Global Politics

US President Donald Trump  has declared that America will "run" Venezuela following a large-scale military operation that resulted in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro  and his wife, who now face drug trafficking charges in New York. The unprecedented military action represents the culmination of an escalating pressure campaign against the Maduro government, which the Trump administration accuses of flooding the United States with illegal drugs and contributing to Ameri

Panic has gripped the University of Ghana campus as students discover they'll be paying significantly more for their education next academic year, with some fees rising by as much as 200%. The University of Ghana has dropped what many students are calling a financial bombshell: a provisional fee schedule showing dramatic increases that have left thousands of current and prospective students scrambling to figure out how they'll afford their education in the 2025/2026 academic

Kumasi residents should brace themselves for a no-nonsense sanitation crackdown starting January as the city's Metropolitan Chief Executive vows to personally lead aggressive clean-up operations that will target even the metropolis's wealthiest neighborhoods. Richard Ofori Agyemang Boadi , the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly (KMA)  boss, has declared that 2026 will mark a turning point in his administration's battle against filth, promising stricter enforcement, heavier penaltie

Ghana has officially joined the ranks of nations regulating cryptocurrencies and digital assets, potentially transforming the country into a West African hub for legitimate crypto business while protecting citizens from the scams and fraud that have plagued the unregulated sector. President John Dramani Mahama  signed the Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Bill  into law, marking a watershed moment for Ghana's financial sector and bringing activities like crypto trading,

Newly released government documents reveal how Ireland's prime minister personally torpedoed plans for then-Prince Charles to sail into Irish waters aboard the luxurious Royal Yacht Britannia, warning the vessel projected an image of "opulence and superiority" that would insult Irish sensibilities. Taoiseach (Prime Minister) John Bruton  declared in blunt handwritten notes that Ireland was "the last place" the future King Charles III should bring the controversial royal yacht

The woman who defined sensuality in 1950s cinema and later became one of Europe's most passionate animal rights activists has passed away at the age of 91. Brigitte Bardot —known simply as "BB" to millions of fans worldwide—died after a life that transformed her from a Parisian ballet student into a global sex symbol, and finally into a controversial figure whose late-life remarks damaged the very legacy she built on screen. The Brigitte Bardot Foundation announced her death

A weekend ceasefire between Thailand and Cambodia has survived its first major test—barely—after Thailand accused its neighbor of flying over 250 surveillance drones across the border in what Bangkok calls a provocative violation of their truce agreement. The allegations emerged Monday as foreign ministers from both countries wrapped up two days of talks in China's Yunnan province , where they pledged to rebuild trust and consolidate the ceasefire that halted weeks of fierce

South Korea's former first lady stands accused of wielding her husband's presidential power like a personal business empire, allegedly collecting luxury handbags, diamond jewelry, and cash bribes worth over $263,000 in exchange for political favors. Kim Keon-hee , wife of disgraced former President Yoon Suk-yeol , now sits in detention awaiting judgment on January 28 after prosecutors wrapped up a yearlong investigation that exposed what they describe as systematic abuse of p

The much-anticipated talks lasted two and a half hours, which is an achievement in itself. Presidents Trump and Zelensky had never before spent this long in one room, negotiating. Afterwards, optimism was much on display at Mar-a-Lago. It was a "terrific meeting", according to Donald Trump. Volodymyr Zelensky agreed, describing it as a "great meeting" with "great discussions on all the topics". However, even if the two presidents sounded more upbeat than before, we once again

US President Donald Trump has delivered a stark ultimatum to Iran: rebuild your nuclear facilities and America will destroy them again—this time even harder. Standing beside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu  at his Mar-a-Lago estate on Monday, Trump issued the blunt warning as disturbing new intelligence reports suggest Tehran may be developing chemical and biological warheads  for its ballistic missile arsenal, raising the spectre of unconventional warfare in the vo

US President Donald Trump  and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky  announced significant progress toward ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine following high-stakes negotiations at Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. However, both leaders acknowledged that critical disputes over Ukrainian territory continue to complicate efforts to reach a final agreement. The meeting, described as "great" by both presidents, revealed that negotiators have reached consensus on appr

A Utah judge has ruled that crucial court documents from a closed-door hearing involving the man accused of assassinating conservative speaker Charlie Kirk will be made public, marking a significant victory for press freedom and transparency in one of America's most high-profile murder cases. Fourth District Judge Tony Graf Jr. decided on a Thursday hearing in Provo, Utah, where he addressed mounting pressure from media organizations demanding greater access to the capital m

Ghana's Minority caucus in Parliament  has called for an urgent bipartisan investigation into alleged losses of $214 million under the Bank of Ghana's Gold-for-Reserves programme , raising fundamental questions about financial accountability and natural resource management. The demand, announced Monday in Accra, signals intensifying scrutiny of a policy initiative originally designed to strengthen Ghana's foreign exchange reserves and stabilize the national currency. Ofoase A

National Chief Imam Shaikh Dr Osman Nuhu Sharubutu  has strongly condemned the shooting incident at the Ho Central Mosque  on Friday, December 26, describing it as a grave violation of Islamic values and a threat to national security. The violence, which occurred during a leadership dispute over the Volta Regional Imamship , has raised urgent concerns about religious harmony and conflict resolution within Ghana's Muslim community. In a statement issued Monday, December 29, th

A nationwide survey reveals significant public support for key constitutional reforms proposed by Ghana's Constitutional Review Commission , with 57 percent of voters backing an extension of the presidential term from four to five years. The poll, conducted by Global InfoAnalytics , suggests a growing appetite for fundamental changes to Ghana's governance structure ahead of potential constitutional amendments. The survey, which sampled 13,495 registered voters  across the cou

US President Donald Trump ordered air strikes against the Lakurawa  militant group in northwestern Nigeria on Christmas night, marking an escalation in international military intervention against Islamist groups operating in West Africa's Sahel region. The joint US-Nigerian operation targeted camps in Tangaza, a remote area of Sokoto state near the Niger border, though casualty figures remain unconfirmed. The strikes represent the second Christmas Day military action against

Murder Scene at Brown University Salem, New Hampshire  – The six-day nightmare that gripped America's Northeast came to a grim conclusion when police discovered the body of the Brown University mass shooter inside a storage facility in Salem, New Hampshire. The suspect, identified as 48-year-old Claudio Neves Valente , a Portuguese national, died from what authorities believe was a self-inflicted gunshot wound. But the tragedy extends far beyond the walls of Brown University.

Ukraine's president has warned Europe's leaders that an agreement has to be reached by the end of the year Brussels, December 18, 2025  – Time is running out for Ukraine, and President Volodymyr Zelensky isn't mincing words. Standing before European Union leaders at a high-stakes summit in Brussels today, he delivered a stark warning: without immediate financial backing, Ukraine will be forced to slash its drone production by spring. The pressure is mounting as EU leaders wre

Anicet Ekane , a 74-year-old left-wing opposition figure and firebrand critic of Cameroon's government, has died in military detention five weeks after his arrest, sparking outrage and grief across the Central African nation. Ekane, leader of the African Movement for New Independence and Democracy (Manidem)  party, died Monday morning at a military medical facility, according to his lawyers and party officials. No official cause of death has been announced, though his party a

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky  arrived in Dublin Tuesday for a landmark one-day official visit to the Republic of Ireland, marking the first time a Ukrainian head of state has made such a trip to the island nation. Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska  were greeted on the runway at Dublin Airport by Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Micheál Martin  and Minister of State at the Department of Foreign Affairs Thomas Byrne . The visit underscores Ireland's significant r