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US, Saudi Arabia set to announce civilian nuclear cooperation deal
The US and Saudi Arabia are expected to announce a deal that will allow the Gulf kingdom to develop a civilian nuclear programme, according to US media reports.
China car giant BYD says it can thrive without US
The recent surge in fuel prices due to the war in Iran has spurred demand for electric vehicles around the world, and Chinese car makers are making the most of the opportunity.
Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls ‘unprecedented’
Russia says Ukraine has launched an "unprecedented attack" on and around St Petersburg, as the city hosted the final day of an economic forum.
UK complacent about war threat, warns defence boss
The UK has been too complacent about the risk of foreign attack, the boss of Europe's biggest defence contractor BAE Systems has warned.
US strikes hit Iran for seventh consecutive night
The US military says it is carrying out the seventh night of strikes on Iran since US President Donald Trump declared the temporary ceasefire agreement was "over".
Trump made more than $1bn from crypto in first year back in office
US President Donald Trump made more than $1bn (£750m) last year from business dealings in cryptocurrency, according to his mandatory financial report for 2025. In a 927-page disclosure, he reported $635m in royalties from a Trump meme coin that has since plunged in value, having launched it days before taking office. H...
International Criminal Court confirms Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger move to leave court
Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have initiated a year-long process of withdrawing from the International Criminal Court (ICC), the court said in a statement. READ ALSO: 700 Ghanaians stranded in Pretoria amid renewed xenophobic tensions Floods killing Ghana’s economy – Peter Quartey
Mahama explores Belarus agro-industrial hub, seeks partnerships to boost Ghana’s food security
President John Dramani Mahama has toured one of Belarus’ largest agro-processing facilities as part of efforts to deepen bilateral cooperation and explore solutions to strengthen Ghana’s food security and agricultural transformation agenda. The visit formed part of the second day of the President’s state visit to Belar...
India’s Ganesh idol makers count the cost of devastating floods
Standing among the broken remains of hundreds of clay idols in his workshop in India's Raigad district, sculptor Dilip Mhatre struggles to hold back his emotions.
AliExpress fined record €550m by EU for allowing sale of illegal goods
Chinese online retail giant AliExpress has been fined a record €550m (£467m) by the EU for allowing the sale of illegal products such as unsafe toys and fake clothes.
Philippines verifying reports of at least five deaths after magnitude 7.8 quake
Audio By Carbonatix A Philippine disaster official said on Monday that authorities are verifying reports of at least five deaths in the southern city of General Santos from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('mjo-article-left_rectangle_mid'); }); Agripino Dacera, the...
Health workers struggle to contain Ebola in Congo camps as distrust grows
After the Kpangba displacement camp became the first in this part of war-torn Congo to record deaths from Ebola two weeks ago, health workers rushed to trace those who had come into contact with the deceased to break chains of transmission.