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Chief Imam condemns killing of Iran’s supreme leader
Osman Nuhu Sharubutu has conveyed his sympathies to the Government and citizens of Islamic Republic of Iran following the reported assassination of the country’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a statement dated Tuesday, March 3, Ghana’s Muslim community described the incident as a painful moment not only fo...
Ghana Embassy in Washington announces disruption of online services
The Ghana Embassy in Washington, D.C. has announced a temporary disruption to some of its online services due to technical challenges affecting its systems. In a public notice, the Embassy said its website is currently unavailable, which has disrupted access to some services provided by the Mission. It advised persons...
Funerals held for students and staff after Iran school strike
Funerals have been held for students and staff killed in what Iranian authorities have said was a US-Israeli strike on a school in southern Iran. Iranian officials said more than 160 people were killed when a girls’ school was hit in the city of Minab on Saturday, as the US and Israel launched widespread strikes […]
Rogue sperm donor who says he’s fathered 180 children won’t be on child’s birth certificate
A prolific sperm donor who claims to have fathered 180 children around the world will not be able to have his name on one of his children’s birth certificates. Robert Albon, who calls himself Joe Donor and advertises on Facebook and Instagram, offers sperm donation in several unlicensed ways. He made a declaration of p...
Man in court for conspiring with stepmother to kill father in Nigeria
A man has been arraigned before a Kano Magistrate’s Court for allegedly conspiring with his father’s former wife to kill his father. The suspect, Nura Usman, and his father’s former wife, Izzatu Aliyu, appeared before Magistrate’s Court where they were charged with conspiracy to commit an offence and attempted murder....
Escaped tiger shot by German police after attacking man
An escaped tiger believed to be owned by Germany’s “Tiger Queen” has been shot dead by police after attacking one of its keepers. Police told the BBC a 72-year-old man was seriously injured after being attacked on Sunday while he was inside the animal’s enclosure, located in a privately-owned facility on the outskirts...
‘Massive’ numbers killed by gunmen in latest Nigeria attack, senator tells BBC
A Nigerian senator has told the BBC that “massive” numbers of civilians were killed by armed men who attacked their village in Borno state on Wednesday, although he did not have the precise figure. “The number of people killed actually is very massive, but we don’t know the exact number, because I rely on the […]
Uber partners Zipline to bring drone deliveries to Uber Eats
Uber is investing in drone delivery company Zipline and partnering with the startup to expand drone deliveries through its Uber Eats platform. The companies announced on Monday, August 17, 2026, that Zipline drones are expected to begin making deliveries on Uber Eats by the end of the year. The initial service will ope...
Armed robots take to the battlefield in Ukraine war
Since the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the war in Ukraine has developed into a high-tech conflict. Swarms of spy and killer drones have set the skies of Ukraine abuzz, and uncrewed boats have crippled the Russian navy in the Black Sea. Now, Ukraine has embarked on a massive programme to deploy armed robots on...
No Ghanaian casualties as gov’t activates Middle East evacuation plan – Ablakwa assures
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has confirmed that no Ghanaian has been killed or injured following the recent escalation of tensions in the Middle East, as government intensifies measures to safeguard its citizens in the region. In a Facebook update on Tuesday, March 3, the Minister said he convened a virtual meeting with Gha...
US Senate vote fails to rein in Trump war powers on Iran
A bipartisan resolution aimed at limiting President Donald Trump’s ability to wage war in Iran has failed in the US Senate, as the strikes continue. The war powers measure was rejected in a 53-47 vote largely along party lines. It would have halted US military action in Iran without congressional approval. Democrats ar...
Gold gains on weaker dollar, easing inflation concerns
Gold prices rose on Tuesday, supported by a weaker dollar and easing energy costs after U.S. President Donald Trump suggested the war in the Middle East could end soon. A respite from a potential war-driven surge in inflation would likely reduce the likelihood of central banks raising interest rates, a positive for no...