After months of closure, Rafah Crossing reopens under Gaza ceasefire
The first group of Palestinians expected to return to Gaza from Egypt arrived at the Rafah crossing on Monday, as […]
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Israel Resumes Operations at Gaza’s Crucial Rafah Border Crossing with Egypt
Palestinians have started moving through the Rafah border crossing between the Gaza Strip and Egypt after it reopened for pedestrian
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Ministry Rejects Claims of Asking for Payment from Family of Student Who Died in Latvia
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has dismissed claims that it requested or received money from the family of Nana Agyei Ahiya, the 18-year-old Ghanaian student who died under disputed circumstances in Latvia.
President Mahama Urges United Efforts to Strengthen Regional Security
President Mahama has urged West African nations to work together to tackle security, economic, and social challenges, stressing that regional cooperation is essential to counter terrorism and promote stability.
Zimbabwe Set to Launch Africa’s First Lithium Sulphate Plant, Transforming Mineral Revenue Potential
Zimbabwe is advancing its position as Africa’s top lithium producer with the launch of a lithium sulphate plant, shifting from raw ore exports to high-value refined production. The move, supported by major Chinese investors, is expected to boost industrialization, strengthen the country’s role in clean energy supply chains, and capture greater economic value from its mineral resources.
Gold and Silver Prices Fall Sharply Following Friday’s Decline
Gold and silver prices plunged further after a recent rally pushed both metals to record highs. Spot gold fell over 9% to $4,403 an ounce, while silver dropped 15% below $72. Analysts say the sell-off was triggered by Kevin Warsh’s nomination as US Federal Reserve chair, alongside profit-taking after weeks of parabolic gains.
Partial Government Shutdown Begins in US
The United States has entered a partial government shutdown after a funding agreement approved by the Senate failed to pass the House in time.
While most federal agencies secured funding through September, the Department of Homeland Security received only a temporary extension.
Lawmakers are expected to resume negotiations when Congress reconvenes next week.
Kremlin confirms Trump asked Putin to halt strikes in Ukraine for a week
The Kremlin on Friday confirmed that US President Donald Trump asked his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin to halt strikes in
United Nations renews political mission in Haiti for another year
The United Nations Security Council on Thursday unanimously renewed the mandate of the UN Integrated Office in Haiti (BINUH) for
Secretary-General Warns UN on Brink of Financial Crisis Amid Unpaid Member Contributions
The United Nations is facing a serious financial crisis as many member states fail to pay their mandatory contributions, Secretary-General António Guterres has warned. He described the situation as deepening, threatening the delivery of programs, and cautioned that funds could run out by July if action is not taken.