More than 94 million people around the world are living with cataracts, a condition that clouds the eye’s lens, blurs vision, and can eventually lead to blindness. Yet, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), half of those in need of surgery cannot access it. Cataracts primarily affect older adults, and as global populations age, […]
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The United States and Iran are meeting in Oman for the first nuclear negotiations since heightened conflict erupted earlier this year. Both sides are cautiously exploring whether diplomacy can ease tensions over Iran’s nuclear program, while the possibility of military action still hangs in the background. The talks, confirmed late Wednesday after weeks of uncertainty […]
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Israel has announced that it will reopen the Rafah border crossing with Egypt for the movement of people only after completing an operation to recover the body of the last remaining Israeli hostage in Gaza, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office confirmed late yesterday. The crossing had initially been scheduled to open during the early phase […]
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Attorney‑General and Minister for Justice Dr. Dominic Akuritinga Ayine has clarified why criminal charges against former Finance Minister Dr. Kwabena Duffour and other directors of the now-defunct Unibank Ghana Limited were withdrawn, emphasizing that investigations found no evidence of theft, fraud, or personal enrichment. Dr. Ayine explained that public discussion around Unibank’s collapse had been […]
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In a landmark ruling on Friday, former South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for obstructing justice and other crimes connected to his controversial martial law declaration on December 3, 2024, and the ensuing political chaos. The sentencing marks the first of several high-profile verdicts facing Yoon, whose brief suspension […]
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The United Nations has sounded a stark warning over the worsening humanitarian crisis in Gaza, calling for urgent reconstruction as Palestinians endure “inhumane” living conditions. This plea comes as a US-backed truce enters its second phase, offering a rare window for recovery. “I wouldn’t have imagined what I saw today, which is total destruction; not […]
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In a bold move yesterday, US President Donald Trump announced a 25 per cent tariff on any country trading with Iran, escalating pressure on Tehran in response to its violent crackdown on nationwide protests. “Effective immediately, any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a 25 per cent tariff on all […]
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A brutal crackdown on protests across Iran has reportedly killed at least 648 people, including nine minors, according to Norway-based rights organization Iran Human Rights (IHR). The wave of demonstrations, which began over economic grievances, has escalated into one of the largest challenges to the Islamic Republic since the 1979 revolution. Thousands more are injured, […]
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Venus Williams’ journey to make history at the Australian Open continues, even after a tough three-set loss to Magda Linette at the Auckland Classic on Tuesday. The 45-year-old American tennis legend showed flashes of her signature skill, winning a set but ultimately falling 6-4, 4-6, 6-2 to the 52nd-ranked Polish player. Fans gave Williams a […]
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Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s former finance and foreign affairs minister, announced yesterday that she will step down from Parliament in Ottawa to serve as an economic advisor to Ukraine. Of Ukrainian heritage, Freeland has previously served as the Canadian prime minister’s special representative for Ukraine’s reconstruction, bringing years of political leadership experience to the role. “Ukraine […]
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