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A team of 100 young journalists has begun covering key activities at the 2026 International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg, Russia. …
100 young journalists lead coverage of International Festival of Youth in RussiaJoy Online
African participants were among international delegates who collected 22 cubic metres of waste during a clean-up exercise at Lake Shartash in Ekaterinburg, Russia. …
African delegates join IFY 2026 clean-up, collect 22 cubic metres of waste from Russian lakeJoy Online
Participants in the 2026 International Festival of Youth have planted a Garden of Peoples’ Friendship at Ural Federal University (UrFU) in Ekaterinburg, Russia, as a symbol of international unity and climate solidarity. …
Russia: IFY 2026 participants plant friendship garden to promote climate solidarityJoy Online
More than 40,000 people applied to participate in two digital media competitions held at the 2026 International Festival of Youth in Ekaterinburg, Russia. …
Over 40,000 apply for AI content and anti-fake contests at IFY 2026Joy Online
… The last time she spoke to her mother was a day after Ukrainian forces broke into Russia’s Kursk region more than two years ago. …
Russians seek answers over hundreds missing after Ukraine’s 2024 incursionJoy Online
Participants in the 2026 International Festival of Youth have planted 50 trees near the main building of Ural Federal University in Ekaterinburg, Russia. …
International Festival of Youth participants plant trees in Russia’s EkaterinburgJoy Online
Ukraine is facing its “toughest winter” since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, a top United Nations official told the BBC. …
Ukraine faces ‘toughest winter’ since Russia’s full-scale invasion, UN official tells BBCJoy Online
… The proposed collaboration is expected to create opportunities for technical exchanges and joint initiatives in areas of mutual interest, while strengthening relations between institutions and communities in Ghana and Russia. …
AMA proposes city-to-city partnerships with Russian citiesJoy Online
… Militaries have been adopting Starlink since Ukraine began using the network extensively following Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, including for battlefield communications and drone operations. …
UK deepens reliance on Musk’s SpaceX, spending nearly $40 million on satellite servicesJoy Online
… Ukraine has also had success with its use of drones and on Thursday announced what it called a “record hit” on Russia gas plants. …
Russian drone incursion delays Zelensky flightRussia launched waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people including children, with the heaviest toll in Pryluky where a residential building was destroyed. President Zelenskiy described it as one of the most "vile strikes," involving 70 missiles in total, and said it coincided with Russian President Putin's birthday.
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Russia launched waves of missiles and drones at Ukraine on Wednesday, killing at least 20 people including children, with the heaviest toll in Pryluky where a residential building was destroyed. President Zelenskiy described it as one of the most "vile strikes," involving 70 missiles in total, and said it coincided with Russian President Putin's birthday.
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Overnight missile attacks across central and eastern Ukraine have killed at least 15 people, including in strikes on residential buildings in Pryluky, Kyiv, Dnipro, Kremenchuk, Zaporizhzhia and Oleksandriya. President Zelensky described the bombardment, involving 70 missiles, as one of Russia's "most vile" attacks and said Ukraine had responded with strikes on targets in Russia's Perm, Samara and Astrakhan regions.
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Residents and traditional authorities in Adipa have raised environmental and public health concerns over waste transportation to the Adipa Engineered Landfill Site. A stakeholder engagement facilitated by MP Frank Annoh-Dompreh brought together local officials, community representatives, and Zoomlion, with the company pledging support measures to address community concerns.
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A civilian cargo ship, the Alfa Watan, has sunk and its crew is missing after being attacked by air and sea drones in the Black Sea off Bulgaria's coast. A second vessel, the Able, carrying grain was also hit; its 18 crew members were rescued by Bulgarian sailors.
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A 17-member committee has been formed to address concerns raised by residents of Adipa and surrounding communities over waste disposal activities at the Adipa Engineered Landfill Site, following a stakeholder meeting involving traditional authorities, local government officials, and company representatives. The committee will be chaired by the Chief of Nsawam, and Zoomlion has announced a package of interventions including health centre construction, water projects, fumigation exercises, and scholarship support for affected communities.
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George Abradu-Otoo, CEO of Ghana's National Food Buffer Stock Company, called for increased investment in technology—including artificial intelligence, drones, and climate sensors—to strengthen food security across Africa. He made the call at BIOPROM 2026, a biotechnology forum in Russia, and commended Ghana's government for initiatives like the Agriculture for Economic Transformation programme.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude fell 0.65% to $101.59 a barrel and US WTI dropped 1.03% to $90.12 as the Group of Seven agreed Friday to release 100 million barrels of diesel and crude from emergency reserves, while Middle East crude exports rose above pre-war levels in four of the final seven days of September.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the 81st United Nations General Assembly that Russia is using citizens from Ghana and 46 other countries in its war against Ukraine.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Vladimir Putin said Russia will use all weapons at its disposal if Kaliningrad comes under direct attack, insisting Moscow is responding to Western statements about preparing for war in 2029 or 2030. Russia has accused NATO of preparing to blockade the Baltic exclave, warning it would use nuclear weapons if the West cut off Kaliningrad from the rest of Russia.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Britain is in talks with EU partners to release additional strategic fuel reserves, including diesel, if needed, following President Trump's threatened ban on US diesel exports. Diesel prices in the UK hit record highs this week, hovering just under 200p per litre.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Two Russian drones hit the Pivdennyi (Southern) bridge, one of Kyiv's main arteries across the Dnipro river, as a metro train was crossing, halting public transport. City authorities said preliminary checks found no critical damage to the structure, but the strikes signal a new stage in Moscow's attacks on the Ukrainian capital and follow coordinated strikes on the city's energy grid.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
With pro-Putin legislators now dominant in Russia's parliament after recent elections, Putin appears prepared to continue the full-scale invasion of Ukraine despite battlefield losses and economic damage. Russian media suggests Moscow is emboldened by Ukraine's shortage of air defence missiles and expects intensified strikes this winter.
1 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK is in talks with US authorities over a potential diesel export stoppage and preparing contingencies, Chancellor John Healey has said. UK diesel prices reached record highs on Monday amid global supply pressures, and US President Donald Trump has threatened to ban diesel exports.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana aims to establish a 1 GW nuclear plant by 2030 with IAEA support, but faces financing challenges, technical hurdles including grid capacity limits, and geopolitical risks. The government should pursue a diverse investment strategy including renewable energy technologies alongside nuclear development.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
As the 81st UN General Assembly session begins, the Security Council's veto system and failure to address major crises have constrained the organisation, but the General Assembly—comprising 193 member states with equal votes—is rising in prominence as small and middle powers gain ground in global politics.
28 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
British police arrested five men on suspicion of explosives and terrorism offences near RAF Fairford airbase in England after a tip-off about suspicious vehicles. US President Donald Trump said the suspects were looking to do "big damage," and an Iranian-linked motive is considered the most likely, though Russian sabotage and Islamist plots are also being investigated.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
China's Vice President Han Zheng criticized the United States without naming it directly at the UN General Assembly, calling for respect for Middle Eastern countries' sovereignty and urging the US to lift its blockade on Cuba. The remarks came amid reports of Chinese military support to Iran and followed Trump's warning to Xi Jinping during White House talks to avoid supporting Iran.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy told the UN General Assembly that Russia is using nationals from 47 countries in its war, naming Ghana among them, and appealed to those nations to protect their citizens from being recruited or deceived into fighting. Zelenskyy said some foreign nationals had been sent to the battlefield through deception and urged the countries to limit Russia's ability to recruit their people.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Germany's Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul called on Russia to abandon its "dangerous path of escalation" during talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov at the UN General Assembly in New York on Saturday — the first such meeting since Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Tensions have worsened following a disputed drone incident at a German airport last month, which Berlin blamed on Russia.
27 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Brazilian President Lula da Silva commended Ghana's President Mahama for leading a UN General Assembly resolution, adopted in March with 123 votes in favor, that declared the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans and racialised chattel slavery the "gravest crime against humanity." The resolution was spearheaded by Mahama alongside the African Union and CARICOM, and faced 3 votes against and 52 abstentions.
24 September 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump said he would support halting American diesel exports to ease pump prices for drivers, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirming officials are assessing whether a full or partial ban would work without disrupting refinery capabilities.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The 11th edition of the Black Star International Film Festival will run from 24–27 September 2026 in Kumasi, featuring films and industry sessions from 12 countries under the theme "Film & Global Culture: The New Wave of African Cinema."
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US and Denmark have announced a deal on Greenland's security following President Trump's threats to seize the territory. Trump said the agreement grants the US "permanent control over security, and all other needs" in the semi-autonomous Danish territory, with no cost to the United States and expected to be signed next week.
19 September 2026 · Joy Online →
French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that Russia's hybrid attacks against Europe and France have intensified, and said he ordered a plan to protect critical infrastructure and defence industry sites. He said France had been targeted by such attacks in recent weeks and that Russia's intent is to intimidate Europe and break support for Ukraine.
18 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US House of Representatives passed legislation giving President Donald Trump broad powers to impose sanctions on Russia and tariffs of up to 100% on countries that buy Russian oil and gas. India and China are among those most exposed, as both are major buyers of Russian crude.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted leaders from the Brics group, including China, Russia, Iran, the UAE, and South Africa, in Delhi this weekend. Though India successfully brought these geopolitically diverse nations together—despite histories of border disputes and the ongoing Iran-Middle East conflict—the summit exposed tension over achieving consensus on a new global order.
17 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghana's Youth Development Minister George Opare Addo held discussions with the Director General of the Federal Youth Authority of the United Arab Emirates on strengthening cooperation in youth development, exchanging perspectives on youth policy, innovation, and institutional development at the International Festival of Youth in Russia. The two sides explored areas of mutual learning and potential partnerships to create opportunities for young people and strengthen youth-focused institutions.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Youth Development George Opare Addo has praised Ghana-Russia relations dating back to President Nkrumah's era, noting the relationship has supported educational development through scholarships for Ghanaian students, many of whom have returned to contribute to Ghana's development. He called for deeper cooperation that delivers tangible opportunities for young people in both countries.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
The US Department of Justice has charged five men allegedly connected to Russian Intelligence Services with plotting to murder Ukrainian allies in the US and Europe, and with paying or attempting to pay people to target those aligned with Ukraine. All five remain at large, and the charges carry a maximum 20-year prison sentence for conspiracy to finance terrorism.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Minister for Youth Development has raised concerns that the dominance of the Russian language could limit opportunities for young Ghanaians seeking education and employment in Russia, and urged Russian authorities to make more information available in English.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →