IMF to Converse 2025 Budget with Government Amid Plans to Remove Key Taxes
The talks come at a pivotal moment, with the government planning to scrap key tax lines, including the contentious E-levy, betting tax, and COVID-19 levy
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GH₵2.9 billion in Treasury Bill Bids Rejected as Government Prioritizes Fiscal Discipline
Accra, Ghana – The Ghanaian government has turned down GH₵2.9 billion in Treasury bill bids despite strong investor interest, underscoring its commitment to prudent fiscal management.
Romanian President Klaus Iohannis resigns to avoid political crisis.
Senate speaker Ilie Bolojan, head of the Liberal Party, a member of the ruling coalition, will take over as interim president with limited powers until the election.
Iran’s Supreme Leader rejects negotiation with Trump stating ‘not rational, intelligent or honorable’.
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei also suggested that “there should be no negotiations with such a government,” but stopped short of issuing a direct order not to engage with Washington.
NDC youth in Ashaiman vandalizes Chairman’s office over appointment dissatisfactions.
The youth, however, remain adamant that they will no longer be pacified with mere promises. Presiding Member of the Ashaiman Municipal Assembly, Godwin Twumasi, urged the national leadership to take swift action, warning of further unrest.
Japan hit with record breaking snowfall disrupting life in Japan’s Hokkaido.
Record-breaking snowfall fell on Japan’s northern main island of Hokkaido, disrupting traffic, causing airport closures and delaying deliveries.
Trump administration to seize Venezuelan president’s plane held in Dominican Republic during Rubio visit.
The Trump administration plans to seize a second plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro ’s government that is currently in the Dominican Republic.
Government reduces 2025 Hajj fare from GH₵75,000 to GH₵62,000.
The government has reduced the fare for the annual Hajj pilgrimage from GH₵75,000 to GH₵62,000 for Ghanaian Muslims seeking to embark on the trip.
Trump has announced that he wants the US to take over Gaza Strip.
The US president has previously said that neighboring nations could take in displaced Palestinians from Gaza – a proposal that was rejected by Arab nations. Asked about the idea, Trump said that he envisions “a long-term ownership position.”
Trump set to terminate US involvement in the UN Human Rights Council.
Several UN special rapporteurs have accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza, including, most notably, the special rapporteur on the occupied Palestinian territory, Francesca Albanese.