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… Usha Vance was born and raised in the working-class suburbs of San Diego, California, to a father who was a mechanical engineer and a mother who was a molecular biologist, both of whom had moved to the US from India. …
JD Vance announces birth of baby boy with wife UshaJoy Online
Smile Train, the world’s largest cleft-focused non-profit organisation, will bring together leading cleft care professionals from Africa and India for the Indo-Africa Cleft Conference in Goa, India, to strengthen collaboration and improve access to comprehensive cleft treatment. …
Smile Train to convene Africa, India cleft specialists for Indo-Africa Cleft ConferenceJoy Online
A delegation from the Ghana-India Chamber of Commerce, led by its Chairman, David Brian Obro, has visited the newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, Shri Surinder Bhagat, at the Indian High Commissioner’s office in Accra to officially welcome him to his post. …
Ghana-India Chamber of Commerce visits Indian High Commissioner in AccraJoy Online
A delegation from the Ghana-India Chamber of Commerce, led by its Chairman, David Brian Obro, has visited the newly appointed Indian High Commissioner to Ghana, Shri Surinder Bhagat, at the Indian High Commissioner’s office in Accra to officially welcome him to his post. …
Ghana-India Chamber of Commerce visits Indian High Commissioner in AccraJoy Online
… Popularly known as “Sonam sir”, Wangchuk is one of Ladakh’s best-known public figures and a well-known name in India. …
Indian activist urged to end hunger strike as he loses 9.1kg in 19 daysJoy Online
… Only six countries in this year’s survey still favour the US more, most of which are staunch US allies: Poland, the Philippines, South Korea, India, Japan and Israel. …
More people around the world now favour China over the US, Pew study suggestsJoy Online
The Indian agency investigating last year’s Air India plane crash that killed 260 people has said that a draft final report could be ready in October. …
Air India crash probe draft report expected in October as investigators complete analysisThe Ghanaian Times
… He was a member of the Black Starlets squad that finished runners-up at the 2017 Africa U-17 Cup of Nations and later represented Ghana at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India where he scored against the host nation. …
Former Black Starlets, Satellites star Toku eyes Black Stars invitationJoy Online
… Operating every Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday, the additional service complements Emirates’ existing daily flight, introducing an early morning arrival time to optimise international connections from key inbound markets such as India, the US, the UK and Germany. …
Emirates flight EK789 touches down in Accra for the first timeJoy Online
… Mr Dafeamekpor further defended the proposal by pointing to the operation of tribunal court systems in countries such as Kenya, India, and Pakistan, arguing that Ghana’s move to reintroduce the system is neither unprecedented nor out of step with international practice. …
GBA was consulted on tribunal bill, criticism is inaccurate — DafeamekporIndian Prime Minister Modi hosted a BRICS summit in Delhi where leaders including Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Iran's president gathered to discuss becoming "rule-shapers" rather than "rule-takers" in global affairs. The meeting provided a platform to reassess relationships amid the Iran-Middle East conflict, though reaching agreement on a new global order proved difficult.
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Indian Prime Minister Modi hosted a BRICS summit in Delhi where leaders including Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Iran's president gathered to discuss becoming "rule-shapers" rather than "rule-takers" in global affairs. The meeting provided a platform to reassess relationships amid the Iran-Middle East conflict, though reaching agreement on a new global order proved difficult.
5 hours ago · Joy Online →
Billionaire Aliko Dangote is planning to build a $15–16 billion refinery in Lamu, Kenya, with a 700,000-barrel-per-day capacity and expected completion by 2030, but securing crude supply poses a challenge since Kenya currently has no commercial oil output, unlike Nigeria where Dangote's existing refinery operates.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Singapore Airlines, backed by state investor Temasek, is expected to seek greater influence over management and board voting power before approving a capital injection into Air India. The conditions would be negotiated with Air India's majority owner Tata Sons, which has approved a $1.1 billion infusion while Singapore Airlines holds 25.1% of the stake.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A US-based tech watchdog found 332 paid ads containing artificial intelligence-generated child sexual abuse material on Facebook and Instagram over 10 months, with 84 appearing in India—78 of them after the Indian government ordered Meta to remove such content.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Singapore's transport minister defended Singapore Airlines' 25.1% investment in Air India, saying the flag carrier must expand overseas because travel to and from Singapore has natural limits. The minister noted Singapore Airlines funds investments from its own balance sheet and has not sought additional shareholder capital, though Air India is reportedly seeking about $1.5 billion in fresh equity from its owners.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's gold export volumes declined marginally in the first half of 2026 due to Middle East conflict-linked shipment disruptions, forcing costly rerouting through Shanghai and India away from traditional UAE routes. Despite the 0.5% volume decline to 2.80 million fine ounces, gold export earnings rose 49% to US$12.50 billion, driven primarily by a 49.7% increase in average gold prices.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Gwendolyn Duvor Klu and Togo's Winner Gakpo defeated Nigeria's Goodnews Eyinjuoluwa Aina and India's Sharanya Sawant 6-2, 6-1 to claim the Girls' Doubles championship at the J30 Accra Tennis Foundation Ghana Open, an ITF World Tennis Junior Tour event.
5 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian President Vladimir Putin said there was a chance of reaching an agreement to end the war in Ukraine, with support from countries including the U.S. and China. Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha said he expected a "new dynamic" in peace efforts, marking rare optimism from either side after four and a half years of conflict.
3 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's tertiary education regulator has released a list of 100 institutions it says are currently not recognised due to quality assurance concerns, spanning countries from Mexico to Ghana. GTEC advises the public to exercise caution regarding certificates from these institutions, though it stops short of declaring them fake or their qualifications worthless.
3 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana recorded a trade surplus of $4.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, with exports of $10.2 billion outpacing imports of $5.9 billion, driven largely by gold exports. However, the Government Statistician noted that when adjusted for price changes, Ghana actually imported more goods than it exported, and warned that export earnings remain concentrated in a narrow range of commodities.
2 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Russian missile and drone strikes on Ukraine's capital Kyiv and surrounding region killed at least 12 people and injured 20, including two children; six of the casualties were railway workers after a depot was hit. The strikes targeted military and energy facilities, according to Russia, which reported one person killed in Ukrainian strikes on Belgorod.
2 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
President Mahama has paid tribute to Dr Kwame Nkrumah's pioneering role in the formation of the Non-Aligned Movement, which was founded 65 years ago to help newly independent nations safeguard sovereignty and oppose colonialism during the Cold War era.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
President Mahama praised Ghana's first President Dr Kwame Nkrumah's pioneering role in founding the Non-Aligned Movement during the Cold War era, speaking at the 65th Anniversary Conference of NAM in Belgrade, Serbia. Mahama noted that Ghana's anti-colonial struggle and NAM history are inextricably linked, with Nkrumah among the foremost leaders who gave political expression to the movement at the historic 1961 Belgrade Conference.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana recorded a trade surplus of $4.3 billion in the first quarter of 2026, driven largely by strong gold exports of US$5.9 billion, though the Government Statistician cautioned that stripping out rising prices reveals Ghana actually imported more goods than it exported.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices gained on Tuesday as renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East raised fears of supply disruptions, with Brent crude up 0.6% to $91.05 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate up 1% to $86.59. The escalation, including President Trump's threat of further strikes following Sunday's direct attacks, has raised concerns about potential damage to energy infrastructure around the Gulf and shipping disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.
1 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana produces an estimated 262,000 metric tonnes of raw cashew nuts annually but processes less than six percent domestically, exporting the majority in raw form to Vietnam and India. Industry players warn that the country is losing economic benefits as Côte d'Ivoire rapidly expands its cashew processing sector, affecting farmers' farm-gate prices and limiting job creation and export earnings.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Armwrestling Federation met with India's High Commissioner to discuss collaboration in sports development and Ghana's participation in the 47th World Armwrestling Championship in New Delhi, with interest in future inclusion of armwrestling in the 2030 Commonwealth Games.
31 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ameer of Ahmadiyya Muslim Mission Ghana told delegates at a regional gathering in Wa that roads leading to the city have been in poor condition for as long as he can remember, recounting a conversation with his young son who questioned whether the deterioration was recent.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Retired Colonel Festus Aboagye has said Africa is being short-changed because African governments fail to negotiate well with foreign partners, and that having abundant resources does not automatically give countries influence. He argued that Africa exports raw materials while capturing only a fraction of the value from finished products, citing gold, oil and cocoa as examples, and warned that the continent's large youth population is not automatically an economic dividend.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A glacier collapse near the Nepal-Tibet border triggered a flash flood that killed at least 177 people, according to preliminary investigations and analysis by the US Geological Survey and other experts. The impact registered magnitude 5.2 and generated a surge that raised water levels in downstream rivers by seven to nine metres within 30 minutes.
27 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's 24-Hour Economy Secretariat and the Business Outsourcing Services Association of Ghana (BOSAG) plan to build the country's outsourcing talent pool through skills development, infrastructure and market access, positioning Ghana as a leading outsourcing destination. The partnership aims to create employment for young people through training aligned to international standards and multilingual capabilities.
26 August 2026 · Joy Online →
China's foreign ministry said it opposes US plans to widen economic sanctions against Iran and its trading partners, including Beijing, and will take "all necessary measures" to protect its rights. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the sanctions as "the single greatest financial offensive ever" against Iran and warned that any nation financially partnering with Iran would be isolated.
25 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Black Star International Film Festival's 11th edition will feature films from 11 countries including Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, the United States, South Africa, Zimbabwe, China, Cameroon, Singapore, the Dominican Republic, and Russia. The festival takes place September 24–27, 2026 in Kumasi and follows submissions from 42 countries.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The shock resignation of Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran has left the $300bn conglomerate's top position vacant. The departing chairman resigned amid disagreement with Tata Trusts over public listing plans and capital allocation for new unlisted ventures in semiconductors, e-commerce, and aviation, which are currently unprofitable.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana attracted $2.62 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, with an additional $11.48 billion tracked in announced and pipeline investments across manufacturing, agriculture, mining, energy, technology, tourism and infrastructure. A total of 254 registered projects are expected to create 18,748 jobs when fully operational.
24 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre projects that foreign direct investment projects registered in 2025 will create 18,748 jobs once fully operational, with 90.3% expected to go to Ghanaians. Ghana recorded US$2.62 billion in FDI inflows in 2025 across 245 new and existing projects, with China leading by project count and the Cayman Islands by investment value.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana once dominated West African filmmaking in the 1970s–1990s, with productions like Osofo Dadzie and Things We Do for Love capturing regional audiences and attracting aspiring Nigerian filmmakers. Today, Nigeria's Nollywood has become a global industry powerhouse while Ghana's sector struggles for visibility, investment, and market share—a reversal compared to its former regional leadership.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Water scarcity and climate change are driving Indian communities to restore traditional water structures, such as stepwells built centuries ago. The Moosi Rani Sagar stepwell in Alwar, Rajasthan, restored by a consortium of non-profits, spilled over for the first time in more than 30 years in 2025 and now holds water at depths of up to 30 feet even during dry months.
22 August 2026 · Joy Online →
India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi has shifted to a more casual tone on Instagram in recent weeks, posting candid content and selfie-style videos aimed at young people, a departure from his carefully scripted image. The change comes after youth-led protests in India this year, which spread through memes and social media and prompted a federal minister to resign.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Venezuela's crumbling port terminals are capping crude exports at 1.25 million barrels per day despite higher production, with tankers facing up to 30-day delays due to ageing infrastructure, power outages, and quality issues. The infrastructure bottleneck is complicating U.S. efforts to quickly boost Venezuelan oil exports and creating disputes over demurrage costs.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →