Ghana Probes Ministers Death After Military Helicopter Crash
Ghana has launched a full investigation into a military helicopter crash that killed the killed the country’s defence and environment ministers and six other people, President John Mahama announced Thursday. Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah, Environment Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed and six others people, including senior political figures and the air force crew, died in the crash on Wednesday. “The Ghana...
Trump Demands US College Enrollment To Prove Fairness
President Donald Trump issued an order Thursday demanding that US universities supply enrollment data as evidence they are not considering an applicant’s race when awarding admission. The Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that affirmative action by universities on the basis of race was unlawful, but said that they could use statements about the racial experiences of candidates when deciding on...
Israeli Security Cabinet To Hold Talks Over Future Gaza War Plans
Israel’s security cabinet was expected to meet later Thursday to discuss military plans in Gaza, Israeli media said, as the families of hostages launched a desperate plea for help aboard a flotilla to the territory. The planned meeting comes as international outrage over the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza has ratcheted up pressure on Israel, with UN agencies warning of...
S.Africa’s Ramaphosa Engage Trump Ahead Of 30% Tariffs Imposition
President Cyril Ramaphosa called President Donald Trump ahead of the US imposition of 30-percent tariffs on South African exports Thursday and the leaders agreed to “further engagements”, the government said. The South African government has been negotiating hard to avoid the tariffs, the highest in sub-Saharan Africa, which it says could cost around 30,000 jobs. The presidents’ telephone call on Wednesday...
Billions Of Dollars’ Flowing Into US Following Tariff Deadline — Trump
The United States began imposing higher tariffs on goods from dozens of trading partners on Thursday, marking a significant escalation in President Donald Trump’s efforts to reshape global trade in America’s favor. Just before the new tariffs took effect, Washington separately announced it would double tariffs on Indian imports to 50 percent and impose a 100 percent duty on many...
Trump Says Likely To Hold Talks With Putin Soon Amid Ukraine Ceasefire
U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated he could meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin “very soon,” following what he described as highly productive talks in Moscow between Putin and Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff. The proposed summit was discussed during a phone call between Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, which reportedly included NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte and the...
Putin Meets US Envoy In Moscow Ahead Of Trump’s Ukraine Sanctions Deadline
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow on Wednesday, the Kremlin confirmed, just two days before a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Russia to halt its military offensive in Ukraine or face new sanctions. Trump, who has repeatedly claimed he could end the war within 24 hours of taking office, has given...
Uk Charity Watchdog Exonerate Prince Harry Of ‘Bullying’ In African Charity Row
The UK charity watchdog Wednesday cleared Prince Harry of accusations of bullying in a row with an African charity he founded, but deplored that the bitter internal dispute was played out in public. The charity Sentebale was at the centre of an explosive boardroom dispute in March and April when chairperson Sophie Chandauka publicly accused Harry, the youngest son of...
US Envoy Arrives In Moscow Ahead Of Trump’s Sanctions Deadline
U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff arrived in Moscow on Wednesday for high-level talks with Russian officials, according to state media, as President Donald Trump’s deadline for potential new sanctions over the war in Ukraine approaches. Trump has given Russia until Friday to end its offensive in Ukraine or face fresh penalties. While the White House has not yet detailed what measures...
Iran Executes Man Found Guilty Of Spying For Israel Amid Recent Conflict
Iranian authorities announced on Wednesday that they had executed a man convicted of spying for Israel and leaking information about a nuclear scientist killed during the recent 12-day conflict between the two nations. According to the judiciary's Mizan Online website, "Roozbeh Vadi... was executed following legal proceedings and the Supreme Court’s confirmation of his sentence." The report stated that Vadi provided...
