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02 Sep

Gold Star Families Defend Trump’s Arlington Cemetery Visit, Criticize Vice President Harris

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In the latest escalation of a controversy surrounding former President Donald Trump’s Arlington Cemetery Visit, several Gold Star families have come forward to defend Trump’s actions while condemning Vice President Kamala Harris for her criticism. The families, who lost loved ones during the 2021 Kabul airport attack amidst the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, were in attendance at the cemetery, and have taken issue with Harris’ recent remarks. On Saturday, Vice President Harris publicly criticized Trump, accusing him of using the sacred grounds of Arlington National Cemetery as part of a political stunt. Harris took to social media, where she expressed…

02 Sep

Massive Protests in Israel Demanding Ceasefire After 6 Hostages Found Dead

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In a wave of anger and grief, thousands of Israelis took to the streets on Sunday night, after six hostages found dead in Gaza. The demonstrations were fueled by the devastating news that the hostages, who had been held by Hamas in Gaza, including Israeli-American Hersh Goldberg-Polin, were found dead in a tunnel in the city of Rafah. The protesters, chanting "Now! Now!" demanded that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu negotiate a ceasefire with Hamas to secure the release of the remaining captives. Hostages Found Dead The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) revealed that the hostages' bodies were found during a military…

02 Sep

French Retiree on Trial for Orchestrating Rape of His Wife After Drugging Her

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A shocking trial has begun in the southern French city of Avignon, where a 71-year-old retiree stands accused of orchestrating the repeated rape of his wife by dozens of strangers, whom he allegedly recruited online. The disturbing case has sent shockwaves across France, shedding light on a decade-long series of abuses that the victim reportedly knew nothing about until 2020. The main suspect, a former employee of France's power utility, EDF, allegedly drugged his wife into unconsciousness with powerful tranquilizers, particularly Temesta, and facilitated her rape by 51 identified men between 2011 and 2020. The assaults are believed to have…

07 Aug

Inflation Expected To Reach 15% By End Of 2024 – Amin Adam

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Finance Minister and Member of Parliament for Karaga, Dr. Mohammed Amin Adam, has projected that Ghana’s inflation rate will reach 15% by end of 2024. Speaking during a town hall meeting in Accra, he highlighted that the Akufo-Addo-Bawumia administration’s efforts in managing inflation despite economic challenges, noting that the current government has achieved significant reductions in inflation rates since taking office in 2017. Dr. Amin Adam compared the current inflation rate to that of the previous National Democratic Congress administration, which recorded inflation rates of 17.7% in 2015 and 15.4% in 2016. In contrast, the NPP government, according to him…

07 Aug

Find Innovative Ways To Support Women-Led Businesses – Banks Urged

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Dr. Kweku Arthur-Annobil, Business Strategy Manager of Business and Commercial Banking at Stanbic Bank Ghana, has urged Ghanaian banks to find innovative ways to support women-led businesses, especially in the face of current economic challenges. Dr. Arthur-Annobil said this during a multi-stakeholder engagement on enabling resilient women-led businesses in Ghana. Speaking on a panel discussion on the subject, he emphasized the crucial role banks must play in supporting women-led businesses. He noted that “Non-Performing Loans (NPL) ratio, which has increased from 15% in early January 2023 to nearly 30%, reflects the lingering effects of the economic difficulties from 2020 and…

07 Aug

Registrar-General Publishes Names Of Registered Professional Bodies In Good Standing

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The Office of the Registrar-General of Companies has noted that 40 professional bodies are in good standing by filing their taxes as of July 31, 2024. However, 43 professional bodies are not in good standing, 11 are newly registered and 73 professional bodies have no contact numbers to “enable us to contact their Executives to update their records with the ORC.” Four professional bodies have, however, requested to be taken off the register for having gained a Chartered status by an Act of Parliament. “The Office therefore urges ALL Professional Bodies in default to take necessary steps to be in…

07 Aug

Imane Khelif Addresses Transgender Controversy

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Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has denied claims that she is a transgender athlete, asserting that she was born and raised as a woman without any medical procedures. In a foxnews.com report, she emphasized that the allegations are baseless and should not be taken seriously. “I am a woman,” Khelif said when asked about the allegations, as quoted by foxnews.com. Khelif’s match against Italian boxer Angela Carini ended prematurely due to these transgender claims, sparking widespread criticism on social media. Despite the controversy, Khelif won her 66-kilogram fight against Hungary’s Anna Luca Hamori by unanimous decision. Khelif has faced gender eligibility…

07 Aug

Portia Asare Confirms Divorce Rumours, Says She Will Marry 20 Times If Necessary

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Popular Ghanaian actress Portia Asare has confirmed rumours of her divorce three years after her second marriage in 2021. This comes after social media reports in 2023 alleged that her second marriage to Raymond Kwaku Marfo had collapsed, with claims that Marfo was a serial womanizer. In an interview with Ahodwo TV in August 2024, the actress confirmed that she had indeed divorced her husband but said that she would remain resilient and faithful to God despite her situation. “I am not a quitter. Nothing defeats me except going against the will of God. I am not going to give…

07 Aug

Baba Yara Stadium Will Be Ready For Ghana, Angola Clash – NSA Assures

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The National Sports Authority (NSA) has assured that the Baba Yara Stadium will be ready for Ghana’s match against Angola in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers next month. The Black Stars are set to face the Palancas Negras on September 5, as announced by the Ghana Football Association (GFA) on Tuesday. Concerns have been raised about the pitch’s condition following a recent five-day ‘Kumuyi’ Church program held there. Despite these concerns, Ashanti Regional Director of the NSA, Kwame Baa, has assured that the pitch will be in top shape for the anticipated game. “At the end of…

07 Aug

European Qualification Is Our Goal Next Season – Kudus

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West Ham United forward, Mohammed Kudus has emphasized that qualifying for Europe and competing for a top-six finish is their target. Following their participation in the Europa League last season, West Ham concluded the campaign in 9th place with 52 points. The team’s inconsistent performances ultimately led to the departure of manager David Moyes. Looking ahead, Kudus expressed the team’s determination to secure European qualification and strive for a top-six position. He also highlighted his personal commitment to contributing his skills to achieve these goals. “As a whole team, we could not qualify for Europe last season, so the goal…