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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    … Pakistan’s army chief was visiting Tehran on Monday for mediation talks, ahead of the U.S. …

    Oil drops more than $2 despite new US sanctions on Iran
  3. Joy Online

    … The US eventually climbed down from that position after mediator Pakistan intervened and called for more diplomacy. …

    Iran faces ‘greatest financial offensive ever’, says US treasury secretary
  4. Joy Online

    … The State ​Department’s suspension, which also took effect in January, impacted applicants from Latin American countries including Brazil, Colombia, and Uruguay; Balkan nations such as Bosnia and Albania; South Asian ​countries Pakistan and Bangladesh; and those from many nations …

    US judge strikes down policy suspending immigrant visa processing for 75 nations
  5. Joy Online

    … In a joint statement on Sunday, Egypt, UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Turkey, Pakistan and Indonesia said Israel’s rejection of the US plan threatened Trump’s efforts for peace. …

    Trump envoy Kushner arrives in Israel after rare Hamas talks on Gaza peace plan
  6. Joy Online

    … The two other hostages freed were from Pakistan and Iran, two regional security sources said, without detailing any ransom payments. …

    A $50m hostage ransom funded al Qaeda’s Mali offensive, UN says
  7. Joy Online

    … The Iran-aligned Houthis said they had hit Saudi ​Aramco’s (2222.SE), opens new tab Jazan refinery ⁠on Sunday, two days after the kingdom signed a defence pact with Sunni Muslim allies Turkey and Pakistan in response to growing regional instability from the U.S.-Israeli war ⁠on ​ …

    Oil rises on uncertainty over reopening of Hormuz
  8. Joy Online

    Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement, against the backdrop of war between the US and Iran. …

    Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    Police Scotland is continuing to investigate reports from media outlets in Uganda and Pakistan that five boxers failed to return with their delegations from Glasgow, where the multi-sport event involving 3,000 competitors concluded on Sunday. …

    Several athletes ‘go missing’ after Commonwealth Games
  10. Joy Online

    … Pakistan Today also reported that the boxer Qudratullah had not joined the rest of his teammates in flying home to Pakistan, and that he was not found in his room when officials went to search for him. …

    Athletes go ‘missing’ after Commonwealth Games ends
  11. Joy Online

    … That threat did result in historic face-to-face talks in Pakistan, led by Vice-President JD Vance. …

    Trump suggests new talks with Iran to begin on Monday
World & Region

Pakistan arrests man accused of $126m US postage fraud

The News

Pakistan's cybercrime agency has arrested Faheem Akram, accused of running a counterfeit postage operation that caused $126 million in losses to the US Postal Service. He allegedly sold more than 5.1 million counterfeit shipping labels via LabelsBank.com since 2023 to over 5,200 customers.

22 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Thursday 22 October

  1. Pakistan arrests man accused of $126m US postage fraud

    Pakistan's cybercrime agency has arrested Faheem Akram, accused of running a counterfeit postage operation that caused $126 million in losses to the US Postal Service. He allegedly sold more than 5.1 million counterfeit shipping labels via LabelsBank.com since 2023 to over 5,200 customers.

    22 October 2026 · The Chronicle →

Tuesday 20 October

  1. Rotary Club of Accra-Airport launches polio eradication awareness initiative

    The Rotary Club of Accra-Airport held "Arise for Polio 2026" to push for global polio eradication through vaccination. The club's president noted that while wild poliovirus now remains endemic in only Afghanistan and Pakistan, Rotary continues to work with the Ghana Health Service and partners to protect children through immunization programmes.

    20 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 16 October

  1. China's Foreign Minister urges Israel to halt West Bank settlements

    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 →

Thursday 15 October

  1. UK threatens Eritrea with visa ban over migrant returns

    Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has threatened to ban all Eritreans from entering the UK if Eritrea's government does not accept more returns of small boat migrants and foreign national offenders. From Thursday, Eritrean diplomats will face movement restrictions outside London and fast-track visas for VIPs will be stopped.

    15 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. Ashanti Muslim leader urges UN intervention on Yemen-Saudi tensions

    The Chairman of the Ashanti Regional Muslim Peace Committee called for UN intervention to prevent further escalation of reported attacks on Saudi Arabia attributed to Yemen's Houthi movement, warning that continued hostilities could endanger civilian lives and undermine regional stability. He urged the UN Security Council and international stakeholders to prioritize dialogue and peaceful negotiations over military confrontation.

    14 October 2026 · Daily Guide →

  2. Stirling Centre launches fourth COLP cohort with international participants

    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 →

Monday 12 October

  1. National Defence University established to counter security threats

    Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu said the establishment of the National Defence University of Ghana aims to strengthen the country's capacity to respond to emerging security threats including terrorism, cyberattacks, violent extremism and climate-related risks. The university will serve as a centre for advanced strategic studies, operational readiness, research and policy development in defence and security.

    12 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 8 October

  1. Strait of Hormuz vessel traffic hits two-month low after attacks

    Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz fell to its lowest in over two months after tanker attacks spiked, with only seven commodity vessels passing through on Tuesday. Crude crossing the strait declined 27% from the previous week to 10.1 million barrels a day, though increased exports from the Gulf of Oman and Red Sea helped maintain overall Middle East crude exports at pre-war levels.

    8 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. Congolese-born golfer wins Ghana qualifier for world cup final

    Louanges Kous Mang, a Congolese-born golfer who has made Ghana her home, won the Ghana qualifying tournament for the Turkish Airlines World Golf Cup Grand Final and will represent Ghana at the prestigious event scheduled for Antalya in November 2026.

    6 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 5 October

  1. Thousands march to Islamabad demanding jailed ex-PM Khan's release

    Supporters of Pakistan's jailed former prime minister Imran Khan are marching to the capital Islamabad to demand his release, citing health concerns including alleged loss of vision. Khan, a cricket star-turned-politician jailed for 17 years over corruption in August 2023, faces charges in more than 100 cases and claims all are politically motivated.

    5 October 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 28 September

  1. Avalanche in Nepal's Himalayas kills four, twelve missing

    An avalanche struck a climbing group's base camp at Himlung Himal peak in Nepal on Sunday, killing four people with twelve others still missing. Poor weather has hampered rescue efforts, though a team of experienced mountaineers was deployed from Kathmandu to search the site.

    28 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 27 September

  1. Ten Nepalese climbers missing after Himalayan avalanche

    At least ten Nepalese climbers preparing to lead an expedition are missing after an avalanche struck a base camp near the Himlung Himal peak on Sunday morning. Poor weather has hampered rescue efforts by helicopters and rescue teams.

    27 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 23 September

  1. US, Iran resume talks at UN despite Trump's military threats

    Top American and Iranian officials held high-level discussions at the UN General Assembly in New York, their first formal contact since June, mediated by Qatari diplomats. The talks occurred on the same day President Trump issued an ultimatum at the General Assembly, defending military intervention against Iran and framing the choice as either a deal allowing Iran to rebuild or military annihilation.

    23 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 21 September

  1. Dafeamekpor urges bipartisan approach to Ghana drug trafficking fight

    South Dayi MP Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor called for a non-partisan national response to drug trafficking, citing seizures and arrests dating back to 2008 and noting that Ghana was declared a drug trafficking hub under a previous administration, arguing the issue is a longstanding challenge rather than a political matter.

    21 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 10 September

  1. Twenty-five years since 9/11 terror attacks on United States

    On September 11, 2001, nineteen al-Qaeda terrorists hijacked four commercial aircraft in coordinated attacks that killed 2,977 people, destroyed the Twin Towers in New York, hit the Pentagon, and changed America and the world forever.

    10 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 8 September

  1. UAE building alternative export routes amid regional tensions

    The UAE is expanding port capacity and developing pipelines, railways, and trade routes along its eastern coast to ensure its energy exports are not disrupted by regional conflict. A UAE presidential adviser warned that relations with Iran could take decades to rebuild after attacks, and called for greater coordination among Gulf Arab states.

    8 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 3 September

  1. UNICEF: 20 million children faced online sexual abuse yearly

    About 20 million internet-using children across 21 countries were subjected to sexual exploitation or abuse on digital platforms in a single year, with most cases occurring on social media, according to a UNICEF report. More than one in five children aged 12 to 17 across Africa, Asia, Latin America and Eastern Europe experienced at least one form of sexual abuse or exploitation online in the year before being surveyed.

    3 September 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 31 August

  1. Petrol, diesel prices rise from September 1, 2026

    The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies forecasts petrol will increase 4.80% to GHC 16.39 per litre and diesel will rise 2.10% to GHC 17.60 per litre from September 1–16, 2026, driven by rising crude oil prices on the international market and higher refined petroleum product costs. LPG is expected to fall 0.93% to GHC 13.73 per kilogramme.

    31 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 28 August

  1. UN urges military instructors to strengthen peacekeeping training capacity

    The UN's Integrated Training Service called on newly trained military observer instructors to become "force multipliers" by bringing specialised peacekeeping knowledge back to their countries and institutions. The two-week UN Military Observers Training of Trainers course at Ghana's Kofi Annan International Peacekeeping Training Centre brought together 24 participants, including four Ghana Armed Forces officers and 20 international participants, and was funded by the Canadian Ministry of National Defence.

    28 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 25 August

  1. China vows to protect interests amid expanded US sanctions on Iran

    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 →

Monday 24 August

  1. Oil prices fall more than $2 after profit-taking

    Oil prices slipped more than $2 a barrel on Monday as investors took profits after recent gains, with Brent crude settling down 2.35% to $92.17 and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude falling 2.35% to $85.01, despite new U.S. sanctions on Iran announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. US threatens Iran with unprecedented financial sanctions campaign

    US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has threatened Iran with "the single greatest financial offensive ever," saying the US would sever all economic ties and isolate any nation partnering with Iran financially. Iran has dismissed the threat and warned it would shut down all oil exports from the region if the war continues, while also restricting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

    24 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 23 August

  1. US judge voids Trump visa suspension for 75 nations

    A U.S. District Judge ruled that a Trump administration policy suspending immigrant visa issuance to applicants from 75 countries exceeded the Secretary of State's authority and violated federal immigration law. The suspended policy affected applicants from nations in Latin America, the Balkans, South Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and the Caribbean, which the State Department said posed risks of becoming a public charge.

    23 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 17 August

  1. Trump envoy Kushner meets Hamas leader on Gaza peace plan

    US President Trump's Middle East envoy Jared Kushner held rare talks with Hamas in Egypt to discuss implementation of a US-backed Gaza peace plan that calls for Hamas disarmament, Israeli troop withdrawal, and Gaza's rebuilding under Palestinian civilian administration. Israel has rejected the 15-point plan, and Kushner is now in Israel to meet with Prime Minister Netanyahu.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

  2. $50m hostage ransom funded al Qaeda Mali offensive, UN reports

    A $50 million ransom paid in late 2025 to free hostages seized by al Qaeda-linked militants in Mali has helped fund their advances across West Africa and the group's global network, according to a U.N. report. Three regional sources identified the United Arab Emirates as having made the payment, which distributed funds to fighters in the Sahel region and al Qaeda affiliates in Yemen and beyond.

    17 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 13 August

  1. Trump secretly exited decoy plane in Turkey for security reasons

    US President Donald Trump secretly exited Air Force One on 8 July in Turkey via a catering truck to board a different military plane over security concerns involving Iran, while cabinet members including Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent remained on the decoy aircraft to maintain the line of succession.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Wednesday 12 August

  1. Trump secretly switched planes in Turkey while cabinet remained behind

    Two US cabinet members and other officials remained aboard a decoy Air Force One in Turkey last month while President Trump secretly exited via a catering truck to board a separate military aircraft over Iran security concerns, according to CBS News. The officials stayed behind to maintain the line of succession.

    12 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Tuesday 11 August

  1. Secret Service uses deception tactics to protect US presidents

    The US Secret Service employs various deception strategies to protect presidents, including switching between decoy and actual aircraft and vehicles during travel. In one example, President Trump was secretly moved via catering truck from Air Force One to a separate military aircraft at a NATO summit, with decoys remaining on the original plane unaware of the switch.

    11 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

  1. Oil prices rise amid Strait of Hormuz reopening uncertainty

    Oil prices rose Monday as Iran said a deal with Oman on new shipping lanes was in final stages but insisted the U.S. must meet other conditions before the Strait of Hormuz reopens. Brent crude rose to $84.46 a barrel and U.S. West Texas Intermediate to $78.79, with both benchmarks recovering from last week's 7% decline that followed hopes for a deal.

    10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

  1. Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan sign joint defence pact

    Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan have signed a joint defence agreement stating that an attack on any of the three states shall be regarded as an attack against them all, announced at a meeting between their leaders in Mecca amid regional tensions.

    7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

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