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Every mention in the Ghanaian press over the period you choose, compiled as a PDF or Word document.
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Joy Online
… A spokesperson for the UN Secretary-General António Guterres said on Thursday he was “deeply concerned by the continuing escalation in the Middle East”. “He urges the parties to return to the full implementation of the ceasefire and avoid any further deterioration.” Pakistan, Rus …
Trump says deal to end Iran war is close after calling off strikesJoy Online
… Meanwhile, the countries’ representatives have engaged in fraught negotiations, including a meeting in Pakistan, in an attempt to find a lasting solution to the conflict. …
Trump says US will hit Iran ‘hard’ again on WednesdayJoy Online
… Mediators led predominantly by Pakistan have spent weeks attempting to finalise terms. …
US military helicopter crashes near Strait of Hormuz, two crew members rescuedThe Chronicle
Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has travelled to Iran to deliver a “special letter” to Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei as part of diplomatic efforts to end the United States-Israeli war on Iran, which began 100 days ago. …
Pakistan official visits Iran with ‘special letter’ for supreme leaderJoy Online
… It said six other trading partners – Canada, the EU, Ecuador, Indonesia, Mexico and Pakistan – had “failed to effectively enforce a forced labour import prohibition”. …
US announces new tariffs over forced labour concernsJoy Online
… Kyrgyzstan will replace Pakistan. Bahrain, Colombia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Latvia, and Liberia will continue to serve as non-permanent members of the Security Council until the end of 2027. …
Five countries elected to UN Security Council; Germany misses outJoy Online
… It said six other trading partners – Canada, the EU, Ecuador, Indonesia, Mexico and Pakistan – had “failed to effectively enforce a forced labour import prohibition”. …
US targets UK, EU, China and others in fresh tariff move over forced labour allegationsJoy Online
… Pakistan has been mediating negotiations between US and Iranian officials. Sunday’s reports of changes are the third round of edits that the president has made to the US proposal, according to CBS News. …
Trump seeking edits to US-Iran deal, US media reportJoy Online
At least 20 people have been killed and 70 others injured in an explosion targeting a train transporting military personnel in Pakistan. …
Blast targeting train kills at least 20 in PakistanJoy Online
… Later, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said: “I congratulate President Donald Trump on his extraordinary efforts to pursue peace,” and said the phone call had been “very useful and productive”. …
Trump says Iran deal ‘largely negotiated’ including reopening Strait of HormuzPakistan'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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →