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… Throughout his rule, Ali Khamenei pursued a policy of confrontation with the West and for years provided support to anti-US and anti-Israel armed groups across the Middle East, including Hamas in Gaza, Hezbollah in Lebanon and the Houthis in Yemen. …
Iran’s supreme leader absent as senior officials attend ayatollah’s funeralJoy Online
A daredevil social media free-climber nicknamed the “Spider-Man of Yemen” has died after falling into a volcanic crater in the country’s south-west. …
“Spider-Man of Yemen” dies after falling into volcanic crater during climbThe Chronicle
… ependence Anniversary of Israel in Accra, expressing solidarity and support Ambassador Gilad, who also serves as Israel’s ambassador to Liberia and Sierra Leone, said Israel continues to face serious regional threats, citing Iran and allied armed groups in Lebanon, Gaza and Yemen …
Israeli Embassy celebrates Israel’s 78th Indece Day in AccraJoy Online
Somali pirates have hijacked an oil tanker off the coast of Yemen, according to multiple Somali security officials that spoke with the BBC. …
Oil tanker hijacked off coast of Yemen and taken towards SomaliaThe 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 →
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 →
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 →
Libya's foreign ministry summoned the US chargé d'affaires on Sunday to protest President Trump's description of Libya as "terror-infested" at a Georgia rally, saying the remarks were offensive and undermined the dignity of the Libyan people. Trump later said on Truth Social that the US respected Libya and called its people "proud, resilient, hospitable," while emphasizing that Libya cannot remain a corridor for illegal migration.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Former President Barack Obama attacked the Trump administration over the Iran war and high consumer prices while campaigning for Democrats in Ohio and Michigan ahead of the US midterm elections on 3 November. Obama told crowds the election is "our last best chance to at least rein in some of the foolishness of this administration," while Trump touted his immigration and tariff policies at a rally in Georgia.
25 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 →
Spot gold fell 0.3% to $4,126.84 per ounce in early Asian trading on Tuesday as investors awaited the US Federal Reserve's October 27-28 policy meeting for signals on interest rates. Traders are pricing in an 83% chance the Fed will leave rates unchanged next week, while higher interest rates typically weigh on gold prices by increasing the opportunity cost of holding bullion.
20 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 →
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 →
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 →
Oil prices climbed on Wednesday as traders weighed supply risk from Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia against prospects of increased Russian diesel exports. Brent crude futures rose 0.8% to $106.58 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate gained 0.9% to $94.94 a barrel.
14 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Saudi Arabia's energy minister said the kingdom will mount a "serious" response to deadly Houthi attacks on airports and oil facilities. The Iran-backed Yemeni group has claimed the attacks are retaliation for Saudi military operations in western Yemen.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana Police arrested eight suspects for assaulting a 21-year-old man during his initiation into an internet fraud operation in Sunyani West Municipality. The suspects allegedly posed as military personnel using downloaded foreign military images to solicit money online, and claimed they had undergone the same beating process themselves.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A boat carrying 305 people capsized near Obock, Djibouti, during the night of October 8–9, killing at least 139 migrants, including at least 15 children, with around 84 missing and 82 survivors, according to the UN's International Organisation for Migration.
12 October 2026 · Joy Online →
A boat carrying 350 people from Djibouti to Yemen capsized off Obock on Thursday night, killing at least 109 migrants including 15 children, with dozens more missing and around 80 rescued, according to the International Organisation for Migration.
11 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Several people were injured when King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh was attacked on Saturday, with western embassies warning citizens away and multiple airlines cancelling flights following the suspected strike by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis.
10 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Three Saudi nationals were killed in two Houthi attacks on Riyadh International Airport, according to Saudi Arabia's civil aviation authority, with additional injuries reported among Saudi citizens and residents of various nationalities. The Iran-aligned Houthi group claimed responsibility for strikes on the airport and other Saudi facilities as part of escalating conflict with Saudi-backed government forces in Yemen.
9 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices rose on Wednesday as the market weighed supply constraints from a storm heading for US oil-producing regions in the Gulf of Mexico and attacks by Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis on Saudi Arabia against increased supplies of Middle East crude. Brent futures rose to $101.51 a barrel and US WTI crude rose to $90.25, with the storm potentially affecting six refineries that account for about 50% of US national refining capacity.
7 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 →
Brent crude rose 1.27% to $105.64 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate gained 0.76% to $93.11 after President Trump rejected Iran's UN-announced peace proposal, while Middle East tensions remain elevated amid Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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 →
The foreign ministers of the G7 nations have condemned Houthi strikes against Saudi Arabia and called on the group to cease military actions and return to the political process. The ministers also called on Iran to stop arming and supporting the Houthis, characterizing Iranian backing as a dangerous pattern of escalation that threatens international trade and global stability.
23 September 2026 · The Chronicle →
Escalating Middle East conflicts risk sparking a broader regional war as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly. The Iran-backed Houthi group has seized strategic Red Sea territory near the Bab al-Mandab Strait, a critical maritime chokepoint for global energy shipments, with officials doubtful Saudi Arabia can reverse the gains independently.
22 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Oil prices hit their lowest in over a week on Monday as investors bet on potential diplomacy between the US and Iran during a UN meeting this week, though the two countries exchanged threats on Sunday. Brent crude fell to $101.71 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate dropped to $98.15 a barrel, breaking below the $100 psychological support level.
21 September 2026 · Joy Online →