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…
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…
“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.
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.
The Judicial Service Staff Association of Ghana (JUSAG), in collaboration with the Senior Staff Association of the Judicial Service of Ghana (SSAJUG), has extended its indefinite strike over unresolved issues relating to the 2026 salary review. The unions announced on Sunday, November 8, 2026, that their members would continue to stay away from work from…
A Samsung Bioepis official, left, explains the global Phase 3 clinical trial result of SB27 at the Society for Immunotherapy of Cancer Annual Meeting 2026 in Phoenix, Ariz., Nov. 6. Courtesy of Samsung Bioepis Samsung Bioepis said Monday that its proposed biosimilar SB27 demonstrated comparable efficacy and safety to Keytruda, a blockbuster cancer immunotherapy drug…
Other factors such as attitude, price-quality inference, self-esteem, brand image, income, social influence, and social media play a critical role in this phenomenon. Here, consumers perceive luxurious, well-known fashion brands as a way to promote their self-esteem. This is especially true for high-fashion products such as bags, shoes, wigs, perfumes, and jewellery.
Main opposition People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok, front row center, floor leader Jeong Jeom-sig, third from left, and other party officials chant slogans denouncing a special counsel bill on alleged fabricated indictments outside Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, Monday. Yonhap A special counsel bill aimed at uncovering alleged politically motivated investigations under former President…
Shortly after Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s visit to Riyadh last week, reports emerged that Damascus was aiding Saudi Arabia in its war against Yemen’s Houthis, an armed group also known as Ansar Allah (Arabic for Supporters of God) and backed by Iran. Security and financial aid appeared to be the cornerstone of the meeting between…
The 2026 U.S. midterm elections delivered a sweeping rebuke to President Donald Trump. Democrats won control of both chambers of Congress, flipping Senate seats even in Republican strongholds such as Texas, Kansas and South Carolina. The night also brought historic firsts such as the first Muslim and the first openly gay man elected to the…
