Countries around the world threatened to wage a trade war with the United States as President Donald Trump‘s sweeping tariffs fed expectations for a global downturn and sharp price hikes for swathes of goods in the world’s biggest consumer market. The penalties announced by Trump on Wednesday triggered a plunge in world financial markets and drew condemnation from other … The post Trump

 Families of Philippine drug war victims who say they have been targeted by a “coordinated” campaign of online harassment urged law enforcers on Friday to investigate the attacks and identify those responsible to help them pursue legal action. Among them is Sheerah Escudero, whose 18-year-old brother’s bloodied body was found in 2017 with hands bound … The post Families

Hackers targeting Australia’s major pension funds in a series of coordinated attacks have stolen savings from some members at the biggest fund, according to a source with knowledge of the matter, and compromised more than 20,000 accounts. National Cyber Security Coordinator Michelle McGuinness said in a statement she was aware of “cyber criminals” targeting accounts … The post Hackers

 The Paramount Chief of Yilo Krobo and President of the Yilo Krobo Tra­ditional Council, Okpleme Nuer Annorbaa Sasraku II, has called for urgent action to address regional and district boundary issues in Ghana. He explained that regional and district boundaries have become a major concern for traditional au­thorities, and urged stakeholders to collaborate in finding … The post Take

 The Minority Lead­er in Parliament, Afenyo-Markin, has advised the govern­ment to redirect its focus from political prosecutions to economic empow­erment. He said there was the need for job creation and support for key sectors of the economy. The minority leader made the call during the closing of the 2025 budget debate in Parliament, ar­guing that … The post Redirect

 The Vice President, Pro­fessor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyeman, has called for a conscious effort in preserving the cultural values that identified Ghanaians as one people. Preserving such cultural values she said was key to nation building. Prof. Opoku-Agyemang made the call at the launch of a 409-page book titled “Ephraim Amu: Nationalist, Poet, and Theologian (1899-1995)”, … The post Let’s

A three-day training workshop on gender-based violence and oth­er critical issues affecting the reproductive health among young adolescents has been organised for journalists and media practitioners in the Upper East Region. The workshop, organised by the Forum for African Women Edu­cationists (FAWE) Ghana chapter was to equip participants with the requisite knowledge and skills in … The post UER:

 In a significant move to foster economic growth and scientific collabo­ration, Imperial College London in the United Kingdom (UK) has launched its first African hub, Im­perial Global Ghana, in Accra. This initiative aims to bridge the innovation ecosystems of Ghana and the UK, facilitating the ex­change of ideas, talent, and capital. President of Imperial College … The post  First

The trade war initiated by the United States was a logical consequence for the EU countries, resulting from the weakening of their econo­mies due to the Russophobic policies they pursued, says Sergey Mironov, leader of the “A Just Russia – Patriots – For Truth” party and faction in the State Duma. “Even at the height … The post Sergey

 The trade war initiated by the United States was a logical consequence for the EU countries, resulting from the weak­ening of their economies due to the Russophobic policies they pursued, says Sergey Mironov, leader of the “A Just Russia – Patriots – For Truth” party and faction in the State Duma. “Even at the height … The post  EU trade war with US appeared first on Ghanaian

 The Executive Director of Kosmos Innovation Centre (KIC), Benjamin Gyan-Kesse, together with Tara Connor, Vice President, Global Social Investment, and Country Director for Sao Tome and Princi­pe, Kosmos Energy and other key stakeholders, recently conducted a site visit to some KIC-incubated businesses in the Central Region of Ghana. This visit was part of KIC’s ongoing … The post KIC

 The Madina District Court 2 on Wednesday turned down the bail application of Daniel Owusu Koranteng, a businessman, being held in connection with the murder of investigative journalist, Ahmed Hussien Suale. The court after listening to the prosecution and defence counsel, remanded Koranteng, 35, in police custody till April 17, 2025. Prosecution, led by Chief … The post Businessman accused

 The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says all charging entities must stop charging the one per cent Electronic Transfer Levy (E-Levy) from all their channels. It said the directive took effect from the midnight of Wednesday, April 2. A statement issued by the GRA and copied to The Ghanaian Times in Accra yesterday said, its Electronic … The post GRA urges entities to stop charging

To boost agricultural production to feed the nation and provide raw material for agro-industry to create jobs, government will roll out the Feed Ghana Programme (FGP) in Te­chiman, Bono East Region next Friday. This initiative will help implement all elements of the Agriculture for Eco­nomic Transformation Agenda (AETA) that was launched to drive the growth … The post Feed Ghana

U.S. crypto stocks declined in premarket trading on Thursday after President Donald Trump’s latest round of sweeping tariffs rattled investor confidence due to rising global trade tensions, sparking a sell-off in riskier assets. Crypto exchange Coinbase Global (COIN.O),  fell about 4%, while major bitcoin holder Strategy (MSTR.O), dropped 3%. Among miners, MARA Holdings (MARA.O), oRiot Platforms (RIOT.O) and Bitfarms slipped about 4%, 5% … The post U.S.

The global stock market carnage that followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs rippled through early trading in the United States, slamming a wide swath of key industries including retail and technology firms. The tariffs, which threaten to destabilize the world trade order and unsettle businesses, mark a sharp reversal from just a few months ago … The post US

Amazon(AMZN.O), and, separately, a consortium led by OnlyFans founder Tim Stokely are the latest to throw their hats into the ring for TikTok. The site faces an April 5 deadline to reach a deal to find a non-Chinese buyer under threat of being banned from the United States. The Reuters Tariff Watch newsletter is your daily guide to … The post As

The idea of online writing jobs in Kenya draws in thousands every year. The dream? Working from home, setting your hours, and being your own boss. No commute. No micromanaging boss. Just your laptop, a good connection, and a steady stream of clients who appreciate your work. Sounds perfect, right? But the reality is often … The post Freelance Jobs in Kenya: How WriterPro Helps You Succeed

 The branch executive of the National Demo­cratic Congress (NDC) at Attakrom in Dormaa East constituency of the Bono Re­gion, Mr George Yaw, has urged party supporters to use laid down procedures in seeking redress for their grievances. His appeal followed the van­dalisation of the party’s constit­uency office at Wamfie by some irate youth of the … The post NDC

 Muslim leaders have been called upon to support efforts towards es­tablishing a unified Ummah Constitutional Framework in the country. This is to ensure stability and unity within the Muslim community and contribute significantly to the country’s overall development. The Coalition of Muslim Organisations (COMOG) Ghana made the call in a statement signed by the president … The post ‘Develop