4 d. ago Trump administration to roll back fuel economy rules set under Biden

The US is set to loosen its fuel economy rules, reversing another Biden-era policy that had been expected to lead to increased take-up of electric cars.

Politics

4 d. ago Trump administration orders enhanced vetting for applicants of H

The Trump administration on Wednesday announced increased vetting of applicants for H-1B visas for highly skilled workers, with an internal State Department memo saying that anyone involved in "censorship" of free speech should be considered for rejection.

Politics

5 d. ago Sabrina Carpenter and Franklin the Turtle in tiff with Trump administration over use of work

A young turtle from a Canadian children's book series is caught in an international feud after the US Defence Department used the character in a cartoon about killing alleged drug traffickers.

Politics

5 d. ago Costco sues Trump administration for ‘full refund’ of tariffs

Multinational retail giant Costco has sued the US government to secure a full refund of import duties if the Supreme Court rejects President Donald Trump's authority to impose tariffs without congressional approval.

Politics

9 d. ago Trump Orders Green Card Review for 19 Countries After Shooting

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-orders-green-card-review-for-19-countries-after-shooting/The Trump administration has directed a comprehensive reexamination of all green cards issued to nationals from 19 countries designated as “of concern” following the deadly shooting of two National Guard members in Washington. Nigeria, recently classified as a Country of Particular Concern (CPC) by the Trump administration for religious freedom violations, is not included on […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-orders-green-card-review-for-19-countries-after-shooting/

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9 d. ago Trump says US will permanently pause migration from ‘Third World Countries’

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said his administration will work to permanently pause migration from all "Third World Countries" to allow the U.S. system to fully recover.

Politics

1 week ago Colombian President Claims US Venezuela Pressure Targets Oil Reserves

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/colombian-president-claims-us-venezuela-pressure-targets-oil-reserves/Colombian President Gustavo Petro has accused the Trump administration of prioritizing access to Venezuelan oil over democratic or security concerns, stating that petroleum resources drive United States (US) policy toward the South American nation. “Oil is at the heart of the matter,” Petro told Cable News Network (CNN) in an exclusive interview, emphasizing that Venezuela […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/colombian-president-claims-us-venezuela-pressure-targets-oil-reserves/

Events

1 week ago Trump Administration Imposes Higher National Parks Fees On Foreign Tourists

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-administration-imposes-higher-national-parks-fees-on-foreign-tourists/Foreign tourists visiting major United States national parks such as the Grand Canyon and Yosemite will face higher entrance charges beginning in 2026, the Trump administration announced on Tuesday. The Department of the Interior said international visitors will pay an additional $100 on top of existing entrance fees at 11 of the most popular parks. […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/trump-administration-imposes-higher-national-parks-fees-on-foreign-tourists/

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2 w. ago Russia yet to receive anything official from US on peace plan, Kremlin says

Russia has said it is yet to receive anything official from the US on its peace plan, after Ukraine's Volodymr Zelensky said he was ready to work with the Trump administration on its "vision" to bring an end to the war.

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2 w. ago New US rules say countries with diversity policies are infringing human rights

Countries enforcing race or gender diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies will now be at risk of the Trump administration deeming them as infringing on human rights.

Sport

2 w. ago Eswatini received $5.1m to accept US deportees, minister says

Eswatini received $5.1 million from the U.S. government under a deal to accept third-country nationals deported by the Trump administration, its finance minister said on Tuesday.

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2 w. ago Eswatini Confirms Receiving US Payment for Accepting Deportees

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eswatini-confirms-receiving-us-payment-for-accepting-deportees/Eswatini has officially confirmed receiving $5.1 million from the United States government in exchange for accepting third-country nationals deported under the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement program. Finance Minister Neal Rijkenberg disclosed the figure during parliamentary questioning on Monday, marking the first time the southern African kingdom acknowledged the financial aspect of the controversial arrangement. The […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/eswatini-confirms-receiving-us-payment-for-accepting-deportees/

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2 w. ago US judge says government ‘missteps’ may have tainted Comey case

A US federal judge says "investigative missteps" and "government misconduct" may have tainted the Trump administration's criminal case against former FBI director James Comey.

Politics

3 w. ago Trump to ease coffee and banana tariffs in Latin America trade deals

The Trump administration on Thursday said import taxes on coffee and bananas will be lowered as part of trade deals with four Latin American countries.

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3 w. ago Accra Sky Train trial: Former GIIF board member tells court $2m payment was never approved

A former board member of the Ghana Infrastructure Investment Fund (GIIF), Yaw Odame Darkwah, has told the Accra High Court that the Board never approved any funding for the controversial $2 million Accra Sky Train project, which never took off.

Economics

4 w. ago Trump administration tells states to stop paying full food aid benefits

The Trump administration is ordering US states to stop paying full food aid benefits to low-income American families, saying they are "unauthorised".

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