Ghana increases salaries by 30 percent amid economic woes
Inflation is hovering at a record 50.3 percent in Ghana, once described as Africa’s shining star…
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Putin’s military command reshuffle reveals a power struggle at the heart of the Ukraine war
Tension has been mounting in recent months between Russia’s military commanders and Wagner Group leader…
Tesla cuts prices in the U.S. and Europe to stoke sales after lackluster year-end deliveries
Electric vehicle maker Tesla is cutting prices in the United States and throughout Europe again,…
Thai army kills 5 suspected drug smugglers near ‘Golden Triangle’
Almost 500,000 methamphetamine pills found after clash between Thai forces and suspected smugglers in Thailand’s…
CIA chief visits Libya after Lockerbie suspect handover
William Burns makes a rare trip to Libya, meeting the country’s interim prime minister and…
China’s imports, exports plunge in warning sign for economy
Exports shrink 9.9 percent year-on-year in December, while imports decline 8.7 percent.
Turkey summons Swedish ambassador over Erdogan effigy protest
Footage showed what Turkish media said was a protest by the PKK, in which they…
Seven dead in US South after severe rain, tornadoes
Strong winds and heavy rain damage homes, tens of thousands without power in parts of…
The Davos elite likes to make bold predictions. But they often get them wrong
The World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, kicks off next week. Here’s a recap of…
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 324
As the Russia-Ukraine war enters its 324th day, we take a look at the main…
US states Wisconsin, North Carolina unveil TikTok bans
Moves come after US President Joe Biden signed law banning federal employees from using the…
JPMorgan Chase is set to report fourth-quarter earnings — here’s what the Street expects
JPMorgan, the biggest U.S. bank by assets, will be closely watched for clues on how…
Peru’s gateway airport to Machu Picchu closes as protests grow
Safety considerations led to the closure of airport in Cusco, a gateway to Peru’s tourism…
UK says Hong Kong freedoms continue to erode, drawing China anger
Former colonial power in the territory says it is in China’s interests that Hong Kong…
A stablecoin collapse could spill into the U.S. bond market and economy, professor warns
While there are no signs of major stablecoins collapsing, an economics professor at Cornell University says…
China’s exports slump less than expected in December
Strong exports bolstered China’s economy in the last two years. But economists anticipate a slowdown…
Lisa Marie Presley dies at 54 after suspected cardiac arrest
Mother confirms death of musician and only daughter of rock ‘n’ roll legend Elvis Presley.
ExxonMobil predicted climate change while downplaying risk: Study
Texas, US-based company’s own scientists accurately predicted global warming as far back as the 1970s,…
South Koreans are the world’s biggest spenders on luxury goods
Morgan Stanley says South Koreans spend more on luxury goods per capita than even American…
IMF chief sees 2023 global growth forecast holding steady
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva says 2023 to be another “tough year” for the global…
