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GJA President represents Ghana at 2026 IFJ Centenary Congress in Paris
The 2026 Centenary Congress of the International Federation of Journalists held in Paris brought together hundreds of journalists, media executives, trade union leaders, and press freedom advocates from across the world to commemorate 100 years of global solidarity in journalism and media unionism. The historic congres...
Driver arrested after chasing down child cyclist on footpath
A woman has been arrested after driving towards a boy who was riding his bike in a neighbourhood in the US city of Cheney.
Multiple suspects at large after five shot at Virginia State University, police say
Five people have been injured, one critically, in a shooting at Virginia State University (VSU) involving multiple suspects.
Israel Envoy names Iran as biggest threat to global stability
Israel’s Ambassador to Ghana, Roey Gilad, has described Iran as the biggest threat to global peace and stability, citing its foreign policy since 1979 and support for armed groups across the Middle East. Speaking in an interview on JoyNews, Ambassador Gilad said no country poses a greater danger to world stability than...
Qatar denies capturing three Iranian pilots after downing fighter jets
Iran has called for the release of three Iranian pilots it said were captured by Qatar after two fighter jets werehit by air defences during a military operation at the start of the US-Iran war.
Oil rises above $115 and Asia shares slide as Iran war enters fifth week
Global oil prices jumped and stocks fell sharply on Monday in Asia after the US-Israel war with Iran entered its fifth week.
Journalists at Australia’s national broadcaster begin 24-hour strike over pay
Hundreds of journalists at Australia's national broadcaster walked off the job on Wednesday over pay, conditions, and the possible use of AI to replace them.
From promised jobs to the frontlines: How Ghanaian recruits signed irregular Russian military contracts
Kwasi Oppong (not his real name) is overwhelmed with grief after he reflects on the worst nightmare he has encountered since he signed up to fight for Russia in its special military operation against Ukraine. “We have seen death, dead bodies, blood, what else again, but it was my decision to fight in this war.” […]
Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards Somalia
Somali pirates have hijacked an oil tanker off the coast of Yemen, according to multiple Somali security officials that spoke with the BBC.
UN slavery resolution a pathway to healing and justice – President Mahama
President John Dramani Mahama has underscored the significance of a proposed United Nations resolution on slavery. He described it as a vital step towards healing and reparative justice for millions of affected people worldwide. Speaking during deliberations at the UN headquarters, President Mahama said the resolution,...
These twins were born within minutes of each other – but have different dads
Twins Michelle and Lavinia Osbourne have always shared a special connection.
Oil traders bet millions minutes before Trump’s Iran talks post
Traders bet hundreds of millions of dollars on oil contracts just minutes before US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that the US would postpone strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure.