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Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says 62 Ghanaians have been killed and 15 others remain missing in connection with the Russia-Ukraine war. …
62 Ghanaians killed, 15 missing in Russia-Ukraine war – AblakwaJoy Online
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa has announced that Russian scholarships for Ghanaian students have been doubled from 120 to 240 each academic year, following engagements during his ongoing official visit to Russia. …
Russia doubles scholarships for Ghanaian students to 240 annuallyJoy Online
… Ghana is now ranked behind China, Russia, Australia, Canada and Peru, although Mr Nyarko noted that the order of some of the leading producers can differ depending on the source of data. …
Ghana rises to sixth-largest gold producer globally after record 2025 outputJoy Online
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has praised the leadership and legacy of Ghana’s first President, Dr Kwame Nkrumah, highlighting his pivotal role in the decolonisation of Africa and his enduring popularity in Russia. …
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov praises Kwame Nkrumah’s legacy during meeting with AblakwaJoy Online
… During the news conference, military leaders also mentioned North Korea’s deployment of troops to aid Russia’s war against Ukraine. …
Trump says US to reduce military drills with South Korea after it stayed out of Iran warJoy Online
Six people have been killed and four injured in Ukrainian missile strikes on Russia’s Belgorod region overnight, its acting governor has said. …
Ukrainian strikes kill six in Russia, acting governor saysJoy Online
At least seven people have been killed in Russia after what officials called the “largest-scale” attack launched by Ukraine this year. …
Russia says at least seven killed in largest Ukrainian attack of 2026Joy Online
… A warehouse belonging to Russian online retailer Wildberries was hit. Russia has intensified aerial attacks across Ukraine in recent weeks, while Kyiv has stepped up its targeting of Russian logistics hubs, with the aim of disrupting military supplies. …
Three killed as Russia launches fresh aerial attacks across UkraineThe Ghanaian Times
The Municipal Chief Executive of the Korle Klottey Municipal Asembly (KoKMA), Mr Alfred Allotey-Gaisie, has urged children selected to participate in a summer camp in the Kotovsk city of the Tambov Oblast in the Russia Fedreation, to embrace cultural diversity, learn new things a …
KoKMA Young Ambassadors to represent Ghana at Kotovsk Summer Camp in RussiaJoy Online
A bomb attack in Crimea has reportedly killed a former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia in 2014 when Moscow annexed the peninsula. …
Crimea bomb attack reportedly kills former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to RussiaRescuers in Ukraine continue searching for survivors after two Russian drones hit a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih on Friday, killing 16 people and injuring 130 in what is known as a double-tap strike where the second drone targeted emergency workers. President Zelensky condemned the attack as "cynical and despicable."
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Rescuers in Ukraine continue searching for survivors after two Russian drones hit a shopping centre in Kryvyi Rih on Friday, killing 16 people and injuring 130 in what is known as a double-tap strike where the second drone targeted emergency workers. President Zelensky condemned the attack as "cynical and despicable."
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German authorities discovered two handguns and ammunition in woods near Berlin last October and suspect the cache was intended for assassinations on behalf of Russia, according to reports in German media. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said federal prosecutors are investigating a suspect in Romania over espionage and suspected preparation of a serious act of violence.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian petrol stations across Moscow and other parts of the country are experiencing long queues following Ukrainian drone strikes on oil refineries, causing "unscheduled repairs" and reducing refining capacity. Authorities describe this as the second wave of a fuel crisis, with some stations running out of fuel and motorists unable to find alternatives.
21 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 15 people were killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv overnight, striking residential blocks, warehouses, a children's hospital and school. Ukraine's President Zelensky said the country lacks sufficient anti-ballistic interceptors and that Western supplies are needed daily to deter Russian military action.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia's Ambassador to Ghana met with the Transport Minister on Thursday, 20 August 2026, to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in transport, logistics, infrastructure development, and modern transport technologies. The two sides agreed to maintain contact on specific projects and continue discussions aimed at translating identified areas into concrete cooperation.
20 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The European Union says it is evolving its relationship with Ghana from a traditional donor-development model to one based on shared interests and mutual security responsibilities. The EU argues that Ghana's democratic stability and regional peace are important to European security, particularly as instability and violent extremism spread across the Sahel.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghana and Russia have signed a visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, the first of its kind between the two countries since they established formal diplomatic relations in 1958. The agreement was signed during a three-day official visit to Russia by Ghana's Minister of Foreign Affairs Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, and is expected to be a first step toward enhanced visa privileges for other travellers and broader strategic cooperation in education, energy, agriculture, security, defence, and minerals exploration.
20 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Apple has sent out what appears to be its largest batch of mercenary spyware warnings to date, with a digital rights group reporting a record 30% to 40% increase in assistance requests since Friday, including people targeted in previous notifications.
19 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Ukraine's sacked defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime presidential elections, saying "democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia." His dismissal last month—six months into his tenure—has sparked protests and is seen as the largest challenge to Zelensky's presidency since Russia's full-scale invasion four and a half years ago.
19 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa called for an Africa-led strategy, supported by Russia, to combat terrorism and violent extremism in the Sahel Region during bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. Ablakwa stressed that any long-term response must be African-led with strategic support from Russia and other international partners, emphasizing the need for stronger regional cooperation to prevent terrorism's spread into neighbouring countries.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa reported during a visit to Russia that 62 Ghanaians have been killed and 15 remain missing in connection with the Russia-Ukraine war. He said the government is intensifying diplomatic efforts to stop illegal recruitment of Ghanaian youth into the conflict and held bilateral talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov on the issue.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that Russian scholarships for Ghanaian students have doubled from 120 to 240 annually, with full scholarships prioritising courses in artificial intelligence, engineering, petroleum sciences, and pharmaceuticals. Ghana and Russia also agreed to advance cooperation in peaceful nuclear energy and green transition, including Ghana's plan to add 700 MW of nuclear power to its energy mix.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana rose to sixth place among the world's largest gold producers after producing 185 tonnes of gold in 2025, surpassing the United States. Small-scale mining accounted for 52.38 per cent of total production, marking the first time the small-scale sector surpassed large-scale mining in Ghana's over 100-year commercial gold production history.
18 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov praised Dr Kwame Nkrumah's leadership and legacy during a meeting with Ghana's Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, describing the first President as a respected historical figure in Russia for his role in Africa's decolonisation. The talks, held on August 17, 2026, also covered bilateral cooperation between Ghana and Russia.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
President Trump said the US will "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing his relationship with North Korea's leader and noting South Korea declined to join the US in Iran's denuclearisation. Trump posted that the exercises are costly and send an inappropriate signal, though he noted it was too late to cancel Monday's scheduled drills.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies projects diesel prices will rise about 1.39 percent in August's second pricing window, while petrol and LPG are expected to fall by approximately 2.90 percent and 0.93 percent respectively, driven by international oil market developments and geopolitical tensions including US-Iran disputes.
17 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ukrainian missile strikes on Russia's Belgorod region killed six people and injured four overnight, according to the acting governor, including a 14-year-old child. Ukraine also reported two people killed in Russian drone strikes on the Sumy region.
17 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Russia reported at least seven people killed in what officials called the "largest-scale" Ukrainian attack this year, involving 822 drones with 600 targeting Moscow, including a strike on a Wildberries warehouse near the capital. Russian attacks on Ukraine also killed at least seven people and injured more than 39.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At least three people were killed and more than 10 injured in Ukraine's latest wave of Russian strikes, with Russia intensifying aerial attacks while Kyiv has stepped up targeting of Russian logistics hubs. Ukraine said it shot down three Russian missiles and nearly 100 drones, while Moscow's mayor reported about 600 Ukrainian drones were launched towards the city overnight.
16 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Children selected from schools and communities in Korle Klottey Municipality will participate in a summer camp in Kotovsk, Tambov Oblast, Russia, as part of a cultural exchange and cooperation initiative between the municipality and the city of Kotovsk.
14 August 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
A bomb attack in Sevastopol, Crimea has reportedly killed a former Ukrainian submarine commander who defected to Russia in 2014. Russian authorities say a woman has been arrested on suspicion of carrying out the attack, and allege it was on instructions from Ukrainian intelligence agencies, though Ukraine has not publicly commented.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi criticized Vladimir Putin's visit to Iturup (known in Japan as Etorofu), one of four islands in the Kuril chain claimed by both Russia and Japan, calling it "absolutely unacceptable" and saying it has worsened Japanese sentiment towards Russia. The territorial dispute over the Kurils has persisted for decades and remains the primary obstacle to a post-World War Two peace treaty between the countries.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Dmitry Muratov, 2021 joint Nobel Peace Prize winner and co-founder of Russian independent newspaper Novaya Gazeta, told the BBC that his publication has been shut down following Putin's decree to nationalise its printing presses and revoke its registration. Muratov says the newspaper's closure reflects a broader crackdown on free speech in Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine, during which most opinion leaders have been declared "foreign agents," "extremists," or "terrorists."
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK and Europe experienced their most dramatic solar eclipse in nearly 30 years, with millions witnessing the event. The UK saw a partial eclipse with more than 90% of the Sun covered by the Moon, while parts of Greenland, Iceland and Spain experienced a total eclipse.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukraine launched a drone and missile attack on Russia's Novorossiysk port, damaging grain export terminals and striking the Black Sea fleet's main base; three people, including an eight-year-old child, were killed and 24 injured. The Russian agriculture ministry said it was redirecting cargo to ports in the Baltic and Caspian Seas and land routes.
12 August 2026 · Joy Online →
A new passenger train service began operating between Finland and Sweden, creating the first rail connection between northern Finland and southern Europe in nearly 40 years. The twice-daily route from Oulu to Haparanda takes 100 minutes and enables a journey of around 5,000km by rail from Portugal to Finland.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At least 13 people, including one child, were killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on Nizhnekamsk in Russia's Tatarstan republic, with 75 more injured. Ukraine's Armed Forces confirmed the strike hit the city's Tanevo oil refinery, more than 1,100 kilometres from the Ukrainian border.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mali's military said it repelled an attack by jihadist group JNIM on a base in San on Sunday, killing around 40 militants, though the army also suffered casualties and soldiers had to "retreat temporarily." The two-hour assault began around 05:00 local time, with attackers arriving on motorcycles and foot, some disguised in army uniforms.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's three para-powerlifting athletes are competing at the 2026 International Para Powerlifting Competition in Russia as part of the National Paralympic Committee's 'Target the Podium' Initiative, which aims to prepare Ghanaian para-athletes for medal contention at the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympic Games.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →
At least three people, including a child, were killed in overnight Russian missile attacks east of Kyiv on Saturday, with falling debris damaging buildings and cars and fires breaking out at multiple locations. Three others were wounded, and President Zelensky arrived in Belgrade for his first visit to build wider support for Ukraine amid concerns about depleting interceptor stockpiles.
8 August 2026 · Joy Online →