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Sixteen million Malaysians began receiving subsidized fuel benefits through the Budi Madani RON95 program at midnight. The initiative reduces petrol prices to RM1.99 per liter from RM2.05 and allows each person to purchase up to 300 liters monthly. Motorists lined up at stations in the capital...

A Malaysian cooking oil smuggling operation led by a figure known as Datuk John relied on corrupt border enforcement officers to transport subsidized goods into Thailand. The officers received thousands of ringgit monthly to drive luxury vehicles loaded with cooking oil through the Rantau...

A military tribunal in the Democratic Republic of Congo handed down a death sentence to former president Joseph Kabila after convicting him of crimes against humanity and treason. The court found Kabiba guilty of collaborating with M23 rebels who captured significant eastern territory earlier...

Madagascar protest organizers scheduled another rally on Tuesday despite President Andry Rajoelina dismissing his entire cabinet following deadly demonstrations that claimed 22 lives, according to United Nations figures. The youth-driven movement draws inspiration from recent Gen Z activism...

New Patriotic Party Deputy National Communications Director Kamal-Deen Abdulai criticized Communications Minister Sam Nartey George for his aggressive approach during MultiChoice Africa negotiations regarding DStv subscription rates. The NPP official argued during a Channel One TV appearance on...

DStv removed nearly one million unauthorized decoders as part of an extensive operation targeting illegal devices that were being smuggled between Ghana and Nigeria. Communications Minister Samuel Nartey George announced the enforcement action during a September 29 appearance on Channel One TV...

Ghana's Ministry of Food and Agriculture established guaranteed minimum prices for three staple crops that allow farmers to sell directly to the National Food Buffer Stock Company. The pricing structure sets a 100-kilogram maize bag at GH¢450, while a 50-kilogram rice bag costs GH¢625 and a...

World number two Iga Swiatek indicated Tuesday she may bypass mandatory tennis tournaments next season to preserve her physical wellbeing. The 24-year-old Polish star advanced to the China Open round of 16 after Colombian opponent Camila Osorio retired during their match. Swiatek captured the...

Ghana coach Otto Addo plans to announce his roster this week ahead of decisive 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifying matches against the Central African Republic and the Comoros. The Black Stars lead Group I with 19 points and require one victory to secure passage to the tournament spanning the United...

Liverpool striker Hugo Ekitike welcomes the addition of Alexander Isak to the squad despite the Swedish forward's record-breaking £125 million transfer. The 23-year-old French player netted five times across his opening 10 matches after joining for £69 million during the summer window. Ekitike...

Jose Mourinho affirmed his enduring connection to Chelsea while emphasizing his professional commitment to Benfica ahead of their Champions League meeting on Tuesday at Stamford Bridge. The 62-year-old Portuguese manager guided Chelsea to seven major honors across two tenures, which featured...

Hearts of Oak midfielder Enoch Asubonteng refuses to entertain early speculation about winning the 2025-26 Ghana Premier League title despite his team's promising campaign opening. The Phobians recovered from a scoreless stalemate with Hohoe United by securing consecutive wins against Dreams FC...

Ghana Black Starlets coach Prosper Narteh Ogum remains optimistic about his team's ability to overcome Nigeria in their WAFU Zone B U-17 Championship semifinal clash on Monday evening. The match at Charles Konan Banny Stadium in Yamoussoukro carries significant weight as the victor advances to...

Movement for Change leader Solomon Owusu commended President John Dramani Mahama for his efforts to combat illegal mining operations. The National Anti-Illegal Mining Operations Task Force established under Mahama has produced visible results in reducing galamsey activities nationwide. Owusu...

University of Ghana Professor Vera Fiador became the first woman elected to lead the University Teachers Association of Ghana. She assumed the presidency on August 5 during the organization's 22nd Biennial Congress at Aburi, following Prof. Mamudu A. Akudugu's two-year term. Fiador warned that...

Former People's National Convention presidential candidate Bernard Mornah dismissed praise for Communications Minister Sam Nartey George following negotiations with MultiChoice Ghana. Mornah told CTV's Ghana Nkosuo Morning Show on Tuesday that the government promised subscription price cuts but...

The Cape Coast Metropolitan Assembly partnered with local lawmakers on Tuesday to address safety and regulation concerns surrounding tricycle operators in the historic Ghanaian city. The summit at the Centre for National Culture brought together riders and officials to discuss traffic compliance...

Six women have broken barriers by completing a heavy machinery training program in Ghana. They graduated alongside 44 others from a 10-week course in mobile crane and forklift operation at the Regional Maritime University. The National Association for Heavy-Duty Equipment Operators in Ghana...

Residents in Ataso are asking the government to address a health crisis that has left the farming community without medical facilities. The Atwima Mponua District settlement relies on wooden carriers, motor tricycles and motorbikes to transport sick people to hospitals in neighboring towns. A...

The Palace of the Zabarma Chief honored Sarki Musah Yahya Yandu on Sept. 27 for his leadership of the Zabarma people in Greater Accra. Three senior traditional authorities jointly presented the certificate recognizing his work in cultural preservation and social development. The citation praised...