– Google has proposed more changes to its search results in Europe after some smaller rivals complained about lower traffic to their sites resulting from previous tweaks by the Alphabet (GOOGL.O),  unit and as EU antitrust regulators consider levying charges against the company under new EU tech rules. Under the Digital Markets Act, Google is prohibited … The post Google proposes

 The Upper East Regional Minister, Dr Hafiz Bin Salih, says the implementation of the Gulf of Guinea Northern Regions Social Cohesion (SOCO) project has profoundly impacted lives of the people of the beneficiary regions. He disclosed that 530 infrastructure sub-projects had been successfully implemented, with an esti­mated investment of GH¢184, 777,742.07 across the six affected … The post 530

Qualcomm’s (QCOM.O), interest in acquiring Intel (INTC.O), is said to have cooled due to complexities associated with the deal, Bloomberg News reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The complexities associated with acquiring all of Intel has made a deal less attractive to Qualcomm, Bloomberg reported, saying that it is possible Qualcomm may look at pieces of … The post Qualcomm’s

 Google (GOOGL.O), and Facebook-owner Meta Platforms (META.O), urged the Australian government on Tuesday to delay a bill that will ban most forms of social media for children under 16, saying more time was needed to assess its potential impact. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese’s centre-left government wants to pass the bill, which represents some of the toughest controls on children’s social media … The post Google,

The Electoral Commission (EC) has ruled that all votes that may be cast for Ms Akua Donkor, the late presidential candidate of the Ghana Freedom Party (GFP), in the 2024 general election will be treated as invalid ballots. A statement signed and issued by Mr Samuel Tettey, Deputy EC Chairman in Charge of Operations, said … The post Votes for Akua Donkor to be counted as rejected ballots

DR Matthew Opoku Prempeh, New Patriotic Party (NPP) vice presidential candidate, has urged students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), to vote for Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, the party’s presidential candidate, in the 2024 elections. Dr Prempeh, who is running mate for Dr Bawumia, said the NPP pres­idential candidate has exceptional vi­sion for Ghana, … The post Dr Prempeh solicits

 Russia and Ukraine have traded air strikes, after a week of intensifying rhet­oric in which Russia tested a new missile on Ukraine. Russia has made close to 1,500 strikes on Ukraine since Sunday evening on about half of the country’s regions causing dozens of injuries, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said. Meanwhile Ukraine’s military said it … The post Russia, Ukraine

 At least one person has died and three others have been injured after a cargo plane crashed near Vilnius airport in Lithuania in the early hours of Monday. The Boeing 737, operated for DHL by the Spanish cargo airline Swiftair, crashed near a house as it was on its final approach for landing, local authorities … The post One dead and three injured in Lithuania cargo-jet crash

Israel and Lebanon appear to be close to a ceasefire deal, with the Israeli cabinet set to meet on Tuesday to discuss it, Israeli officials say. A 60-day truce is being pro­posed to end fighting between Israel and the Iranian-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah. It is said to include the with­drawal of Israeli forces from southern … The post Israel and Lebanon close to ceasefire deal appeared first

Police in Kenya used tear gas to disperse a peaceful march in Nairo­bi on Monday, commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. Protesters later spoke out against the reac­tion by security forces and highlighted what they say is a lack of government action. Nairobi resident, Waithira Karanja, said they want accountability. … The post Kenyan

 To complement the government’s efforts towards the advancement of STEM education in the country, a Ko­rean-based company, DB Kim Jun­ki Foundation, has presented four electric vehicles to the University of Environment and Sustainable Development at Bunso through the Education Ministry. The vehicles comprised three BYD electric saloon cars and one electric SAIC Dana Delivery Van … The post Education

The Electoral Commission (EC) has assured the public that the 2024 general election will be held on December 7, 2024 starting from 7a.m. to 5p.m. as scheduled. A statement issued in Accra on Saturday, signed by the Deputy Chairman, Opera­tions, Samuel Tettey, has therefore urged the public to dis­regard the disinformation circulated by some media … The post Dispelling

 A 2-Storey, 60-Unit Lockable Stores under the Ghana Secondary Cities Support Programme (GSCSP) of the Yendi Municipality has been inaugurated in Yendi by the Member of Par­liament for the area, Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama. He was joined by Tradition­al Rulers, Northern Regional Minister, Alhaji Shani Alhassan Shaibu, the Yendi Municipal Chief Executive, Alhaji Ahmed Abuba­kari … The post Yendi

 Senior Officers of the Ghana Immigration Ser­vice defeated their junior counterparts 3-0 to win the 2024 Comptroller-General’s end of year football match played at the McDan La Town Park on Friday. A first half brace from Daniel Etse and a second half strike from skipper Divine Mensah capped an afternoon of fine football from both … The post GIS Senior Officers win 2024 Comptroller-General

The Upper West Regional Coordination Council (RCC) has held a joint security service-civilian peace campaign in Wa in order to pro­mote peace ahead of the 2024 general election. The campaign attracted per­sonnel from the various security services in the region, repre­sentatives from departments and agencies, and Civil Society Organisations. They marched through principal streets of … The post UWRCC