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Wall Street drifts closer to records as oil prices jump and U.S. manufacturing slumps
Traders William Lawrence, left, and Mark Mueller work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Thursday, May 29, 2025. (AP Photo/Richard Drew) HONG KONG...
Wall Street drifts closer to records as oil prices jump and US manufacturing slumps
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stock indexes drifted closer to records, coming off their stellar May. The S&P 500 rose 0.4% Monday. The Dow Jones...
Britain unveils military overhaul, pledging increased defence spending
Open this photo in gallery: British PM Keir Starmer says Britain and NATO are facing more serious threats than at any time since the Cold...
What happened with the BHP share price in May?
Did you buy BHP shares in May? Here’s how much the ASX 200 miner returned. What happened with the BHP share price in May? You’re reading a...
Trump administration seeks pause after losing second tariff case, says decision jeopardizes trade negotiations
Open this photo in gallery: Two court rulings have found the tariffs exceeded U.S. President Trump’s authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act.Carlos Barria/Reuters The...
In Ukraine, the bold drone attacks against Russia are a rare chance for celebration
Open this photo in gallery: Ukraine’s attack happened hours before a second round of peace talks in Istanbul.Sean Gallup/Getty Images Michael Bociurkiw is a global affairs...
Australian shares are poised to open higher
Australian shares are set to open higher, tracking a recovery in New York from an opening drop amid competing data, trade and geopolitical headlines. US...
Ghana: Saminu Sets New National 100m Record
Athletics sensation, Abdul Rasheed Saminu, over the weekend shattered Ghana's 100m record, running an impressive 9.86 seconds to set a new national...
Africa: Ghana, UAE Sign $1bn Deal to Build Africa’s Largest Innovation Hub
A one-billion Innovation Hub is to be constructed in the country as part of efforts to position Ghana as the next Artificial Intelligence...
Ghana: Amoah’s Hat-Trick Keeps Kotoko Title Hopes Alive
Albert Amoah produced a scintillating display to record a hat-trick as Kumasi Asante Kotoko defeated Medeama SC 3-2 in a pulsating Ghana Premier...
Ghana: Ghana Thrash Trinidad &tobago to Win 3rd Place Match in 2025 Unity Cup
THE Black Stars ended their Unity Cup campaign on a high note, thrashing Trinidad and Tobago 4-0 in the third-place playoff at London's...
Ghana: Hearts Overcome Legon Cities
Accra Hearts of Oak's push for a top four finish got a boost yesterday when they defeated Legon Cities 2-0 at the University...
Ghana: 10 Killed, Others Injured in Sogakope-Akatsi Road Crash
A total of 10 people were killed and others sustained injuries when a 15-seater Ford Transit vehicle which were travelling from Accra to...
Ghana: Nations FC Stage ‘Walk-Out’ in Holy Stars Game
Ghana Premier League leaders, Nations FC, abandoned their penultimate league game against Basake Holy Stars yesterday after a dramatic walk-off in protest of...
Ghana: Black Queens to Face Les Elephants Tomorrow After 1st Leg Draw in Trial Match
Ghana's Black Queens and Les Elephants of La Cote d'Ivoire played out an electrifying 3-3 draw in a friendly match in Abidjan on...
Namibia: Wentzel and Viljoen Are Bowls Singles Champions
Waylon Wentzel and Diana Viljoen were crowned Namibia's singles bowls champions at the King Price National Bowls Week which concluded in Windhoek on...
Zimbabwe: Dynamos Coach Calls for Patience After Draw Against Highlanders in ‘Battle of Zimbabwe’
Dynamos coach Saul Chaminuka has called for fans to be patient after playing a 0-0 draw against Highlanders at Rufaro Stadium at the...
US firms say Trump trade war is hitting production as dollar nears three-year low
US manufacturers have warned that Donald Trump’s trade war is hitting production, pushing the dollar close to a three-year low against sterling on Monday. The greenback...
Ottawa collects extra $617M from import duties in March as counter-tariffs hit U.S.
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Ethiopia: The Blossoming of Starred Hotels in Ethiopia
Ethiopia, a land steeped in ancient civilizations and vibrant cultures, is on the brink of a tourism renaissance. The recent surge in starred...
Ethiopia: Tourism Sector Eyes Growth With Rising Five-Star Hotel Count
-The increase in the number of five-star hotels in Addis Ababa will boost tourist influx due to improved accommodations and quality services, despite...
Ethiopia: Nigerian Author Ben Okri On the Idea of Writing
On the back page of The Mystery Feast (Though on Storytelling), we found the following words written by the author. "In every moment,...
Growing threats, new weapons, more troops: key points of UK’s defence review
A vision of what war between the UK and another state such as Russia would look like is sketched out briefly but starkly on a...
Politics latest: Defence secretary giving statement on plans to make military ‘ten times more lethal’
Which countries pose greatest threat to Britain? By Deborah Haynes, security and defence editor The review described the threat posed by Russia as “immediate and pressing”. It said...
AI, robots, lasers and gap years in armed forces: Key details as UK to become ‘battle ready’
The UK must rebuild its military and get the whole country ready for war as the threat of conflict with a nuclear power like Russia...
Map Shows China’s Arms Sales Footprint Around the World
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U.S. aluminum, steel prices jump while shares drop on Trump’s 50% tariff announcement
Open this photo in gallery: Workers place aluminum railings onto a track in Mississauga, Ont., in May 2025. U.S. President Donald Trump said he would...
Gambia: ‘Gambia’s Oil Prospects High But’…
Following reports from former President Yahya Jammeh, who accused Senegal of stealing Gambia's oil, a senior government official has confirmed to The Point...