Walmart becomes first retailer to hit $1tn market value
Walmart has become the first traditional retailer to hit a $1tn (730bn) market valuation, propelling it into a small group […]
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IEA Opposes Proposed Changes to Mining Royalties
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has rejected the government’s proposed sliding-scale mineral royalty framework, describing it as a continuation
House Republicans Take Steps to Reopen U.S. Government
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is confident the three-day partial U.S. government shutdown is coming to an end. He has secured enough support for a procedural vote to reopen most federal agencies, despite Democrats refusing to assist and some resistance within his own party. Negotiations continue on funding for the Department of Homeland Security, including new immigration enforcement measures.
WHO seeks $1B to tackle health crises in 2026
The World Health Organization (WHO) appealed on Tuesday for $1 billion to respond to the world’s most severe health emergencies
Crude Oil Revenues Fall to $198m in Second Half of 2025
Ghana’s crude oil receipts fell to about $198 million in the second half of 2025, reflecting fewer liftings and lower global oil prices, according to data from the Bank of Ghana.
UK Pledges $400 Million to Help Ethiopia Expand GERD-Linked Power Grid
Gridworks, a UK government-supported investor, will fund and develop around $400 million in electricity transmission projects in Ethiopia as the
Iran Ready to Enter Fair Negotiations with the United States
Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian said the country will negotiate with the US under conditions that protect its national interests, amid rising tensions over its nuclear program and deadly domestic protests.
Iran orders U.S. nuclear talks amid threats and regional fears
In a pivotal shift, Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States. This
Nigeria Strengthens Defence Ties with the US and Türkiye
Nigeria’s Defence Minister, General Christopher Musa (retd.), says the country’s growing security ties with Türkiye will not weaken its long-standing defence relationship with the United States, stressing that Nigeria’s non-aligned approach allows it to partner with multiple global powers to address its security challenges.
India Tariff Slash: Trump Reduces Duties After Modi Halts Russian Oil Imports
President Donald Trump has announced a reduction in U.S. tariffs on Indian goods after Prime Minister Narendra Modi agreed to curb India’s purchases of Russian oil, signaling a shift in trade and energy ties between the two countries.