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Many among India’s Gen Z may not see Narendra Modi as a friend. But the Indian prime minister is trying to talk to them like one. …
Modi spent years building his strong image – why is he making Gen Z reels now?Joy Online
… S., extended several times, has allowed traders including Vitol and Trafigura to ship over 140 million barrels of crude and fuel this year, with most cargoes bound to the U.S. and others re-entering markets that had not seen Venezuelan barrels for years, such as Europe and India …
Tankers stack up as Venezuela sells oil faster than its ports can handleJoy Online
… In terms of top sources by number of projects, China topped the list with 70 projects, followed by India with 22, Nigeria 10, UAE nine and United Kingdom with eight projects. …
Ghana secured US$2.6bn FDIs in 2025 – GIPC ReportJoy Online
… The Authority has also identified potential tenants, including existing pharmaceutical manufacturers in Ghana and international companies from India, China and the United States. …
Government plans 2,000-acre pharmaceutical innovation park in Osudoku to boost local drug productionJoy Online
India’s beauty brands have been attracting significant interest from global capital recently. …
India’s Gen Z are driving up a mega boom in its beauty marketJoy Online
… Choudhary, who joins The V from Modicare in India and previously worked with Amway will revamp QNET’s distributor onboarding, product and business education, compliance training and structured learning pathways. …
QNET announces new CEO and leadership team to drive next phase of growthJoy Online
At least nine people were killed, including a child, in a fire at a hotel in India’s eastern city of Kolkata on Wednesday, local police said. …
At least nine killed in hotel fire in India’s KolkataGhana's government has applied to join BRICS as a partner to expand its economic options and diversify international partnerships, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The government sees membership as opening new avenues for trade, investment, and cooperation within the Global South.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has applied to join BRICS as a partner to expand its economic options and diversify international partnerships, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The government sees membership as opening new avenues for trade, investment, and cooperation within the Global South.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armwrestling Federation received sponsorship support from Shoe Fabriek, a local shoe manufacturing company, which presented specially designed Ghana-branded sneakers to the national armwrestling team ahead of their participation in the 2026 World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi, India.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ghana's national armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, has departed for the 2026 World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi, India, with African champions Grace Minta, Mabel Yeboah, and Daniel Acquah among those competing. The championship takes place from October 26 to November 7, 2026, and Ghana aims to improve its medal count and strengthen its global standing.
26 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
California voters are deciding whether to approve Proposition 40, which aims to levy a one-time 5% tax on the net worth of the state's billionaires to fund healthcare improvements. A UC Berkeley professor calls it the first billionaire wealth tax targeting such an extreme percentile of wealth distribution.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's national armwrestling team, the Golden Arms, has received Ghana-branded sneakers from Ghanaian footwear manufacturer Shoe Fabriek GH Ltd ahead of the 2026 World Armwrestling Championship in India. The sponsorship is intended to complement the team's uniforms and give athletes a coordinated appearance as they prepare to represent Ghana internationally.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN Environment Programme says countries must cut greenhouse gas emissions by 18% by 2030 and 45% by 2035 compared with 2025 levels to have a chance of keeping global heating to 1.5°C; even with deep cuts starting now, warming would likely peak at 1.7–1.8°C mid-century before potentially falling back to 1.5°C by 2100.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The US has suspended eight technology firms, including Microsoft, Infosys, Tata Consultancy Services, Wipro, and HCL Technologies, from hiring skilled international workers on a permanent basis through the Permanent Labor Certification Program, affecting Indian workers who rely on this pathway after H-1B temporary visas to obtain green cards and US citizenship.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Indian High Commission will host the fourth India Fest on October 24 at the Accra Sports Stadium, featuring traditional and Bollywood dance, music, Indian cuisine, and exhibitions of traditional clothing, jewellery and handicrafts. The festival aims to surpass last year's attendance of more than 4,000 people and involves thirteen registered Indian associations alongside Ghanaian performers to celebrate India's cultural diversity and strengthen ties between the two countries.
22 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Gold Board plans to award a contract for a blockchain-based gold traceability system next week, which will track gold from mine origin through processing and export. The system aims to establish verifiable records of responsibly sourced gold, distinguish legitimate supplies from illegal mining, and improve Ghanaian producers' access to international markets.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 5G infrastructure investment can improve everyday business operations—from retail payment systems to medical image transfer and remote work—but realizing economic gains requires not just speed but dependable connectivity, adequate capacity for specific workloads, and affordable pricing suited to business needs.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump suspended Russian sanctions to keep Moscow at the negotiating table during ongoing peace talks with Ukraine, citing a desire not to drive Russia away from the bargaining table. Trump blocked multiple congressionally passed sanctions on Friday, two days before they were due to take effect, deepening tensions with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who called the move a "historic mistake."
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Bollywood actor Tiger Shroff was shot at while leaving a football club in Mumbai on Sunday evening but sustained no gunshot wounds, according to Indian police. Two people were injured in the shooting, including Shroff's driver, amid growing concerns over the safety of public figures in India.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Fidel Amakye Owusu, a security and geopolitics consultant, has cautioned Ghana against entering new energy agreements without assessing long-term risks, warning that large investment commitments could expose the country to challenges outweighing immediate benefits, particularly given US sanctions on Russian oil companies.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said Ghana's pursuit of partner status with BRICS reflects the independent foreign policy tradition championed by Kwame Nkrumah and the Non-Aligned Movement, with the government guided by national interest rather than external pressure.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa will be interviewed on JoyNews' Newsfile programme on Ghana's formal application to join BRICS and the GH¢49.7 million spent evacuating Ghanaians from South Africa. The Cabinet approved the BRICS bid to diversify international partnerships and expand trade and investment opportunities, though the decision requires collective consideration by BRICS members.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Affairs Minister announced cabinet approval for Ghana's application to join BRICS, linking the decision to the President's "New Economy" agenda and a desire to chart Ghana's own path without constraints from international institutions. The move formalizes existing trade relationships with BRICS nations already visible in Ghana's economy.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana is among six sub-Saharan African countries selected for WHO support to strengthen laboratory capacity for blood lead testing and improve monitoring of lead exposure. A Ghana Health Service, Pure Earth and UNICEF survey found that 52% of children under five in Ghana had elevated blood lead levels.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Armwrestling Federation has unveiled a squad for the World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi, India, and is appealing to corporate Ghana, government institutions, philanthropists and sports enthusiasts for travel and participation support. The squad includes accomplished armwrestlers such as Mabel Yeboah, Blessed Abeka Nunoo and Grace Minta, among others, expected to compete for medals and uphold Ghana's growing reputation in international armwrestling.
16 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Thousands of supporters of the Cockroach Janta Party, a youth-led movement seeking electoral reforms, plan to gather at Central Park in Delhi on Friday after police blocked their previous demonstration and jailed two leaders. The protest, named Lehra Do Tiranga, has grown from an electoral fraud campaign into a wider fight over protest rights.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex visited Nottingham for a series of charity events and public engagements, their first such UK outing in several years. Though Buckingham Palace emphasizes they are private citizens without royal status, the visit resembled royal engagements in structure and drew young, diverse crowds.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The International Monetary Fund has revised its assessment of the UK economy upward, predicting 1.3% growth in 2026 compared to its July forecast of 1%, citing resilience despite global disruptions and AI investment driving broader economic momentum.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Cabinet has approved a bid for BRICS partner-country status, which Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says is a first step toward full membership and was recommended by a ministerial committee in 2023. The move comes as US President Donald Trump has threatened additional tariffs on countries pursuing what he calls BRICS's "anti-American policies," though Ghana's government maintains its foreign policy will remain guided by national interests.
13 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana's Cabinet approved a formal application to join BRICS as a partner country in October; partner status, created in 2024, allows attendance at summits and meetings but no decision-making power, unlike the eleven full members who decide by consensus.
13 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Financial analyst Dr Richmond Akwasi Atuahene has argued that Ghana's economic salvation depends on domestic structural transformation rather than shifting geopolitical allegiances, saying that joining BRICS will not address systemic vulnerabilities in the Ghanaian economy. He advocates dismantling the colonial-era "Guggisberg economy" and replacing it with a modern, self-sustaining, value-added model.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A public disagreement has erupted between the board of Tata Sons and Tata Trusts, its principal shareholder, over the proposed public listing of Tata Sons and the reappointment of chairman N Chandrasekaran. Noel Tata, chairman of Tata Trusts, has opposed both resolutions, arguing that a public listing would dilute the group's philanthropic ethos.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Prime Minister Andy Burnham had one formal meeting with Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak in October 2021 while mayor of Greater Manchester, at the UK Government's Global Investment Summit. He also met Al Mubarak informally in the stands at a City home fixture in September 2019.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Cabinet has approved seeking partner status with BRICS, with aims to become a full member later. The move risks exposure to US tariff threats, including a 10% levy for alignment with the grouping and a separate 100% warning tied to replacing the US dollar, though the Foreign Affairs Minister says Ghana will maintain its non-aligned position and retain independent foreign policy.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
International affairs analyst Prince Anuwar-Sadat Amadu has urged the government to ensure Ghana's bid to join BRICS is guided by national interests, economic analysis and strategic diplomatic considerations, cautioning against presenting membership as an automatic solution to economic challenges.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Cabinet has decided to pursue BRICS membership to diversify partnerships, widen economic opportunities and deepen cooperation with the Global South. The Foreign Affairs Minister says membership could provide access to trade, investment and diplomatic coalition-building with major emerging economies while reducing dependence on traditional Western partners.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Legal analyst Martin Kpebu says Ghana should seek BRICS partnership if it offers tangible economic benefits, arguing foreign policy should be guided by national interest rather than exclusive Western alignment. He dismissed concerns that BRICS engagement would undermine Ghana's US ties, saying long-standing diplomatic and economic relationships would not collapse over the partnership.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →