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Joy Online
… Earlier, a US diplomat involved in negotiations said discussions focused on “clarifying some of the confusing messaging from Iran” regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and the enforcement of the ceasefire in Lebanon. …
First round of US-Iran talks end with ‘encouraging progress’, mediators sayJoy Online
Direct talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Switzerland despite the Iranian military saying it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s attacks on southern Lebanon. …
US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of HormuzJoy Online
Direct talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Switzerland despite the Iranian military saying it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again over Israel’s attacks on southern Lebanon. …
US-Iran talks to begin in Switzerland as Tehran says it closed Strait of HormuzJoy Online
The Iranian military said it had reclosed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday after continued Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon, according to the Fars state news agency. …
Iran recloses Strait of Hormuz, citing Israeli strikes on LebanonJoy Online
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed a ceasefire, a US official says, following intense Israeli air strikes in southern Lebanon that killed 47 people. …
Israel and Hezbollah agree ceasefire, US says, as more Lebanon strikes reportedJoy Online
… However, Israel has continued its war against Hezbollah in Lebanon, raising questions about whether the U.S.-Iran peace agreement would hold.
Oil falls as supply starts moving through Strait of HormuzJoy Online
Israeli forces have reportedly carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon despite renewed criticism from US President Donald Trump of Israel’s actions in the country. …
Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite Trump criticismJoy Online
… In Lebanon, the Iran-backed Hezbollah group said it believes Iran will not sign a final nuclear deal unless Israel withdraws from Lebanon. …
Oil prices fall 5% to 3-month low on hopes Strait of Hormuz will openThe Chronicle
World leaders have welcomed an announcement that Iran and the United States have reached a tentative deal to end the US-Israel war on Iran, including Israeli attacks on Lebanon, expressing hope for a potential path to a lasting end to the conflict. …
World reacts as Iran and US reach tentative deal to end warJoy Online
… Australia has long called for de-escalation and an end to the conflict, including in Lebanon. …
Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreementThe Israeli military has begun demolishing Palestinian buildings in Hebron after two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack by Palestinian gunmen. Prime Minister Netanyahu said the military would "destroy" the neighbourhood where the attackers came from, amid high tensions and an ongoing Israeli election.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Israeli military has begun demolishing Palestinian buildings in Hebron after two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack by Palestinian gunmen. Prime Minister Netanyahu said the military would "destroy" the neighbourhood where the attackers came from, amid high tensions and an ongoing Israeli election.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at a church in Karak, Jordan on Friday, killing seven people and injuring at least 34 others. The attackers fled in a car, and authorities described them as a "group of extremists" while investigating the incident.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana has proposed a visa waiver agreement with Lebanon covering diplomatic, service, and ordinary passport holders to strengthen bilateral relations and facilitate travel, trade, and investment. The proposal was presented by Ghana's Ambassador to Lebanon during his credential presentation to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun on October 15, 2026.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Stirling Centre launched the fourth cohort of its Certified Organisational Learning Professional (COLP) qualification, bringing together professionals from Egypt, Germany, Ghana, Lebanon, Pakistan, Portugal, Scotland, the United Arab Emirates, Vietnam and Kosovo. The eight-week programme equips managers, HR and learning professionals with tools to improve organisational performance through practical application to real workplace challenges.
14 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 →
A BBC and NPR investigation has found that Bassam al-Hassan, a former Syrian general wanted for crimes against humanity who oversaw Syria's chemical weapons programme, is being protected by US and Lebanese authorities in Lebanon. Hassan is being harboured under an arrangement involving the FBI in exchange for information about the abduction of American journalist Austin Tice and additional intelligence, despite officials from Syria's new government requesting his return to face trial.
8 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hezbollah has received $200 million from Iran to aid Lebanese displaced by the year's war with Israel, according to two sources with direct knowledge of the transfer. The funds, received last month despite US sanctions on Iran, will be distributed to displaced families at an initial $3,000 per family.
7 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece argues that holding an expired driver's licence should not automatically incur delinquency charges from the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Authority, as an offence occurs only when one drives with an expired licence. The author contends that DVLA's position overlooks circumstances where people cannot renew on time or have no reason to drive.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union has committed more than 710 million euros ($810m) to help people affected by crises, natural disasters and conflicts worldwide, with a particular focus on Africa. The funding will support displaced communities and address migration, food insecurity, conflict, and the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo and neighbouring countries.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The Lebanese Community in Ghana has awarded scholarships to eight students of the Ghana School of Law for the 2025/2026 academic year, with the Lebanese Ambassador noting the initiative reflects Lebanon's belief in education as a driver of development and the importance of the rule of law.
25 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said it is up to the United States to decide whether to end the war, stating "we do not wish to continue. It's America that must choose whether it wants to end this or not." The conflict began on February 28 when the US and Israel attacked Iran, prompting Iranian retaliation.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Israeli air strikes on Kfar Roummane in southern Lebanon killed at least 12 people, including two children and four women, according to the Lebanese health ministry. The Israeli military said it struck Hezbollah infrastructure and weapons transfers in retaliation for a drone attack, while Lebanese President Joseph Aoun warned the escalation jeopardises a June ceasefire agreement.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
A majority of Africans support free movement of people across borders, but majorities prefer fewer or no job seekers and refugees admitted to their countries, according to Afrobarometer's 2026 African Insights report based on 50,961 interviews across 38 countries in 2024/2025.
18 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Deaths more than doubled on the Central Mediterranean and nearly tripled on the Eastern Mediterranean in the first four months of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025, even as overall arrivals to Europe fell sharply, according to the International Organisation for Migration.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Eleven people died in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Saturday, with seven killed in a strike on a house in Ansar near Beirut and four more in a strike on Deir al-Zahrani. Lebanon's prime minister condemned the attacks as targeting civilians rather than military infrastructure and called for Israel to halt the escalation.
15 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Lebanon's parliament voted to abolish the death penalty, making it the first country in the Middle East to formally end capital punishment. Capital punishment will be replaced with life imprisonment with hard labour, and the legislation must now be approved by the cabinet and president.
11 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump stated that talks with Tehran "seem to be working out quite well" and repeated his positive assessment of negotiations, adding he hears the discussions are "doing very well," though he provided no specifics. The Iran war has entered its sixth month with no permanent resolution, though Trump said a deal on reopening the Strait of Hormuz is imminent.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The English Football Association is set to withdraw support from Fifa president Gianni Infantino following fallout from his scrapped plans to sell stakes in Fifa competitions to private investors. The move comes as Uefa threatens legal action and Wales withdraws backing for Infantino's bid to remain Fifa president.
3 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Ghana Investment Promotion Authority is conducting a five-day Regional Investment Roadshow (July 27–31, 2026) in Bono, Bono East and Ahafo regions to identify investment-ready projects in agribusiness, logistics, eco-tourism and value-added manufacturing. The three regions have attracted 57 registered companies with US$383.65 million in foreign direct investment since January 1994, with Bono East leading at US$266.9 million across 15 projects driven mainly by agriculture.
30 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Saudi Arabia, which has largely avoided involvement in the US-Iran conflict since 28 February, has begun conducting joint strikes with the US on Iranian proxy militias in Iraq after being attacked from three sides. The kingdom now faces a choice between continuing retaliatory strikes as a deterrent or attempting to de-escalate through negotiation.
30 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump held separate meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington, described by the White House as "positive and productive." Zelensky said Trump agreed to grant Ukraine licences for domestic production of Patriot interceptor missiles, which Kyiv says are needed to defend against Russian drone and ballistic missile attacks.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Donald Trump said his separate meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were positive, with both leaders in Washington for a memorial service. Trump discussed various topics with each leader without providing specifics, though tensions preceded the Netanyahu meeting over leaked details of his planned talking points on Iran.
29 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana and Lebanon have pledged to deepen bilateral cooperation in education, trade and manufacturing following the presentation of the Open Letters of Lebanon's Ambassador-designate to Ghana. The countries aim to strengthen collaboration in trade and knowledge sharing in motor manufacturing, construction materials and pharmaceutical industries.
28 July 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump has halted attacks on Iran for the third consecutive night to create space for talks, according to US ambassador Mike Waltz, while an Iranian spokesperson confirmed Tehran has also paused retaliatory attacks. Oil prices have dropped below $90 per barrel following the pause.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Police shot and killed Abdul Ballout, a 21-year-old German citizen with Lebanese heritage, after he rushed at officers with a knife during a manhunt in Berlin. Ballout was suspected of driving a white van into a crowd near Tiergarten park on Saturday, killing one woman and injuring at least 29 others, followed by a stabbing attack; German authorities say the incident was likely an "Islamist terror attack."
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
The US ambassador to the UN said President Trump has paused attacks on Iran for the second night to give diplomacy more time, after nearly two weeks of daily US strikes and tit-for-tat attacks. Iran's army spokesperson said Tehran had halted "retaliatory" attacks in response, and Iran and Oman held technical talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump has paused attacks on Iran for the second night in a row to give diplomacy space, according to US Ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz. Iran's army spokesperson said Tehran had also halted "retaliatory" attacks in response, as Iran and Oman held technical talks on managing the Strait of Hormuz.
26 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Yemen's Houthi fighters have attacked shipping in the Red Sea, forcing vessels to turn back from the Bab El Mandeb strait and threatening to disrupt the main maritime route from Europe to Asia. The attacks come amid escalating US-Iran strikes and a Saudi-nuclear deal that has raised regional tensions.
23 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Lebanon's army has begun deploying to a pilot zone in the country's south following Israeli withdrawal under a US-brokered agreement. The deployment covers the village of Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh and two other villages under a Trilateral Framework agreement between Israel, Lebanon, and the US.
21 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government will name two new military barracks under construction — one at Dambai in the Oti Region and one at Ajumako Asiam in the Central Region — after Major General Henry Kwami Anyidoho and the late Lieutenant General Emmanuel Alexander Erskine, in recognition of their distinguished military careers and contributions to international peacekeeping operations.
6 July 2026 · The Chronicle →