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Pakistan

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  1. May 2026
  2. The Chronicle

    Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency said Tehran’s proposal, sent via Pakistan, which has served as a mediator, included an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to the US naval blockade of Iranian ports and guarantees of no further attacks on Iran.

    Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war ‘totally unacceptable’
  3. Joy Online

    Tehran sent its response via Pakistan, which has served as a mediator between the two sides, calling for an immediate end to the conflict and guarantees of no further US-Israeli attacks on Iran, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency.

    Oil price predicted to remain above $100 for rest of year
  4. Joy Online

    Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency said Tehran’s proposal, sent via Pakistan, which has served as a mediator, included an immediate end to the war on all fronts, a halt to a US naval blockade and guarantees of no further attacks on Iran.

    Trump calls Iran response to US proposal to end war ‘totally unacceptable’
  5. Joy Online

    Tehran sent its response via Pakistan, which has served as a mediator between the two sides, calling for an immediate end to the conflict and guarantees of no further US-Israeli attacks on Iran, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency.

    Oil prices jump after Trump dismisses Iran proposal to end war
  6. Joy Online

    On Wednesday, an Iranian foreign ministry spokesman said the latest US proposal was being considered and that Tehran would share its views with Pakistani mediators.

    Trump says US-Iran ceasefire still in place after exchange of fire in Strait of Hormuz
  7. Joy Online

    A senior member of Iran’s parliament dismissed it as a “wish list”, while a foreign ministry spokesman said Tehran would share its views of a US proposal with Pakistani mediators.

    Iran considering US proposal to end war, official says
  8. Joy Online

    In a post on social media, Trump said that he had made the decision “based on the request of Pakistan”, which has acted as an intermediary between the US and Iran.

    Trump says US to pause operation to guide vessels through Strait of Hormuz
  9. Joy Online

    The Touska was intercepted on its way to an Iranian port as part of the US’s blockade, with the crew evacuated to Pakistan.

    Trump says US to ‘guide’ stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
  10. Joy Online

    Iran said the response, delivered via Pakistan, was being reviewed, according to Iran’s semi-official Tasnim news agency.

    Trump says US to ‘guide’ stranded ships through Strait of Hormuz
  11. Joy Online

    Iran gave mediators in Pakistan a proposal to end the war on Thursday night, according to Iran’s state-run IRNA news agency.

    US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls

Yesterday

  1. Iran to receive Chinese shoulder-launched missile systems within weeks

    Three sources familiar with the deal told Reuters that Iran is expected to receive within weeks a first shipment of up to 400 Chinese-made shoulder-fired air-defence missile launchers, valued at $60-70 million, as it rebuilds its defences after war with the United States and Israel.

    29 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Climate change to cause 430,000 annual deaths by 2050 unevenly

    A Climate Impact Lab report projects that climate-driven temperature changes will cause about 430,000 additional deaths annually by 2050, with ten times more deaths in poor countries than in richer ones. Access to electricity for cooling systems will largely determine how many lives can be saved, but many countries most vulnerable to rising temperatures lack sufficient electrical capacity for fans and air conditioners.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 24 July

  1. 25 Ghanaians seek asylum in Canada after World Cup 2026

    Twenty-five Ghanaians who travelled to Canada for the FIFA World Cup 2026 submitted asylum applications, according to Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. They were among 175 asylum claims made by foreign visitors from 26,111 people who had received temporary residence approval linked to the tournament.

    24 July 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 18 July

  1. EPIC Air Quality Fund recognizes seven awardees for clean air impact

    The EPIC Air Quality Fund celebrated seven projects from The Gambia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Ghana, Pakistan, Malawi, Nigeria, and Liberia at the Africa Clean Air Forum for achieving national-level clean air impacts. The 31 funded projects, selected from 322 applications across 74 countries, are expanding air quality monitoring infrastructure and driving policy change through open data.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana EPA honoured for air pollution monitoring progress

    Ghana's Environmental Protection Authority has been recognised at the Africa Clean Air Forum as one of seven organisations worldwide for significant progress in tackling air pollution, following the rollout of an air quality monitoring network in Tema. The recognition comes as Ghana begins implementing new air quality management regulations requiring industries to control emissions and vehicles to undergo emission testing.

    18 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. West Indies cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers dies at 89

    Sir Garfield Sobers, regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died aged 89. The former West Indies all-rounder played 93 Tests between 1954 and 1974, scored 8,032 runs and took 235 wickets, and was knighted for his services to cricket in 1975.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. West Indies cricket legend Sir Garfield Sobers dies at eighty-nine

    Sir Garfield Sobers, a legendary West Indies all-rounder regarded as one of the greatest cricketers of all time, has died aged 89. Sobers played 93 Tests between 1954 and 1974, scoring 8,032 runs and taking 235 wickets, and was knighted for his services to cricket in 1975.

    17 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Pew study finds China viewed more favorably than US globally

    A Pew Research Center study of over 42,000 people in 36 countries found that in 25 of those countries, more respondents held favourable views of China than the US—the first time the organisation has recorded such results since tracking global sentiment since 2002. While the US was seen as respecting personal freedoms more than China, China was seen as interfering in other countries' affairs less than the US, and respondents expressed low confidence in both Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, though Xi scored higher.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 14 July

  1. Majority Chief Whip denies GBA excluded from tribunal bill consultations

    Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor has rejected claims that the Ghana Bar Association was not consulted on the proposed tribunal bill, stating that the GBA was fully engaged in the legislative process and submitted views to lawmakers. He argued that the bill, still under parliamentary consideration, offers the best solution to address the backlog of court cases and is grounded in Ghana's legal framework.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 13 July

  1. El Niño poses flood and drought risks across East Africa, Asia

    The International Rescue Committee warns that millions of people across East Africa and Asia face severe flooding, drought, disease outbreaks and heatwaves as El Niño strengthens, with Somalia, Kenya, Uganda, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Afghanistan among the most at-risk. The IRC estimates 4.8 million people in Somalia already require urgent humanitarian assistance, a figure expected to rise if heavy rains trigger widespread flooding.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Pakistan urges US-Iran restraint as ceasefire collapses

    Pakistan has called on the United States and Iran to exercise restraint following the collapse of a nearly three-week ceasefire and renewed strikes and counterstrikes, urging both sides to honour commitments under an Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding brokered by Pakistan in April.

    10 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Thursday 9 July

  1. Pakistan searches for Boeing 737 missing over Arabian Sea

    Pakistan is searching for a Boeing 737-400 cargo aircraft that lost contact with air traffic control on Tuesday after reporting a navigational system fault while en route from Sharjah to Karachi. The plane with five crew members aboard descended steeply and was last tracked about 155 nautical miles west of Karachi; no wreckage or survivors have been found.

    9 July 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Ghana records GH¢3.4m losses from fraudulent investment schemes

    The Cyber Security Authority reported 352 cases of fraudulent online investment schemes in the first six months of 2026, resulting in victims losing GH¢3,429,447. The schemes operate under various aliases using social media to advertise fake investment opportunities, often falsely claiming affiliation with established foreign companies and promising unusually high returns.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 6 July

  1. Ghana's Cyber Security Authority warns of online investment fraud surge

    The Cyber Security Authority has warned of a sharp rise in fraudulent online investment schemes, reporting 352 cases and losses of GH¢3.4 million in the first half of 2026. Scammers use social media to promote fake investment opportunities under aliases of established companies, directing victims to pay via mobile money with promises of high returns that never materialize.

    6 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. US, Iran conclude Doha talks on maritime and fund issues

    Iran and the United States concluded indirect talks in Doha focusing on maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and unfreezing Iranian funds, with no sign of headway toward lasting peace. Qatar's Foreign Ministry reported "positive progress" on issues related to an interim agreement announced two weeks prior, though sources said the nuclear program did not come up in the technical discussions.

    2 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 26 June

  1. Oil prices fall to pre-Iran war levels as Strait reopens

    Global benchmark Brent crude has fallen below $72.48 a barrel, the price before US and Israel launched attacks on Iran on 28 February, as traffic through the Strait of Hormuz resumes following a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding on 17 June for nuclear negotiations and measures to end the war.

    26 June 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Trump, Iran dispute nuclear inspection terms of ceasefire deal

    U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Iran agreed to nuclear inspections "into infinity" and that unfrozen Iranian assets would buy humanitarian supplies, but Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson denied beginning discussions on its nuclear program or agreeing to International Atomic Energy Agency inspections at talks in Switzerland mediated by Qatar and Pakistan.

    24 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Tuesday 23 June

  1. UN to evacuate over 11,000 sailors stranded in Gulf

    The UN's International Maritime Organization plans a large-scale evacuation of more than 11,000 sailors stranded in the Gulf due to the US-Israel war against Iran, working with Iran, Oman, the US, and other regional partners. An interim deal was signed to end the conflict, but the US and Iran continue to dispute details of the Memorandum of Understanding, particularly regarding nuclear inspections and missile provisions.

    23 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. US-Iran high-level talks end; technical discussions to continue

    High-level negotiations in Switzerland on ending the Iran war concluded early Monday, with lower-level talks planned as Iran and the US agreed to create a "de-confliction cell" to address fighting in Lebanon. The talks launched a 60-day diplomatic process, though fighting between Hezbollah and Israel remains a key sticking point.

    23 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Monday 22 June

  1. US-Iran talks end with progress on 60-day deal roadmap

    The first round of US-Iran negotiations to end the war has ended with "encouraging progress," according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan, who say the parties have agreed to a roadmap for reaching a final deal within 60 days. The memorandum includes commitments to ending fighting on all fronts including Lebanon, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and lifting sanctions on Iranian oil and petrochemical exports.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. US and Iran conclude first negotiations round with progress

    The US and Iran have completed their first round of peace negotiations in Switzerland with "encouraging progress," with mediators Qatar and Pakistan reporting agreement on a roadmap to reach a final deal within 60 days. Technical talks focused on clarifying messaging regarding the Strait of Hormuz, ceasefire enforcement in Lebanon, and nuclear deal elements, with a communication line established to prevent incidents among commercial vessels.

    22 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 21 June

  1. US-Iran talks begin in Switzerland amid strait closure claims

    Direct talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Switzerland, with delegations led by US Vice-President JD Vance and Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arriving on Sunday. Iran's military said it closed the Strait of Hormuz over Israel's attacks on southern Lebanon, though the US military reports traffic continues to flow; Pakistan's Prime Minister is joining as mediator.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. US-Iran nuclear talks resume in Switzerland amid regional tensions

    Direct talks between the US and Iran are set to begin in Switzerland despite Iran's military claiming it closed the Strait of Hormuz in response to Israeli strikes in Lebanon. US Vice-President JD Vance and Iranian officials arrived for negotiations expected to cover nuclear issues and Lebanon ceasefire efforts, with Pakistan mediating.

    21 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Ghana records highest Canadian World Cup visa refusals at 73 percent

    Ghana had the highest number of Canadian visa refusals for the FIFA World Cup 2026, with 1,423 of its 1,953 applications rejected—a 73 percent refusal rate—ahead of Pakistan, India, Nigeria, and Colombia. Across all nationalities, refusals outpaced approvals among applications marked with the World Cup marker, though Ghana qualified for the tournament and opened its Group L campaign with a 1-0 victory over Panama.

    19 June 2026 · The Chronicle

Wednesday 17 June

  1. Trump pledges India visit as trade tensions ease

    US President Donald Trump promised to visit India during a bilateral meeting at the G7 summit in France, signalling a thawing of relations between the two countries following strain over tariffs and the killing of three Indian sailors by US military forces. The pair discussed efforts to reach a trade deal, with Trump calling Modi a "tough negotiator."

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. U.S.-Iran deal includes $300 billion private fund

    A $300 billion private investment fund designed to encourage both sides to conclude a final deal to end the U.S.-Iran war has been outlined in a framework agreement, with more than half the amount already committed by private companies from the U.S., Gulf Arab states, Asia, South America and Africa, according to a source with direct knowledge of the deal.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

  3. Israel strikes Lebanon despite Trump criticism of Netanyahu

    Israeli jets struck southern Lebanon on Wednesday, drawing fresh criticism from US President Donald Trump, who told Netanyahu to be "more responsible" and said Israel had been fighting Hezbollah for "too long." The Israeli military said it is targeting the Iran-backed armed group Hezbollah.

    17 June 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 16 June

  1. World leaders welcome Iran-US tentative deal to end conflict

    US President Donald Trump announced that Iran and the United States have reached a tentative deal to end the US-Israel war on Iran, including Israeli attacks on Lebanon. World leaders including Qatar, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait have welcomed the agreement, though Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich condemned it as "bad for Israel and for the entire free world."

    16 June 2026 · The Chronicle

  2. UNICEF: 1.8 billion children exposed to droughts, 1.2 billion to heat

    According to a UNICEF report, almost all of the world's children are exposed to at least one climate hazard, with 1.8 billion endangered by droughts and 1.2 billion by extreme heat. The report warns that as many as 1.1 billion children face at least three overlapping climate risks, prompting calls for governments to urgently invest in infrastructure, adaptation, and disaster management capabilities.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 15 June

  1. Archbishop Agyinasare leads leadership conference, crusade in Pakistan

    Archbishop Dr Charles Agyinasare of Perez Chapel International is conducting his fifth missionary visit to Pakistan from 9–18 June 2026, which includes an IGNITE Ministers' Conference in Hyderabad and a miracle crusade across several cities.

    15 June 2026 · Joy Online

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