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Joy Online
Oil prices rose on Tuesday as concerns over supply disruptions persisted after attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure left the kingdom’s East-West pipeline offline and cast doubt on efforts to ease shipping risks in the Gulf. …
Oil climbs as Saudi pipeline outage, fresh attacks heighten supply concernsThe Ghanaian Times
Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz yesterday, adding to concerns about Iran-related threats to global energy supplies after Saudi Arabia shut down a vital oil pipeline. …
New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz threatens oil suppliesJoy Online
Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Monday, after new Houthi strikes on Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf compounded supply concerns following the closure of a key Saudi oil pipeline. …
Oil prices jump more than 2% after new strikes on Saudi, Strait of HormuzJoy Online
… Oil prices jumped as markets reopened on Monday, following developments that threaten supplies from the world’s biggest exporter, Saudi Arabia, which kept a key 1,200-km (745-mile) east-west pipeline closed throughout the weekend after it was damaged in drone strikes on Friday. …
Diplomacy stumbles with postponement of meeting on Strait of Hormuz proposalJoy Online
Maritime trackers received new reports of an attack on a ship in the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, adding to concerns about Iran-related threats to global energy supplies after Saudi Arabia shut down a vital oil pipeline. …
New report of attack on Strait of Hormuz shipping fans fears of threats to oil suppliesJoy Online
Saudi Arabia has closed a critical oil pipeline after it was attacked by drones launched from Iraq, as conflict in the Middle East widens. …
Saudi Arabia shuts key oil pipeline after drone attack launched from IraqJoy Online
Yemen’s Houthi movement has seized the strategic Red Sea port city of Mokha from Saudi-backed pro-government forces, military sources say. …
Yemen’s Houthis reportedly seize strategic Red Sea port of MokhaJoy Online
… A day earlier, the Iran-linked Houthis in Yemen launched a wave of attacks in Saudi Arabia, sparking fires at oil facilities. …
Iran war won’t end until after crucial November elections, says TrumpJoy Online
… Pressure is mounting on alternative channels for Gulf oil exports, with Iran-aligned Houthi militants stepping up strikes against Saudi Arabia, threatening crude shipments via the Red Sea. …
Brent holds above $100 as tanker attacks deepen supply fearJoy Online
… A day earlier, the Iran-linked Houthis in Yemen launched a wave of attacks in Saudi Arabia, sparking fires at oil facilities. …
Iran war won’t end until after US midterm elections, says TrumpGhana's Investment Promotion Authority held an investment webinar in Riyadh, in collaboration with the Ghana Embassy, to present economic opportunities, investment reforms, and development priorities to prospective Saudi investors, as part of a broader strategy to position Ghana as a competitive investment destination.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghana's Investment Promotion Authority held an investment webinar in Riyadh, in collaboration with the Ghana Embassy, to present economic opportunities, investment reforms, and development priorities to prospective Saudi investors, as part of a broader strategy to position Ghana as a competitive investment destination.
4 hours ago · Joy Online →
Policy analyst Bright Simons has disputed NACOC's claim that a recent cocaine seizure at Beirut airport resulted from a joint controlled delivery operation with Lebanese authorities, citing Lebanese reports indicating the seizure was handled by General Security and Customs without mention of Ghanaian involvement or coordination with the anti-narcotics branch.
8 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Bilkis Zulkarnain, a Kumasi Technical University graduate in fashion design, runs a workshop in Sawaba training young women in sewing and garment decoration. She aims to develop African designers in the modest fashion market, which she sees as dominated by imports from Turkey, Dubai, and Saudi Arabia despite abundant local creative talent.
16 hours ago · Joy Online →
Mosisa Siyoum, 26, was handed an eight-year ban after testing positive for erythropoietin and tampering with documents; the International Testing Agency also announced disciplinary measures against four boxers and one other fighter for whereabouts failures, and suspended fellow Ethiopian distance runner Hunde Lechisa, 21, after he tested positive for testosterone.
3 November 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The Saudi-led coalition says air defences intercepted a Houthi ballistic missile targeting Saudi Arabia's southern region, while fighting continues between the armed group and Yemeni government forces. Houthi media reported seven people wounded in coalition air strikes on the Red Sea port city of Hodeidah.
3 November 2026 · The Chronicle →
Brent crude fell 1.40% to $111.84 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate dropped 1.50% to $102.56 on Monday as Iranian and Qatari officials held a third consecutive day of talks aimed at ending the US-Israeli war on Iran. Market analysts attributed the pullback to diplomatic progress hopes and the absence of military escalation over the weekend, though concerns remain that rhetoric could intensify after US midterm elections.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Seven core OPEC+ members kept December production targets unchanged on Sunday, with all 21-country members set to meet November 29 to decide 2027 quotas amid ongoing Iran war export disruptions and forecasts of potential excess supply next year.
2 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude declined 0.7% to $114.50 a barrel and WTI fell 1.0% to $101.74 on Thursday as hopes for peace negotiations eased concerns about supply disruptions from escalating Middle East conflict, though declines remain limited due to ongoing Houthi attacks and concerns over potential US action against Iran.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's government has applied to join BRICS as a partner to expand its economic options and diversify international partnerships, according to Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. The government sees membership as opening new avenues for trade, investment, and cooperation within the Global South.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude rose 1.3% to $115.36 per barrel after Yemen's Houthis claimed an attack on Saudi Arabia's largest refinery, renewing Middle East supply concerns. US crude rose 1.22% to $101.12 amid the incident.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez arrived in Riyadh and said he is rested and ready for his Saturday fight against WBC super-middleweight champion Christian M'billi, his first bout since losing to Terence Crawford in September 2025. The fight goes ahead despite security concerns linked to intensified fighting between a Saudi-led coalition and Iran-aligned Houthi forces in Yemen.
27 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
The UN's International Civil Aviation Organisation has lifted airspace restrictions it imposed on Libya in 2015 during the country's civil war. Libya's Transport Ministry said the decision reflects progress in the civil aviation sector and expects a surge in international airline transit permits, with 61,968 flights per month projected for the 2026-2027 winter season, up from an average of 2,000 per month in the prior season.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
US crude futures fell 1.55% to $101.67 per barrel and Brent crude dropped 1.34% to $115.16 on Monday, after surging to near six-month highs the previous week. Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian oil facilities and airports continued to stoke energy supply concerns.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The UN Environment Programme says countries must cut greenhouse gas emissions by 18% by 2030 and 45% by 2035 compared with 2025 levels to have a chance of keeping global heating to 1.5°C; even with deep cuts starting now, warming would likely peak at 1.7–1.8°C mid-century before potentially falling back to 1.5°C by 2100.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil futures edged lower in early Asian trading Friday, though Brent crude has risen to a five-month high on supply concerns following Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and a shutdown of a Libyan oil pipeline valve.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude futures rose 1.2% to $110.11 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate gained 1% to $98.12 on Thursday, as Houthi attacks on Saudi targets prompted the United States to order diplomats and family members to leave its missions in the Kingdom.
22 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The UK will deploy RAF Typhoon jets to defend Saudi Arabia in a defensive role against escalating Houthi missile and drone attacks, following incidents targeting the Saudi capital Riyadh and energy sites. The aircraft will not conduct offensive strikes, according to Defence Secretary Wes Streeting.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Oil prices declined on Tuesday following an executive order from US President Donald Trump that waived some sanctions on Russian energy exports, though Middle East supply risks from attacks on Saudi Arabia and Yemen kept concerns about disruptions in view. Brent crude fell to $109.06 a barrel and WTI eased to $103.32, while traders remained focused on potential damage to Gulf region energy infrastructure.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A Saudi national employed by OpenAI was charged with secretly planting a recording device in a conference room and arrested after being seen on camera appearing to check on it; US prosecutors claim he had frequent communication with a Saudi royal family member and that a member of the Saudi military paid for flights for his wife and son.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An Austrian Airlines flight from Tel Aviv to Vienna was forced to make an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria after a reported bomb threat. Authorities searched the plane, found no threat, and the flight resumed to Vienna with all passengers on board.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
US President Donald Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on Russia, expected to increase Russian fuel exports; Brent crude fell 1.77% to $107.92 a barrel and West Texas Intermediate dropped 0.82% to $100.58. Trump negotiated a deal for Russian diesel exports starting at about 2.3 million barrels this month, rising to about 7.6 million barrels per month.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An Austrian Airlines Airbus A320 flying from Tel Aviv to Vienna made an emergency landing in Sofia, Bulgaria on Sunday night after a reported bomb threat. The plane carried 51 passengers and six crew members; no injuries were reported and authorities conducted a security search after landing.
19 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 →
Star Oil reduced petrol from GH¢16.64 to GH¢16.45 per litre effective October 16, 2026, as some oil marketing companies begin adjusting prices for the second pricing window. The Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies attributed the movements to crude oil prices, exchange-rate pressures, and government interventions, though LPG prices are projected to rise by over 18%.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Brent crude fell 0.39% to $105.51 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate crude fell 0.55% to $97.43 on Friday as investors assessed Middle East risks and possible US steps to ease restrictions on the world's shadow fleet of tankers.
16 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Two security personnel were killed when five ballistic missiles hit al-Maashiq Palace in Aden, Yemen's seat of government, according to the Information Minister; the prime minister and other ministers were unhurt but several others were injured.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
COMAC projects petrol prices will decline by 1.20–1.67 per cent and diesel by 2.60–3.32 per cent from October 16, 2026, while LPG prices are expected to rise by 16.98–18.50 per cent. The adjustments reflect international petroleum movements and cedi-dollar exchange rate changes.
15 October 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Saudi Arabia's Supreme Court has set aside a death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan migrant worker Anojan Sivarasa, 27, who was convicted of blasphemy over a Facebook comment insulting the Prophet Muhammad. Sivarasa had been sentenced to death in September following a blasphemy conviction, but the sentence was overturned on Wednesday after diplomatic efforts by Sri Lanka.
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 →
Petrol and diesel prices are expected to fall marginally from Friday, October 16, 2026, with petrol declining to GH¢17.67 per litre and diesel to GH¢19.30 per litre, according to the Chamber of Oil Marketing Companies. LPG, however, is projected to rise by 18.5% to GH¢20.60 per kilogram, driven by international market developments and currency depreciation.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →