South Korean Opposition Pushes For President’s Impeachment
On Wednesday, South Korea's opposition took steps to impeach President Yoon Suk Yeol following his dramatic yet brief declaration of martial law, which led to thousands of protesters taking to the streets. Yoon’s shock bid to suspend civilian rule for the first time in over four decades—before being overturned by lawmakers in a night of drama—plucked South Korea into deep...
South Sudan Announces Two Years Extension Of Transitional Government
South Sudan's unity government on Wednesday announced a two-year extension of the post-civil war "transitional period" earlier scheduled to end in 2023. This they say is a new "roadmap" to the peace deal denounced by some foreign sponsors. "After len...
Inflation: Ghana’s Central Bank Raises Interest Rate To 22%
The Bank of Ghana (BOG) has increased its monetary policy rate (MPR) from 19 percent to 22 percent in a bid to curb inflationary pressures and halt the depreciation of the cedi against the US dollar. The decision was announced on Wednesday by the country’s central bank via a statement issued after its emergency monetary policy committee (MPC) meeting. The monetary...
Trump, Harris Presidential Election Debate Fixed
The US Presidential election first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris has been slated for September 10. ABC reports that it would host the first showdown between Trump and Harris on September 10, confirming the development in a post on X. The disclosure follows Trump’s statement on Thursday that he would be open to debating his opponent multiple times before...
Ukraine Asks Turkey To “Detain” Russian-Flagged Ship Carrying Ukrainian Grain
Ukraine has requested that Turkish authorities detain a Russian-flagged ship carrying Ukrainian grain, the country's ambassador to Turkey Vasyl Bodnar told CNN Saturday. The Zhibek Zholy vessel is currently at anchor near the Turkish port of...
‘Don’t Lie To Yourselves’: Potential Russia-NATO Conflict Can Go Nuclear, Medvedev Warns
Flooding Ukraine with weapons increases the odds of a conflict between Russia and NATO, which can turn into a nuclear war, Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council Dmitry Medvedev wrote on Telegram on Thursday. "Efforts by NATO countries to flo...
COVID-19: 25 Million Jobs Could Be Lost, Says Labour Organization
The International Labour Congress says almost 25 million jobs could be lost worldwide as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Mr Guy Ryder, ILO Director-General, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said the finding was according to a new assessment by the ILO. He said, “An initial assessment of the impact of COVID-19 on the global world of...
Tyson Fury Beats Dillian Whyte, Remains Undefeated
Two-time heavyweight champion, Tyson Fury, has defended his title after beating compatriot, Dillian Whyte, by knockout. Whyte was knocked out in the fourth round after taking an uppercut from Fury. Despite trying to continue the fight, referee Mark L...
“Swedish People Will Be Best Protected Within The NATO Alliance,” Prime Minister Says
Russia's "full-scale aggression" against Ukraine led to the "watershed moment" for Sweden to decide to apply for a NATO membership, Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson said Thursday at the Rose Garden. "My government has come to the conclusion that ...
Zelensky Plans To Meet Trump To End War
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Friday that he would soon meet US leader Donald Trump, as part of efforts to end the Russian invasion. “We have agreed on a meeting at the highest level –- with President Trump in the near future. A lot can be decided before the New Year,” Zelensky said on social media. The comments came after...
