courtesy of BLISSOO Jisoo of K-pop powerhouse BLACKPINK is set to drop “Addicted,” the second prerelease single from her upcoming debut full-length solo album, Friday, her agency said Tuesday. The track will premiere simultaneously across domestic and international music streaming platforms at 8 a.m., according…
Supreme Court finalizes 3-yr prison term for ex-commander over Marine’s death
Lim Seong-geun, jailed former commander of the 1st Division of the Marine Corps, is taken to the office of special counsel Lee Myeong-hyeon’s team in Seoul, Tuesday, to be questioned as a suspect over allegations of government interference in a military probe into the death of a young Marine in 2023. Korea Times photo by…
