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R. Kelly appeals to Trump to commute 31-year prison sentence

R&B singer R. Kelly has formally appealed to United States President Donald Trump to commute his 31-year federal prison sentence after filing a request...

Trump administration tightens visa rules for foreign students

The Trump administration has issued a final notice of plans to implement stricter rules for foreign students, including a requirement that they remain in...

U.S. Embassy in Ghana announces temporary closure of consular unit

The United States Embassy in Ghana has announced that it will temporarily suspend most routine consular services from July 20 to July 31, 2026,...

US Prosecutors reveal Abu Trica defrauded 80 elderly Americans in alleged $8m romance scam

United States prosecutors have accused Frederick Kumi, popularly known as Abu Trica, of using artificial intelligence (AI)-powered technology and fake online identities to operate...

Trump administration subpoenas New York Times journalists over Air Force One reporting

Several New York Times journalists were summoned to testify under oath after they reported alleged security concerns involving President Donald Trump's new Air Force...

Landmark US housing bill becomes law despite Trump protest

President Donald Trump allowed landmark housing legislation to become law overnight on Friday without his signature. He had earlier refused to sign it in protest...

US pays out $3m to victims of mystery Havana Syndrome condition reported by spies

The US government has paid nearly $3m (£2.2m) in compensation to victims of so-called Havana Syndrome, a mysterious neurological condition reported by spies, diplomats,...

‘I am not guilty’ – Abu Trica denies charges as US court sets September 8 for trial

Embattled Ghanaian socialite, Frederick Kumi, popularly known as "Abu Trica," has pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and money...

US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz

The US wants Iran to publicly state that the Strait of Hormuz is open and to pledge to stop firing on commercial ships as...

Palm Beach, Florida airport officially changes name to honor Trump

Palm Beach, Florida officially renamed its airport after President Donald Trump on Thursday, becoming the latest in ​a series of institutions, buildings, government programs,...

NIA outlines Ghana Card registration requirements for citizens abroad

The National Identification Authority (NIA) has outlined the requirements for Ghanaians living abroad who wish to register for the Ghana Card. According to the Authority,...

US launches strikes on Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

The US has launched a series of "powerful" strikes on Iran in response to attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. US...

Ghana Congratulates U.S. on 250th Independence Anniversary, reaffirms strong bilateral ties

The Government of Ghana has congratulated the United States of America on the occasion of its 250th Independence Anniversary, reaffirming the enduring friendship and...

Mahama congratulates US on 250th Independence anniversary, reaffirms strong bilateral ties

President John Dramani Mahama has congratulated the United States on the occasion of its 250th Independence anniversary, expressing confidence that the longstanding relationship between...

US marks its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers 

The United States of America marked its 250th birthday with fireworks, flyovers, some intense weather across the country, much of which has broiled under...

Dada Joe Remix admits role in $4.4m romance fraud after extradition to US, agrees to pay restitution

A Ghanaian national extradited to the United States has admitted his involvement in a romance and inheritance fraud conspiracy and agreed to pay approximately...

U.S. Embassy in Ghana announces online auction of vehicles, government property

The United States Embassy in Accra has announced an online auction of excess U.S. government property and vehicles, inviting members of the public to...

Supreme Court rejects Trump’s attempt to limit U.S. birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court on Tuesday blocked President Donald Trump’s contentious attempt to limit citizenship at birth for those born on U.S. soil, delivering a...

Bawumia’s Spokesperson Dr. Ekua Amoakoh, earns prestigious U.S. leadership programme nomination

Dr. Ekua Amoakoh, spokesperson and Press Secretary to former Vice President and 2028 NPP Presidential Candidate Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has been nominated to participate...

Israel launches fresh strikes on Lebanon despite US President Trump criticism

Israeli forces have reportedly carried out new strikes in southern Lebanon despite renewed criticism from US President Donald Trump of Israel's actions in the...

Supreme Court to hear Trump’s appeal involving lengthy detention of certain immigrants

The U.S. Supreme Court agreed on Monday to hear an appeal by President Donald Trump's administration in a case involving the legality of subjecting certain convicted immigrants...

Do not use my music, Ariana Grande tells White House

US pop star Ariana Grande has asked the White House not to use her music, after it did so in a social media video...

US dismantles West African birth tourism network, revokes over 100 visas

The United States Department of State has announced that a U.S. embassy in West Africa has dismantled a birth tourism network involving more than...

Manhunt for suspects after 12 people shot near festival in Ohio

Police say they are searching for suspects after at least 12 people were shot near a festival in Toledo, in the midwestern US state...

What travellers should know: CBP tightens checks on restricted imports

Travellers entering the United States are being reminded to exercise caution when bringing items from abroad, as the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)...

US targets UK, EU, China and others in fresh tariff move

The US has announced new tariffs of 10-12.5% on dozens of countries accounting for almost all its imports, over concerns they are not doing...

Former US attorney general Pam Bondi defends her handling of Epstein files in congressional probe

Former US Attorney General Pam Bondi has defended her handling of the release of documents related to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Bondi, who...

Suspect killed after opening fire on Secret Service near White House

A suspect who shot at a White House checkpoint was killed in an exchange of fire with Secret Service agents on Saturday evening, officials...

2026 World Cup: Ghana’s Ambassador to US dismisses reports that only 3 out of 150 supporters secured visa

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has dismissed widely circulated claims regarding visa denials for Ghanaian football supporters hoping to travel...

“God doesn’t just drop manna from heaven” – Ambassador Smith worried over lifestyle of some Ghanaians in Worcester

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has expressed concern over the living conditions and lifestyles of some Ghanaians residing in the...

Dress properly for visa interviews; it can influence approval – Ghana’s Ambassador to US urges

Ghana’s Ambassador to the United States, Emmanuel Victor Smith, has advised visa applicants to pay close attention to their appearance when attending interviews, especially...

Woman dies after falling into uncovered New York City manhole

A woman has died after stepping out of her car and falling 10 ft (three metres) down an uncovered maintenance hole on Fifth Avenue...

Three including Ghanaian brothers indicted in alleged romance fraud targeting elderly Americans

Two Ghanaian brothers and a woman based in the United States have been indicted over their alleged involvement in an international romance fraud network...

Former Nigerian nonprofit CEO jailed 70 months in US for $1.4m fraud scheme

A United States federal court has sentenced a Nigerian-born former nonprofit chief executive, Dr Nkechy Ezeh, to 70 months in prison for orchestrating a...

Thief jailed after stealing unreleased Beyoncé music from car

A man who broke into a car and stole hard drives containing unreleased music by Beyoncé has been sentenced to two years in prison. Kelvin...

Body of US soldier who went missing in Morocco found and identified

The body of one of two US soldiers who went missing last week during a training exercise in Morocco has been recovered, the US Army announced. The...

US jet fuel could be used in Europe to ease possible shortages

European airlines can use US-grade jet fuel to ease potential shortages caused by the US-Israel war with Iran, the EU and two major international...

Ghana walks away from US health agreement over sensitive data concerns

Ghana has rejected a proposed bilateral health agreement with the United States after negotiations broke down over demands for access to sensitive health data. This...

What to know about Cole Allen, alleged WH correspondents’ dinner shooter

Police in the United States have arrested a suspected gunman who stormed the lobby outside the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner, attended by...

US: Suspect in custody after shooting at White House Correspondents’ Dinner

A suspect is in custody following a shooting outside the White House correspondents’ dinner at the Washington Hilton Hotel Saturday, which led to President...