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As Israel and Iran trade missile fire and airstrikes in what has now become the most direct military clash between the two in decades, the world watches with concern and, perhaps, not enough alarm. On June 13, 2025, Israel launched an unprecedented air assault on Iranian nuclear and military facilities, triggering a furious response from Tehran that included hundreds of ballistic missiles and drones fired into Israel territory.While both nations insist they are acting in self-defense, the sheer scale of the June exchange signals a dangerous shift: a long-simmering shadow war is now boiling over into open confrontation. This is…

The Minister for Health, Mr. Kwabena Mintah Akandoh, has stated the government’s commitment to enhancing blood safety and availability as part of broader healthcare reforms under the Mahama Cares initiative.He said this at the commemoration of World Blood Donor Day 2025 under the global theme: “Give Blood, Give Hope: Together We Save Lives.”He noted that measures are being explored to reduce the financial burden on patients, including the potential removal of blood processing fees.The Minister called on all Ghanaians aged 17 to 60 to donate blood regularly and urged the public and private institutions to organize at least two blood…

The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) has appealed to President John Mahama not to extend the petroleum licenses of Tullow Oil and its partners, demanding a reset of the deal. Recent reports in the media said government had signed a Memorandum of Understanding to extend the petroleum licenses of Tullow Oil and its partners to 2040. However, the IEA has described the move as lacking accountability and transparency. “The IEA considers this decision to lack good faith, transparency, probity, and accountability, and to be starkly at odds with the Government’s own commitment to reset and strengthen governance of the extractive…

The Minister for the Interior, Mr. Muntaka Mohammed-Mubarak, has urged newly graduated recruits of the Ghana Immigration Service to uphold the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and discipline as they begin their careers.During the Passing-Out Ceremony on Friday in Assin Fosu, he emphasised the critical role the Ghana Immigration Service plays in ensuring border security and national stability, noting that the recruits’ work will directly impact national security.He commended the recruits who underwent six months of rigorous paramilitary training for their conduct and discipline.The Minister highlighted the recent arrest of over 2,000 undocumented migrants, emphasising the need for vigilance in…

A photo collage of President John Dramani Mahama (L) and Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko New Patriotic Party (NPP) stalwart Gabby Asare Otchere-Darko has asserted that President John Dramani Mahama is the most prepared president in Ghana’s history.Speaking in an interview on Asaase Radio on Monday, June 16, 2025, Gabby explained that Mahama’s extensive political journey, from assemblyman to president and back to power after a term in opposition, makes him uniquely experienced and equipped for leadership.“I think the current president is probably the most prepared president we’ve had. From assemblyman all the way to where he is now, vice president, president,…

At least two people have died after an iron bridge collapsed in western India, triggering a major rescue operation. Officials say six others have been seriously injured, and people rescued from the Indrayani River, which runs underneath the bridge in Maharashtra’s Pune district. Witnesses say a large group of people were crossing the bridge when it gave way on Sunday at about 15:30 local time (11:00 BST). Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis said India’s National Disaster Response Force had been deployed, adding that “relief work has been immediately accelerated”. “I was deeply saddened to hear the news of the tragedy…

The Yoruba is currently too distracted. Majority of Yoruba are deliberately oblivious to the contextual events. They do not think all these matter. They are indifferent. They are psychologically calcified. They are marinating in the natatorium of illusory comfort. They are delusional about their vulnerability. They are busy chasing money that they are not likely to be able to spend when the chips are down. They are busy playing politics that is authentically ephemeral. Their attitude exudes a howling hollowness of the basics of existential survival. They are on board of a brakeless train headed to a rocky valley. The…

Professor Mrs. Angela Ofori-Atta, wife of former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta, has announced that her husband’s prostate cancer surgery was successful and that he will now begin a postoperative care regime.In a statement issued on Monday, June 16, she said the procedure — a robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy — took place at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, on Friday, June 13.“My husband, Ken Ofori-Atta, the former Finance Minister, has undergone the scheduled robotic-assisted radical prostatectomy. This was to deal with prostate cancer and it was done at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. The procedure took over four hours.“The doctors…

Ghana and Helios Towers have reiterated their commitment to strengthening the telecommunication industry and enhancing digital infrastructure in the country.During a visit from a group of Helios Towers, the Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Mr Samuel Nartey George, emphasised that Ghana’s telecom sector has shown robust growth, driven by new affordable products and services, increased demand for data services, and rising adoption of smartphones.The Minister stated that he expects the sector to continue growing, with a focus on expanding network coverage and improving digital infrastructure.He noted, “This partnership between the government and Helios Towers aims to promote digital…

The Prince and Princess of Wales have shared new photos of Prince William with their three children to mark Father’s Day. One is a portrait shot showing the prince standing with his arms around Prince George, 11, and Princess Charlotte, 10, while seven-year-old Prince Louis stands in front of him – the other is a landscape image in black and white showing the four lying on the grass laughing in an embrace. The two photos, shared on the couple’s official social media account, are accompanied with the caption “Happy Father’s Day, Papa (before and after!) We love you! G, C…