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… BRICS brings together eleven major emerging markets and developing countries of the world: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and United Arab Emirates. …
BRICS won’t be a magic wand for Ghana; corruption and irregularities in public finances pose a threatJoy Online
Oil prices rose on Wednesday after an attack on a refinery in Saudi Arabia, the world’s biggest crude exporter, renewed concerns around the risks to supply in the Middle East stemming from the conflict with Iran and its proxies. …
Oil prices rise after attack on Saudi Arabian refinery reignites supply concernsJoy Online
The Managing Director of the Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), Edmond Kombat, says the restoration of refining operations has helped strengthen Ghana’s resilience against international disruptions to petroleum supplies, including those associated with the Iran conflict. …
TOR says refinery revival helped shield Ghana from Iran conflict fuel shocksJoy Online
Former President Barack Obama has attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices as he hit the campaign trail for Democrats ahead of the US midterm elections. …
Obama attacks Trump as he campaigns for Democrats ahead of midterm electionsJoy Online
… While the attacks have had an impact on global fuel prices, rises seen this year have primarily been due to the Iran war. …
Ukraine says Starlink still restricted after Trump says limits liftedJoy Online
… Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis struck several targets on Wednesday with at least one person killed and eight more wounded at a civilian airport in Dammam, and two people killed in a drone attack on a Saudi oil field. …
Oil rises as US orders diplomats to leave Saudi Arabia amid escalating tensionsJoy Online
… Ukraine and its European allies criticised Trump’s plans to import Russian diesel to help lower US energy prices, which have skyrocketed during the Iran war. …
Trump says suspension of Russia sanctions is to keep peace negotiations goingJoy Online
… In 2023 Beijing brokered a deal to restore diplomatic ties between Iran and Saudi Arabia after years of hostility. …
China tells Israel to stop ‘forced establishment’ of West Bank settlementsJoy Online
… Ukraine says the US and Israeli war against Iran is the cause. But despite the diplomatic divisions, among the soldiers we met, morale is high. …
Inside Ukrainian offensive pushing Russia back on front line where Starlink plays a key roleJoy Online
… Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the UAE later joined, followed by Indonesia in 2025, bringing membership to 11, with Nigeria and several other countries holding partner status. …
Ghana and BRICS: Strategic opportunity, economic imperative or geopolitical gamble?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.
8 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.
8 hours ago · Joy Online →
Brent crude rose 1.3% to $115.36 per barrel after Yemen's Houthis claimed an attack on Saudi Arabia's largest refinery, renewing Middle East supply concerns. US crude rose 1.22% to $101.12 amid the incident.
13 hours ago · Joy Online →
The Managing Director of Tema Oil Refinery says the restoration of refining operations has strengthened Ghana's resilience against international disruptions to petroleum supplies, including those from the Iran conflict, and underscores the importance of maintaining domestic processing capacity.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former President Barack Obama attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices while campaigning for Democrats in Ohio and Michigan ahead of the US midterm elections on 3 November. Obama told crowds the election is "our last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration," while Trump touted his immigration and tariff policies at a rally in Georgia.
25 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukraine's defence ministry sources tell the BBC that drones are still experiencing connection loss at speeds above 161km/h, hampering military operations, despite Donald Trump saying Elon Musk had reversed limits on the satellite network. The ministry said there is "currently no confirmation that these restrictions have been lifted."
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude futures rose 1.2% to $110.11 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate gained 1% to $98.12 on Thursday, as Houthi attacks on Saudi targets prompted the United States to order diplomats and family members to leave its missions in the Kingdom.
22 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 →
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Israeli President Isaac Herzog to stop the "forced establishment" of settlements in the West Bank and reverse its actions, calling the Palestinian question "the greatest historical injustice of this century." Wang said China's immediate priority is to open access to Gaza and stop the humanitarian catastrophe, and that China is willing to work with the international community to bring parties to dialogue and seek a political solution.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukraine's Operation Vivaldi counter-offensive has liberated 277 square kilometers in the eastern Donbas region and blunted a Russian pincer movement threatening Ukrainian-held cities. Kyiv reports inflicting heavy casualties on Russian forces while making territorial gains along the front line, with Starlink technology playing a key role in battlefield coordination.
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 →
Star Oil reduced petrol from GH¢16.64 to GH¢16.45 per litre effective October 16, 2026, as some oil marketing companies begin adjusting prices for the second pricing window. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies attributed the movements to crude oil prices, exchange-rate pressures, and government interventions, though LPG prices are projected to rise by over 18%.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude fell 0.39% to $105.51 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude fell 0.55% to $97.43 on Friday as investors assessed Middle East risks and possible US steps to ease restrictions on the world's shadow fleet of tankers.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has called off plans to livestream the execution of former Army psychiatrist Nidal Hasan by firing squad, scheduled for December 3, 2026, after widespread domestic and global criticism; families of the 13 victims killed in the 2009 Fort Hood attack will still be permitted to view the execution in person.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Azerbaijan's education ministry began enforcing new uniform rules last Monday that turn away female pupils wearing hijabs, sparking protests outside state schools in Baku and southern districts. The interior ministry detained 37 people who tried to obstruct the rules, which ban clothing that contradicts "the principle of secularism in education" in state schools.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
COMAC projects petrol prices will decline by 1.20–1.67 per cent and diesel by 2.60–3.32 per cent from October 16, 2026, while LPG prices are expected to rise by 16.98–18.50 per cent. The adjustments reflect international petroleum movements and cedi-dollar exchange rate changes.
15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Brent crude and WTI futures fell more than 1% on Thursday as investors weighed risks to supply from attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz against US efforts to ease sanctions on vessels transporting oil. Attacks in the waterway have surged over the past 10 days, with Iran saying it is stepping up strikes in response to the US blockade of its ports and tougher sanctions introduced last month.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Petrol and diesel prices are expected to fall marginally from Friday, October 16, 2026, with petrol declining to GH¢17.67 per litre and diesel to GH¢19.30 per litre, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. LPG, however, is projected to rise by 18.5% to GH¢20.60 per kilogram, driven by international market developments and currency depreciation.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices climbed on Wednesday as traders weighed supply risk from Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia against prospects of increased Russian diesel exports. Brent crude futures rose 0.8% to $106.58 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate gained 0.9% to $94.94 a barrel.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Egypt's last remaining Baha'i cemetery is running out of room, becoming a symbol of the bureaucratic obstacles and restrictions the Baha'i community — estimated in the thousands in a country of about 110 million — faces in areas including school enrollment, pensions, and marriage registration.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Dangote Petroleum Refinery posted a net profit of $4.73 billion for the first nine months of 2026, compared with a loss a year earlier, as revenue more than doubled to $22.48 billion. The company is seeking to raise $1.6 billion in what would be Africa's biggest IPO.
14 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 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 →
Brent crude fell $1.30 to $105.35 a barrel and US WTI dropped $1.25 to $92.49 a barrel, as traders balanced prospects of additional Russian diesel supplies against supply risks from attacks on Saudi Arabian infrastructure and shipping lanes.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump stated on Truth Social that he does not believe China and Russia are helping Iran, adding that Moscow and Beijing have "too much to lose" if they enabled Tehran. Trump previously described the two countries as "neutral" in the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran that began in late February.
13 October 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Trump announced plans to import 300,000 tonnes of diesel immediately from Russia, with additional shipments of 500,000 tonnes in November and further volumes later, citing lower prices for Americans. The move has drawn criticism from Republican and Democratic lawmakers who believe it violates recent US sanctions legislation, and Ukrainian President Zelensky called it a gift to Putin that invests in the ongoing war.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices declined after US President Donald Trump said Ukraine and Russia agreed to halt attacks on each other's energy facilities, and announced Russia will supply more than 300,000 metric tons of diesel to US and global markets, with additional shipments planned in November and thereafter. Brent crude fell 1.47% to $103.18 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude fell 1.68% to $90.31 a barrel.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa clarified that Ghana is applying as a BRICS Partner Country rather than seeking full membership, citing the desire to pursue national interest and engage with what he described as the largest trading bloc today comprising Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Indonesia, Iran, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, and the United Arab Emirates. Ablakwa said the decision affirms Ghana's non-alignment policy and will not affect relations with traditional partner countries.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused the US of unwillingness to help Ukraine after Russian strikes killed over 70 people in two days, and urged Washington to expand Ukraine's access to Starlink satellite service to help target Russian ballistic-missile launchers.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The government's decision to seek BRICS membership has prompted the parliamentary minority to demand clarity from the Foreign Affairs Minister, with lawmakers questioning why only three African nations are full members, citing concerns about trade implications and economic risks including potential dumping by larger member states.
9 October 2026 · Daily Guide →