8 h. ago US judge blocks Trump religious exemption to birth control coverage

A U.S. judge on Wednesday struck down rules adopted during President Donald Trump's first term that exempted employers with religious or moral objections from having to provide workers with insurance coverage for birth control.

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19 h. ago Final preparations underway for state burial of helicopter crash victims

The Black Star Square is resonating with the sounds of military trumpets as personnel rehearse for Friday’s state burial of six of the eight victims of last Wednesday’s tragic helicopter crash.

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20 h. ago Putin Hails Trump’s Ukraine Efforts, Eyes Nuclear Deal at Alaska Summit

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/putin-hails-trumps-ukraine-efforts-eyes-nuclear-deal-at-alaska-summit/Russian President Vladimir Putin praised Donald Trump’s “energetic and sincere” push to end the Ukraine war while suggesting a potential breakthrough on nuclear arms control ahead of their high-stakes Alaska summit. The remarks signal a diplomatic thaw even as both nations maneuver cautiously around deep-seated tensions. “The current American administration is making quite energetic efforts […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/putin-hails-trumps-ukraine-efforts-eyes-nuclear-deal-at-alaska-summit/

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31 h. ago Melania Trump threatens to sue Hunter Biden for $1bn over Epstein claim

First Lady Melania Trump has threatened to sue Hunter Biden for more than $1bn after he claimed she was introduced to her husband by sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

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37 h. ago European leaders tentatively hopeful after call with Trump ahead of Putin summit

European leaders appeared cautiously optimistic after holding a virtual meeting with Donald Trump on Wednesday, two days before he meets his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Alaska to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

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44 h. ago Money Expo India Returns to Mumbai as Finance Hub Accelerates

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/money-expo-india-returns-to-mumbai-as-finance-hub-accelerates/Mumbai prepares to host the fourth Money Expo India on 23–24 August 2025, cementing its status as the country’s premier finance and investment gathering. The event at Jio World Convention Centre will convene over 10,000 attendees, 100+ exhibitors, and 80+ speakers spanning brokerage, fintech, crypto, and regulatory sectors. Now a cornerstone of India’s financial calendar, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/money-expo-india-returns-to-mumbai-as-finance-hub-accelerates/

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47 h. ago Google Lets Users Prioritize Favorite News Outlets in Search Results

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/google-lets-users-prioritize-favorite-news-outlets-in-search-results/Google is expanding its “Preferred Sources” feature to all users in the U.S. and India, enabling personalized control over the Top Stories section in search results. English-language searchers can now tap a star icon next to headlines to prioritize content from specific publishers like The New York Times or The Times of India. Once selected, a dedicated […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/google-lets-users-prioritize-favorite-news-outlets-in-search-results/

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47 h. ago Ghana Cocoa Farmers See Little Gain from Price Surge, IMANI Reveals

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-farmers-see-little-gain-from-price-surge-imani-reveals/Record cocoa prices won’t automatically rescue Ghana’s struggling farmers, policy think tank IMANI Africa warns. Despite the government hiking producer prices, most smallholders still earn as little as GHC 5.90 daily per hectare barely enough to cover costs. The problem isn’t prices but productivity, IMANI stresses. With 70% of farmers tending plots under two hectares, […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-farmers-see-little-gain-from-price-surge-imani-reveals/

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54 h. ago US deficit grows to $291bn in July despite tariff revenue surge

 The U.S. government's budget deficit grew nearly 20% in July to $291 billion despite a nearly $21 billion jump in customs duty collections from President Donald Trump's tariffs, with outlays growing faster than receipts, the Treasury Department said on Tuesday.

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54 h. ago Judge orders Trump administration to restore part of UCLA’s suspended funding

A U.S. judge on Tuesday ordered President Donald Trump's administration to restore a part of the federal grant funding that it recently suspended for the University of California, Los Angeles.

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65 h. ago Lecturer Sues to Stop Zimbabwe Graduation Over Strike Fallout

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lecturer-sues-to-stop-zimbabwe-graduation-over-strike-fallout/A University of Zimbabwe lecturer has launched an urgent court bid to halt tomorrow’s graduation ceremony, alleging compromised degrees due to a lecturers’ strike. Dr. Phillemon M. Chamburuka, representing the Association of University Teachers, filed for an injunction demanding an independent audit of the 2024–2025 second semester results before any degrees are awarded. His High […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/lecturer-sues-to-stop-zimbabwe-graduation-over-strike-fallout/

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65 h. ago Development Banks Drive Industrial Farming in Africa, Report Finds

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/development-banks-drive-industrial-farming-in-africa-report-finds/Public development banks are steering Africa toward large-scale industrial agriculture at the expense of small farmers and food sovereignty, according to a new study by the Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa. The report details how Development Finance Institutions (DFIs) have invested over $3 billion directly in African agribusiness since 2019, accelerating a shift toward […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/development-banks-drive-industrial-farming-in-africa-report-finds/

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2 d. ago Mango farmers reap big as PPEDCO turns crop disease into a success story

For years, mango farmers in parts of Ghana watched helplessly as a deadly plant disease, Bacterial Black Spot (BBS), destroyed their farms. The disease caused lesions, rotted the fruits, and crippled livelihoods. But today, in many farms across Kintampo North, the BBS are gone, thanks to the work of a local agricultural company, Plant Pests […]

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3 d. ago Gold Retreats as Geopolitical Fears Ease, Trade Truce Extends

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-retreats-as-geopolitical-fears-ease-trade-truce-extends/Gold prices fell sharply yesterday, dipping below $3,400 per ounce as fading global risks weakened safe-haven demand. The decline follows a sustained rally driven by months of geopolitical tension and trade uncertainty. In a key development, the U.S. and China agreed to extend their tariff pause for 90 additional hours, averting a deadline escalation. Former […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/gold-retreats-as-geopolitical-fears-ease-trade-truce-extends/

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3 d. ago Trump Picks Heritage Economist to Head Labor Stats Agency After Ousting Criticized Chief

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-picks-heritage-economist-to-head-labor-stats-agency-after-ousting-criticized-chief/President Donald Trump has nominated conservative economist EJ Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, replacing former Commissioner Erika McEntarfer whom he fired earlier this month. Antoni, a federal budget analyst at the Heritage Foundation, requires Senate confirmation for the role. Trump announced the selection on Truth Social, stating Antoni would “ensure that the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-picks-heritage-economist-to-head-labor-stats-agency-after-ousting-criticized-chief/

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3 d. ago Trump Picks Heritage Economist to Head Labor Statistics Agency After Ousting Criticized Chief

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-picks-heritage-economist-to-head-labor-statistics-agency-after-ousting-criticized-chief/President Donald Trump has nominated conservative economist EJ Antoni to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics, replacing former Commissioner Erika McEntarfer whom he fired earlier this month. Antoni, a federal budget analyst at the Heritage Foundation, requires Senate confirmation for the role. Trump announced the selection on Truth Social, stating Antoni would “ensure that the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-picks-heritage-economist-to-head-labor-statistics-agency-after-ousting-criticized-chief/

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3 d. ago Trump, Putin Set for Landmark Alaska Talks Amid Ukraine Focus

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-putin-set-for-landmark-alaska-talks-amid-ukraine-focus/President Donald Trump welcomes Russian President Vladimir Putin to Alaska on Friday, marking the first visit by a Kremlin leader to the U.S. in nearly a decade. The remote state, separated from Russia by the narrow Bering Strait, offers symbolic and practical weight for the high-stakes meeting. Russian officials openly championed the location, emphasizing the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-putin-set-for-landmark-alaska-talks-amid-ukraine-focus/

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3 d. ago Trump says he will try to get back territory for Ukraine in talks with Putin

US President Donald Trump has said he will try to get some territory back for Ukraine during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday.

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3 d. ago Ghana Cocoa Farmers Reject Government’s Price Increase as Broken Promise

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-farmers-reject-governments-price-increase-as-broken-promise/Cocoa farmers across Ghana are protesting what they call a betrayal by President John Mahama’s administration after it failed to deliver a promised sixfold price increase. Last week’s announcement of a GHS128.75 per bag hike bringing prices to GHS3,228.75 fell drastically short of the GHS6,000 pledge central to Mahama’s 2024 election campaign. The gap leaves […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/ghana-cocoa-farmers-reject-governments-price-increase-as-broken-promise/

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4 d. ago South African Stocks Open Flat Amid US Tariff Concerns and Unemployment Woes

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-african-stocks-open-flat-amid-us-tariff-concerns-and-unemployment-woes/South African equities opened the week with little movement, as the benchmark JSE FTSE All Share Index hovered near the 101,000-point mark. Early trading saw manufacturing, distribution services, and financial stocks among the few gainers. Utilities, electronic technology, communications, and industrial services sectors lagged behind, reflecting cautious investor sentiment. The new 30% US tariffs on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, Roger A. Agana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/south-african-stocks-open-flat-amid-us-tariff-concerns-and-unemployment-woes/

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