Tariff Turmoil: How U.S. Trade Policies Are Reshaping Global Markets
U.S.-Canada trade is valued at $683 billion, with 75% of Canadian exports heading south.
Massive floods forces thousands to evacuate with one death recorded in northeast Australia.
The flooding was set off by heavy rain from low pressure system rich in tropical moisture, Australia’s weather forecaster said on its website, adding that 24-hour rainfall totals were likely up to 11.8 inches
Grammys 2025: Beyoncé wins Album of the Year, making her the first black woman to win such
Beyoncé made history at the 67th Grammy Awards, securing her first-ever win for Album of the Year with Cowboy Carter.
Multiple earthquakes shakes Greek island of Santorini.
remors have been recorded between the volcanic islands of Santorini and Amorgos in the Aegean Sea since Friday, forcing authorities to close schools in Santorini and the nearby islands of Ios, Amorgos and Anafi.
Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Saturday that places 25 percent tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10 percent tariffs on goods from China starting Tuesday, the White House said.
Panama pulls out from China deal as Trump threatens to reimpose US control over the Panama Canal.
Panama Canal was built by the US in the early 20th century and handed over to Panama in 1999. After returning to office, Donald Trump threatened to take the Canal back from Panama, claiming China’s control over it. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Sunday, February 2, warned Panama’s President that Washington will “take measures necessary” if Panama does not immediately take steps to end China’s influence and control over the Panama Canal.
Tullow says Ghana oilfields to resume drilling in May 2025
Tullow has announced that it will resume drilling in Ghana’s oilfields in May 2025. This follows successful resolution to Ghana’s tax arbitration
Agavedzi, Salakope suffers another tidal waves attack over the weekend
“We need urgent relocation of the homeless. Ghana Gas promised to construct a hundred two-bedroom apartments for the victims by December 2024. Out of that, the company started work on only 10 and even that remain uncompleted. We need these apartments completed.”
Eight-member Committee appointed by President Mahama to organize the National Education Forum.
The committee, chaired by Professor George K. T. Oduro, a former Pro Vice-Chancellor of the University of Cape Coast, has been given two weeks to submit a comprehensive plan for the forum.
Speaker Suspends 4 MPs Over Appointments Committee Pandemonium
The suspended MPs include the two chief Whips for both the Minority and Majority caucuses, Rockson Nelson Dafeamekpor and Frank Annoh-Dompreh, as well as Alhassan Sulemana Tampuli and Jerry Ahmed Shaib.