15 arrested for illegal sand winning on Accra-Kumasi Expressway corridor
Fifteen persons have been arrested by National Security operatives for allegedly engaging in illegal sand winning on the newly cleared right-of-way for the proposed Accra-Kumasi Expressway. The arrests were made on Wednesday following a tip-off from a whistleblower, after reports that unscrupulous persons had commenced sand winning activities along sections of the corridor. At Sewuah…
GNFS delegation visits injured firefighter in Koforidua
A delegation from the National Headquarters of the Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has visited Station Officer II James Atuahene, who sustained injuries during a fire incident in Koforidua. The visit was on behalf of the Chief Fire Officer, Daniella Mawusi Ntow Sarpong. The delegation was led by the Acting Director of Health Services, ACFO…
Forestry Commission and COCOBOD join forces to tackle cocoa farming-driven deforestation
The Chief Executive Officer of the Forestry Commission, Dr. Hugh Brown has noted that cocoa cultivation has historically been one of the major contributors to deforestation. Source link
Russia labels Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a ‘foreign agent’ | Russia-Ukraine war News
Acclaimed Russian film director who won 2026 Grand Prix award at Cannes, has been critical of the war in Ukraine. Published On 18 Sep 202618 Sep 2026 The winner of a prestigious Cannes Film Festival award has been declared a foreign agent by Russian authorities for his criticism of Moscow’s war in Ukraine. Acclaimed Russian…
Seoul to maintain Ukraine support despite NK POW dispute
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy gives a speech during the U.N. General Assembly at the U.N. headquarters New York, Sept. 23. UPI-Yonhap South Korea will continue supporting Ukraine “as a responsible member of the international community” despite a diplomatic dispute over the disclosure of two North Korean prisoners of war being repatriated to the South, a…
Korea Post to issue Faker commemorative stamps
Lee Sang-hyeok lifts the trophy after winning the 2023 League of Legends World Championship in Seoul, Nov. 19, 2023. Courtesy of Riot Games The Korea Post will issue commemorative stamps honoring esports player Lee Sang-hyeok, better known as Faker, on Oct. 23, celebrating his career and contributions to Korean esports. The state-run postal service under…
