China to invest R2.4bn to subsidise tourist trips
China’s Ministry of Culture and Tourism on Thursday announced an investment of more than 1 billion yuan (about R2.43-billion) to subsidise travel-related spending... Read more.
Middle East conflict, tariffs drive growing discontent with Trump’s performance
A survey released on Tuesday by the Associated Press–NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found Trump’s approval rating had fallen to 33%, down five points... Read more.
NATO chief Mark Rutte dismisses fears of US withdrawal
NATO secretary-general Mark Rutte dismissed concerns over a potential US withdrawal from the alliance in an interview published on Saturday. In an interview with... Read more.
UN’s declaration on slavery: What does it mean for Africa today?
The United Nations General Assembly has reached a historic watershed, overwhelmingly adopting a resolution that designates the transatlantic slave trade as the “gravest... Read more.
Hezbollah leader vows retaliation for Israeli truce violations
Hezbollah’s leader Naim Qassem said on Saturday the ceasefire with Israel must mean a complete halt to aggression, warning the group would retaliate against... Read more.
Ghana’s digital health boom: Apps bridge healthcare gap
In Ghana, a growing number of people are turning to their smartphones to access medical care, as digital health platforms and telemedicine services rapidly expand... Read more.
US, Iran reject ceasefire extension as Pakistan steps up mediation efforts
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Wednesday that an extension of the current US ceasefire with Iran is “not true at this moment”.... Read more.
IMF downgrades global growth forecast amid Middle East conflict
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has downgraded its global economic outlook for 2026 amid the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, saying the war has thrown... Read more.
US-Iran talks end in Islamabad without agreement amid deep divisions
The latest round of peace talks between the US and Iran concluded in Pakistan’s capital early on Sunday without any agreement, exposing deep and persistent... Read more.
Injustice Across the Atlantic: Ghana’s diaspora returnees welcome UN resolution on slave trade
A growing number of people from the African diaspora are returning to Ghana to reconnect with their ancestral roots, and several people are celebrating a landmark... Read more.
