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.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
American rapper Macklemore opened his ‘Free Palestine’ tour before a sold-out crowd in Dublin after announcing that all tour proceeds would support organisations helping Palestinians. The three-city tour comes after his exclusion from Ed Sheeran’s concerts following pro-Palestinian remarks. Published On 27 Oct 202627 Oct 2026 Share Macklemore opens ‘Free Palestine’ tour in Dublin on…
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Vegetables on sale at a supermarket in Seoul, Wednesday / Yonhap Consumer sentiment fell in October due mainly to a stock market correction and prolonged Middle East tensions, the central bank said Tuesday. The composite consumer sentiment index (CCSI) stood at 105.4 this month, down 1.2 points from September, according to a survey by the…
