A catastrophic magnitude 8.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on Wednesday, July 30, 2025, sending powerful tsunami waves across the Pacific and forcing hundreds of thousands to flee coastal areas. The quake, which the Russian Academy of Sciences identified as the strongest to hit the region since 1952, was centered just 74 miles from the city …

In a major effort to address its deepening demographic crisis, the Chinese government has launched its first nationwide childcare subsidy program. Starting in January 2025, families are eligible for an annual payout of 3,600 yuan (roughly $500) for every child under the age of three. This universal policy marks a significant shift from previous local experiments to a unified central …

British telecommunications leader Vodafone Plc has finalized an agreement to sell its majority stake in its Ghanaian operations to the Telecel Group. This strategic exit allows Vodafone to streamline its global portfolio and focus on its primary markets in Europe and other parts of Africa. Under the terms of the deal, Telecel will acquire the 70% shareholding that Vodafone has …

Elon Musk has officially initiated a massive rebranding of Twitter, replacing its iconic bird logo with the letter “X” as part of his vision to transform the social media site into an “everything app.” CEO Linda Yaccarino described “X” as a future global marketplace powered by AI that will integrate audio, video, messaging, and financial services. While the legal name …

A Ugandan military helicopter crashed and caught fire at the main international airport in Mogadishu, Somalia, resulting in the deaths of five people on board. The aircraft’s pilot, co-pilot, and flight engineer survived the crash but sustained serious injuries and severe burns. Ugandan military spokesman Maj Gen Felix Kulaigye confirmed the casualties and stated that an investigation into the cause …

Liberia held a historic symbolic reburial for former President William Tolbert and 13 members of his cabinet, 45 years after they were killed during the 1980 military coup. President Joseph Boakai led the ceremony, which sought to address one of the most violent chapters in the nation’s history. Tolbert was murdered in the uprising led by Sergeant Samuel Doe, and …

A 19-year-old London resident, Daniella KanKam-Adu, has avoided a prison sentence after attempting to smuggle 22.5kg of cannabis, valued at £225,000, into Newcastle Airport from Canada. The teenager, who was pregnant at the time of the offense on March 3, told the court she agreed to the scheme because she needed money for a house deposit. Although she initially claimed …

Cybersecurity specialist Yaw Ansu Gyeabour has issued a critical warning to telecommunications and mobile money operators, urging them to conduct rigorous assessments of their internal systems to identify hidden weaknesses. Speaking on JoyNews, he explained that the recent surge in sophisticated fraud cases – including a viral report of an MTN customer’s account being emptied – suggests the presence of …

Ghanaian consumers are expected to experience further relief at the pumps as fuel prices continue their downward trend. Starting in late December 2025, petrol prices are projected to decrease by 1.5%, settling at GH₵14.88 per litre. Diesel and Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) will see more marginal reductions of 0.3%, bringing their respective costs to GH₵15.50 per litre and GH₵17.45 per …

President John Dramani Mahama has introduced the Feed Ghana Programme as a transformative flagship initiative aimed at ending the country’s reliance on food imports and revitalizing the agricultural sector. During the launch in Techiman, the President highlighted the immense potential of the oil palm industry, which he referred to as “brown gold,” and noted that Ghana currently faces a 150,000 …