Early on Friday morning, a 31-year-old female trainee doctor retired to sleep in a seminar hall after a gruelling day at one of India’s oldest hospitals. It was the last time she was seen alive. The next morning, her colleagues discovered her half-naked body on the podium, bearing extensive inju­ries. Police later arrested a hospital … The post Rape and murder of doctor

A US citizen has been detained in Russia for alleged violence against a police officer, local media report. The man was arrested in a Moscow hotel on the night of 12 August after refusing to “provide identification documents”, news agency Interfax said on Wednesday, citing Russia’s Investigative Committee. A criminal case has been opened against … The post US man held in

Flooding in Ye­men has left at least 57 people dead and thousands displaced, the UN has said. More than 34,000 families were affected by the heavy rains, which began in late June and intensified in early August, accord­ing to the UN humanitarian affairs office (OCHA). It has worsened the coun­try’s “already dire humanitarian situation” as … The post Yemen flooding leaves at least

When Ro­berto Macri built his luxury hotel in the Ken­yan coastal village of Kipini, it was about 100m (330ft) away from the beautiful waters of the Indian Ocean. For nearly two decades his busi­ness thrived as tourists arrived in droves to enjoy the pristine beach and sunny weather. The Tana Lodge Hotel, which was built … The post Despair as sea slowly swallows Kenyan beauty spot appeared

Nigerian lawmakers are considering a bill that would impose punishments of up to 10 years in jail for actions deemed subversive, a move that crtics see as an attempt to crack down on dissent following a wave of anti-government protests. The proposed Counter Subversion Bill, current­ly in its early stages of debate, introduces a 10-year … The post Nigeria considers tough

The death toll from a landslide at a vast gar­bage dump in Uganda’s capital Kampala last week has risen to 26, while 39 people remain missing, police said on Wednesday. Late on Friday a mountain of garbage collapsed at a landfill site on the outskirts of Kampala, burying dozens of homes as people slept. As … The post  Uganda garbage landslide death toll rises to 26, 39 missing

Contractors working on the second phase of the Obetsebi-Lamptey Interchange in Accra have started applying bitumen as they work around the clock to complete the project by next month in order to ensure free flow of traffic in the capital. When the Ghanaian Times visited the project site yesterday, the dust covering commuters had reduced, … The post Asphalt overlay on Obetsebi-Lamptey

Ghana and five northern Euro­pean countries have advocated reforms in the structure of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to reflect a more balanced representation of the UN member countries. According to the countries, which include Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden, the imbalanced structure of the council made it unable to fulfill its mandate … The post Ghana, Nordics call for reforms

 The President of the Ghana Football Associa­tion (GFA), Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, has backed Nsoatreman FC to excel in their debut CAF Confederation Cup campaign. Nsoatreman, which clinched the 2023-24 MTN FA Cup, will host Chad Premier League side, Elect Sport FC, in the prelimi­nary round. President Simeon-Okraku told the players: “You carry the aspirations of … The post GFA

 Desmond Offei, Head Coach of the National U-20 team, Black Sat­ellites, has commenced camping ahead of this year’s WAFU Zone B Championship. The 35 players reported to the camp venue, Ghanaman Soccer Centre of Excellence, Prampram, on Sundayfor the first phase of preparations. Among the 35-man squad were players drawn from the just-end­ed Africa Games … The post Black Satellites in camp

Manchester United have signed Bayern Mu­nich pair, Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, in a move that could cost nearly £60m. De Ligt has signed a five-year contract, and Mazraoui a four-year deal, both with the option to extend for a further year. Mazraoui could be immediately called upon by United to deputise at left-back … The post Man Utd sign De Ligt, Mazraoui from Bayern Munich

The President of the Ghana Journalists Association (GJA), Albert Kwabe­na Dwumfour, has stressed the commitment of the association to promote responsible journalism in the era of technological transfor­mation. He explained that, while the association would push for the protection of media freedom, there was the need for media practitioners to guard against pub­lication of defamatory … The post We

 Nominee for Supreme Court Justice, Sophia Rosseta Bernasko Es­sah,says she is committed to her judicial oath stating that fairness will be her guiding principles if she gets the nod to sit on the bench of the apex court. According to her, the judiciary held a “priestly place” in the administration of justice and judges must … The post I’m committed to my oath — SC Justice nominee

 Women’s Advocate, Ms Agnes Opoku Sarpong, has urged the youth, particularly women, to discover their talents as a means to self-development and empow­erment. “Harness your talents, pursue education, and uphold moral values as integral steps towards personal empowerment and socie­tal advancement,” she said. Ms Sarpong, who is also a journalist, made the call during the … The post Women’s

 Olympic javelin gold medalist, Arshad Nadeem, received a total of 250 million rupees ($897,000) on Tuesday as Pakistan continued to celebrate his record-breaking throw at the Paris Games. Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, announced 150 million rupees ($538,000) for Nadeem at a special ceremony to honour the star athlete in Islamabad. Sharif ’s announce­ment came … The post Pakistan