Trump travel ban barring citizens from 12 countries takes effect
The ban is also expected to have a disproportionate effect on African countries
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Contraceptives for Poor Countries Stuck in Warehouses after US Aid Cuts
The stock, held in Belgium and Dubai, includes condoms, contraceptive implants, pills and intrauterine devices, together worth around $11 million, the sources told Reuters.
From Billionaire to Calamity? Rihanna Loses 29% of her Wealth
Rihanna ranks 35th on the list of the richest women who have built their own financial success. According to Forbes, several significant changes in the structure of her businesses have negatively affected her profits.
Canada’s April Trade Deficit Expands to Historic High as Tariffs Cripple Exports
Exports to the U.S. shrank by 15.7%, a third consecutive monthly decline, Statscan said, adding that exports south of the border have fallen by over 26% since the peak seen in January.
Trump Executes U.S. Travel Restrictions and Ban on 19 Countries
According to the Trump administration, the move was prompted by what it described as weak traveler vetting systems in some countries, the presence of terrorist groups within their borders, and a lack of cooperation in accepting deported nationals
$1 to GH¢1 will crash Ghana’s export sector – President Mahama
According to him, the recent appreciation of the cedi is due to close coordination between fiscal and monetary policies by the Central Bank and the Ministry of Finance.
US halts student visa appointments and plans expanded social media vetting
We will continue to use every tool we can to assess who it is that’s coming here, whether they are students or otherwise,” Bruce said.
US Congress moves to block California ban on petrol-only cars
California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, and state air regulators say that what Congress is doing is illegal and they will sue to keep the rules in place.
Trump Halts Harvard University’s Ability to Enroll International Students
Harvard called the move “unlawful” in a statement.
Nike to hike prices as it faces tariffs uncertainty.
Tariffs are almost always paid by the company that is importing the goods into a country rather than the business which makes the product.