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2026-05-032026-06-26

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  1. May 2026
  2. Joy Online

    US President Donald Trump descended the steps of Air Force One in Beijing on Wednesday evening, greeted with pomp and pageantry ahead of a high-stakes summit with his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.

    Trade, Iran and Taiwan on the agenda as Trump arrives in China for high-stakes talks with Xi
  3. Joy Online

    His remarks come after Ghana’s relay team confirmed their place at next year’s World Athletics Championships in Beijing following a strong performance at the World Relays.

    World Athletics President backs Ghana relay team for World Championships podium finish
  4. The Ghanaian Times

    The 69-year-old administrator congratulated Ghana’s 4×100 relay team for qualifying for the World Championship next year in Beijing, China.

    WA Pres Lord Coe hails gov’t support for CAA Snr. Athletics Championship
  5. Joy Online

    Among those set to join the president on his official trip to Beijing are Tim Cook of Apple, Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX, Larry Fink of BlackRock, as well as other executives from Meta, Visa, JP Morgan, Boeing, Cargill and more.

    Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip
  6. Joy Online

    Beijing has confirmed that US President Donald Trump will travel to China this week to meet Xi Jinping.

    Trump’s China visit set to test fragile truce
  7. Daily Guide

    Team Ghana secured qualification on the second day of the competition, finishing second in a time of 38.09 seconds to grab the final automatic slot for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing.

    Sports Ministry Responds To Relay Team Concerns
  8. The Ghanaian Times

    Ghana’s men’s 4x100m relay team bounced back strongly to secure qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing after finishing second in the second-round qualifiers at the ongoing World Athletics Relays in Botswana.

    Ghana 4x100m men’s relay team qualify for 2027 World Athletics Championships
  9. Joy Online

    Team Ghana secured qualification on the second day of the event after finishing second with a time of 38.09 seconds to claim the final automatic spot for next year’s World Athletics Championships in Beijing.

    We don’t determine travel schedules for athletes – Sports Ministry responds to Ghana’s 4x100m relay team
  10. Joy Online

    Team Ghana finished second behind China in 38.09 seconds to claim the final automatic qualification spot for next year’s championships in Beijing, making it a fourth consecutive appearance at the World Athletics Championships.

    Beijing 2027: Ghana Athletics vows to solve concerns raised by 4x100m relay team after qualification
  11. Joy Online

    Ghana finished second behind China in 38.09 seconds to book their place at next year’s championships in Beijing.

    ‘We know how to do it now’ – Azamati hails Ghana’s 4th straight World Championships qualification
Culture

Chinese film's Teochew screenings spark Singapore language debate

The News

A Chinese film "Dear You," filmed in Teochew, has sparked debate in Singapore after most screenings were dubbed into Mandarin rather than offered in the original language; this has reignited discussion about Singapore's government push for Mandarin over other Chinese languages, which some argue has driven dialects like Teochew, Hokkien, Cantonese and Hakka into decline.

8 hours ago · Joy Online

Today

  1. Chinese film's Teochew screenings spark Singapore language debate

    A Chinese film "Dear You," filmed in Teochew, has sparked debate in Singapore after most screenings were dubbed into Mandarin rather than offered in the original language; this has reignited discussion about Singapore's government push for Mandarin over other Chinese languages, which some argue has driven dialects like Teochew, Hokkien, Cantonese and Hakka into decline.

    8 hours ago · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. Emirates adds four weekly flights from Dubai to Accra

    Emirates is introducing four additional weekly services between Dubai and Accra from July 12, complementing its existing daily operation. The new flights will operate Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays using Boeing 777-300ER aircraft.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Emirates adds four weekly flights between Dubai and Accra

    Emirates is introducing four additional weekly services between Dubai and Accra starting 12 July 2026, operating on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays on a Boeing 777-300ER. The expansion complements the airline's existing daily operation and responds to sustained growth in air travel demand.

    22 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Friday 12 June

  1. China arrests US scholar on espionage charges in Kunming

    China's foreign ministry confirmed the arrest of U Min Zin, a US-based scholar and director at a think tank focused on Myanmar, accusing him of spying and endangering national security. He was detained in early June in Kunming, a Chinese city bordering Myanmar, and the arrest is unusual as China rarely detains US citizens on national security charges.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Emmanuel Kwame Agyemang: from student leader to public service

    Emmanuel Kwame Agyemang, born in 1989, has progressed from student leadership at the University of Ghana to roles in Ghana's public administration and international platforms. He holds a BA in English and Political Science and an MA in Public Administration from the University of Ghana.

    12 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. TSMC does not rule out price rises amid inflation pressures

    Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company, the world's largest chipmaker, has told the BBC that inflation is pushing up costs and has not ruled out price rises, though its CFO said the firm would not introduce sudden "fourfold, fivefold" increases. Any price increases could eventually affect customers' electronic device costs.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 5 June

  1. Xi Jinping to visit North Korea for first time in seven years

    China's President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea on June 8–9 at Kim Jong Un's invitation, his first trip in nearly seven years. The visit comes as China, North Korea's largest trading partner and sole defence-pact ally, seeks to manage its relationship with Pyongyang amid growing ties between North Korea and Russia.

    5 June 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 4 June

  1. China bans four New Zealand MPs over Taiwan visit

    China has banned four New Zealand Members of Parliament for a year following their visit to Taiwan in May, a first for the country according to New Zealand's foreign ministry. The MPs—Maureen Pugh, David Wilson, Laura McClure, and Duncan Webb—can have the ban reduced or waived with an apology, though at least one MP said she would not apologize.

    4 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 25 May

  1. WCGC Ghana launches 2026 season with Beijing World Finals prize

    The World Corporate Golf Challenge Ghana was officially launched at Achimota Golf Club, with the 2026 National Final scheduled for July 10 at the same venue. The winning team will represent Ghana at the World Finals in Beijing, China, in October, with the competition restricted to amateur golfers who are members of the Ghana Golf Association and represent registered companies.

    25 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. World Corporate Golf Challenge Ghana launches 2026 season

    The World Corporate Golf Challenge Ghana has officially launched its 2026 tournament season, with the national final scheduled for July 10 at Achimota Golf Club. The winning corporate team will represent Ghana at the WCGC World Finals in Beijing, competing against champions from more than 30 countries.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

  3. World Corporate Golf Challenge Ghana launches 2026 tournament season

    The World Corporate Golf Challenge (WCGC) Ghana has launched its 2026 season with a national final scheduled for July 10 at Achimota Golf Club; the winning team will represent Ghana at the WCGC World Finals in Beijing, competing against champions from more than 30 countries. The tournament brings together top executives and business decision-makers from banking, telecommunications, energy, and technology sectors, with a focus on inclusivity and increased female participation in corporate golf.

    25 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 23 May

  1. World Corporate Golf Challenge Ghana launches 2026 season

    The World Corporate Golf Challenge Ghana has officially launched its 2026 tournament season, with the National Final scheduled for July 10, 2026, at Achimota Golf Club. The winning team will represent Ghana at the WCGC World Finals in Beijing, competing against champions from more than 30 countries.

    23 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 19 May

  1. Trump and Putin visits show Beijing's growing global strategic centrality

    After U.S. President Donald Trump visited Beijing for talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping on trade, Taiwan, Iran, and strategic competition, Russian President Vladimir Putin was expected to visit the following week, illustrating Beijing's increasing importance as a position both Washington and Moscow consider strategically significant.

    19 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Monday 18 May

  1. Taiwan president says country won't provoke conflict or yield sovereignty

    Taiwan's president Lai Ching-te said Taiwan will not provoke conflict but will not give up its sovereignty, responding to a Trump-Xi summit where China's Xi emphasized Taiwan as the most important bilateral issue. Lai reiterated Taiwan's longstanding position that there is no "Taiwan independence" issue because Taiwan already considers itself a sovereign and independent democratic country.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana takes bronze in men's and women's 4x100m relays

    Ghana's men's team finished third in 38.74 seconds at the 24th African Senior Athletics Championships, with Côte d'Ivoire winning in 38.52 seconds and Nigeria second in 38.70 seconds. The women's team also secured bronze in 44.85 seconds, with Nigeria taking gold in 42.94 seconds and Liberia second in 43.05 seconds.

    18 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Saturday 16 May

  1. Trump warns Taiwan against formal independence following Beijing summit

    US President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China following his summit with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump said he had "made no commitment either way" about Taiwan and reiterated that US policy on the matter had not changed.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump warns Taiwan against declaring independence after China summit

    US President Donald Trump cautioned Taiwan against formally declaring independence from China following his two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing. Trump stated he is not looking to have Taiwan go independent and said US policy on the matter has not changed.

    16 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Xi gives Trump tour of Communist Party compound in Beijing

    US President Trump visited Zhongnanhai, the heavily guarded 14th Century compound where China's top leaders live and work, in a tour led by Xi Jinping. The visit, part of a two-day summit focused on resolving trade and Iran-related tensions, emphasized pageantry with both leaders describing the relationship warmly, though few policy details emerged.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump claims trade deals in Beijing despite few confirmed outcomes

    US President Trump visited Beijing with a business delegation and said he struck "fantastic trade deals" with Chinese leader Xi Jinping, though the two-day summit produced warm rhetoric more than concrete agreements. Trump said China agreed to order 200 Boeing planes, but Beijing did not confirm major purchases.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Oil prices rise amid shipping lane security concerns

    Oil futures climbed on Friday as concerns persisted over ship attacks and seizures in the Strait of Hormuz, with Brent crude rising to $106.32 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate to $101.71, despite Iran reporting about 30 vessels had passed through since Wednesday evening.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 13 May

  1. Trump arrives in Beijing for summit with Xi on trade, Taiwan, Iran

    US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, where discussions are expected to cover tariffs, technology competition, the war in Iran, and America's relationship with Taiwan. Trump was greeted by Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng and accompanied by US tech industry executives including Elon Musk, Jensen Huang, Tim Cook, Larry Fink, and Kelly Ortberg.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. World Athletics President encourages Ghana relay team for podium finish

    Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team has qualified for the World Athletics Championships in Beijing after finishing second at the World Relays with a time of 38.09 seconds. World Athletics president Sebastian Coe said the team should aim for a podium finish, noting this marks Ghana's fourth successive World Championships appearance.

    13 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 12 May

  1. World Athletics president praises Ghana's CAA championship support

    World Athletics president Lord Sebastian Coe has commended the government of Ghana for providing resources to host the 24th Confederation of African Athletics African Senior Athletics Championships at the University of Ghana Stadium, Legon, emphasizing that political support from the highest level is critical for organizing such events.

    12 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 11 May

  1. Trump to bring 17 US executives to China meeting

    US President Donald Trump is expected to bring 17 top business and technology executives on his trip to China this week, including Tim Cook of Apple, Elon Musk of Tesla and SpaceX, and Larry Fink of BlackRock. The trip will include Trump's meeting with President Xi Jinping amid growing economic and technological tensions between the two countries.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Trump to visit China this week amid fragile trade truce

    US President Donald Trump will travel to China from 13–15 May to meet Xi Jinping, the first visit by a US president to China in nearly a decade. The visit comes as a key test of the trade truce between Washington and Beijing following a tit-for-tat tariff war that saw tariffs top 100%.

    11 May 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 5 May

  1. Ghana relay team qualifies for 2027 World Athletics Championships

    Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team secured qualification for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing at the 2026 World Relays in Gaborone, Botswana, finishing second in 38.09 seconds and marking their fourth consecutive appearance at the global event. Following public concerns from athletes about preparation and travel arrangements, the Ministry of Sports and Recreation clarified that travel schedules and preparation timelines are determined by sports federations and international competition requirements, not the Ministry itself.

    5 May 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ghana men's 4x100m relay secures 2027 World Championships spot

    Ghana's men's 4x100m relay team qualified for the 2027 World Athletics Championships in Beijing by finishing second in the second-round qualifiers at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana with a time of 38.09 seconds. The team's improved baton exchanges and execution secured one of the available qualification slots.

    5 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 4 May

  1. Sports Ministry denies responsibility for relay team travel challenges

    Ghana's 4x100m relay team qualified for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing after finishing second at the 2026 World Relays in Botswana, but raised concerns about travel and preparation. The Sports Ministry responded that arrival timelines and competition schedules are determined by federation engagements and international protocols, not by the Ministry.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 3 May

  1. Ghana's 4x100m relay qualifies for Beijing 2027 World Championships

    Ghana's 4x100m relay team qualified for next year's World Athletics Championships in Beijing by finishing second at the World Athletics Relays in Botswana with a time of 38.09 seconds, securing the country's fourth consecutive appearance. The team's qualification was overshadowed by their complaints about inadequate support from the Ministry of Sports and Recreation, prompting Ghana Athletics president to pledge improvements.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana's 4x100m relay qualifies for fourth consecutive World Championships

    Benjamin Azamati's men's 4x100m relay team secured qualification for a fourth consecutive World Athletics Championships, finishing second behind China in 38.09 seconds at the World Relays to book their place at next year's championships in Beijing.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

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