Trump says Iran is sealed off. But can new US task force stop weapons flow? | US-Israel war on Iran
It was another bold statement from United States President Donald Trump: An edict in his…
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…
Trump says Iran is sealed off. But can new US task force stop weapons flow? | US-Israel war on Iran
It was another bold statement from United States President Donald Trump: An edict in his usual inflated style, claiming that the US had almost sealed Iran off from the rest of the world. “Very little gets into, or out of, Iran!” the US president posted on his Truth Social account on Sunday, a day after…
New Economy: Ato Forson briefs chiefs ahead of 2027 Budget
Ato Forson tells the National House of Chiefs the four-year New Economy programme will transform Ghana’s economic structure, to be unveiled in the 2027 Budget.
Filmmaker Lee Chang-dong finds poetry in fight of the powerless individual
Lee Chang-dong / Courtesy of Netflix “‘Possible’ and ‘love’ are both commonly used words, but when they came together, the combination felt unfamiliar. I wondered, ‘What kind of love is possible?’ I thought the title would pose a question to audiences and prompt them to reflect on the nature of love.” The title “Possible Love”…
Wonder Kutor files nomination for NDC Deputy National Communications Officer position
Wonder Victor Kutor, a member of the National Executive Committee of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), has filed his nomination to contest the position of Deputy National Communications Officer in the party’s upcoming national executive elections.
We’re moving from temporary job opportunities towards a production-driven economy – Ato Forson
Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has called on traditional authorities to support government’s proposed economic transformation agenda, arguing that temporary employment schemes cannot provide a lasting solution to Ghana’s youth unemployment challenge.
Defense chief signals potential shift in plans to integrate military academies
Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul speaks during a National Defense Committee meeting at the National Assembly in Seoul, Monday. Yonhap Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul said Monday the government may review the location of an envisioned integrated military academy, signaling a shift in its push to establish a single institution in the central city of Daejeon amid…
Jongno 3-ga: where history lives on
When I first worked in Jongno District nearly five decades ago, Jongno 3-ga was a place of teahouses and quiet storefronts. Today, it glows with neon signs, creative studios and bustling nightlife. Yet beneath these changes, its enduring spirit remains remarkably intact. Jongno 3-ga’s greatness lies in accommodating seemingly incompatible worlds: old and new, quiet…
What ‘catastrophic’ South Africa local election results mean for ANC | Elections News
South Africa’s African National Congress (ANC) has recorded its worst-ever result in local elections, more than three decades after the party of Nelson Mandela led the country out of apartheid and into democratic rule. While the ANC remains the country’s largest party, Wednesday’s vote appeared to confirm it is locked in a downward spiral amid…
ADB launches Green-Grow Scheme to empower smallholder vegetable farmers
“Ghana’s agricultural transformation must be driven by deliberate investments that empower farmers to produce more, earn more, and contribute meaningfully to national development. Through the Green-Grow initiative, ADB is expanding its agricultural financing mandate. We believe that when farmers succeed, communities prosper, businesses grow, and the national economy becomes stronger,” Mr Sarpong said.
Basiera Saankara files nomination for NDC National Youth Organiser position
Saankara is seeking to lead the party's youth wing with a focus on financial independence, leadership development and grassroots mobilisation ahead of the 2028 general election.
