Britain has firmly distanced itself from the United States’ naval blockade of Iranian ports, with Prime Minister Keir Starmer making clear that London will not be drawn into Washington’s escalating confrontation with Tehran, even as the crisis in the Strait of Hormuz continues to jolt global energy markets. Speaking on Monday, Starmer said the United […] The post UK and France Distance Selves from U.S., Iran Blockade of Hormuz, Call for Free Access appeared first on Tekedia.

Japan’s government and financial markets are increasingly converging on a difficult policy question, which borders on whether the Bank of Japan should raise interest rates this month to strengthen the yen and blunt the inflationary shock from surging oil prices linked to the Iran war. The debate intensified on Sunday after Trade Minister Ryosei Akazawa […] The post BOJ Betting on Rate Hike as Japan Weighs Stronger Yen to Counter Oil-Driven Inflation appeared first on Tekedia.

Chinese automaker Chery Automobile is stepping up its European expansion strategy, seeking partnerships with established carmakers that would allow it to manufacture vehicles in existing factories across the continent rather than commit capital to building new plants from the ground up. The move marks a pragmatic shift by China’s largest vehicle exporter as it races […] The post Chery Eyes Europe Factory Tie-Ups to Accelerate Expansion, Sidestep Tariff Pressure appeared first on Tekedia.

President Donald Trump responded to the collapse of weekend peace negotiations with Iran by ordering an immediate U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow waterway that carries roughly one-fifth of the world’s daily oil supply. In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump declared: “Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest […] The post Trump Orders Naval Blockade of Strait of Hormuz After Failed Iran Talks, Escalating a Conflict Already Roiling Global Markets appeared first on Tekedia.

The Polkadot blockchain ecosystem faced a targeted security incident today when a vulnerability in Hyperbridge’s Ethereum Token Gateway contract was exploited. An attacker forged cross-chain messages, gained administrative control over the bridged DOT contract on Ethereum, minted approximately 1 billion fake wrapped DOT tokens, and dumped them in a single transaction for around 108.2 ETH […] The post Crypto Hack Hits Hyperbridge: 1 Billion Fake Wrapped DOT Minted And Dumped appeared first on Tekedia.

Imagine a scenario where the state of Ohio finds a hidden treasure chest buried beneath the Statehouse in Columbus, containing nearly a billion dollars in annual recurring revenue. While this sounds like the plot of a political thriller, it is actually the very real fiscal crossroads currently facing the Buckeye State as lawmakers weigh the […] The post The Buckeye State’s Digital Dilemma: Analyzing the Potential $800M Tax Revenue of Ohio iGaming appeared first on Tekedia.

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The National Service Authority (NSA) has announced the successful payment of February 2026 allowances to National Service Personnel (NSP) nationwide.

Newly appointed Black Stars head coach Carlos Queiroz has pledged total commitment to Ghana, declaring that his new role goes beyond a routine managerial appointment and should be viewed as a national mission.

Ghana is yet to settle on an official anthem for the upcoming World Cup, but the Sports Minister, Kofi Adams says the country is spoilt for choice and confident of producing a global hit comparable to Waka Waka (This Time for Africa) by Shakira.

There is a quiet contradiction unfolding across Africa, and it deserves urgent reflection. We are a continent whose ancestors understood the sacred value of forests, rivers, wetlands, and sacred groves. Across generations, African societies lived with an instinctive awareness that human life was inseparable from nature. Trees were not viewed merely as timber. Rivers were not seen merely as water channels. Forests were not empty land waiting to be cleared. They were living systems that sustained life, moderated climate, protected soils, and preserved the delicate balance between human existence and the natural world.

Akraman Basic School at Nsawam Adoagyiri in the Eastern region has received a major boost after E&H Quarry constructed a modern canteen and bookshop for the school, ending years of pupils eating in what was described as a dangerous shed.

A high-speed collision between a VIP passenger bus and a diesel trailer on the Accra–Kumasi Highway left 10 people injured in the early hours of Monday, 13th April 2026.

How Baobab Microfinance Bank is Powering Small Businesses from the Inside Out If you run a small business in Nigeria, you already know, access to the right financial support can… TechCity

The New Patriotic Party (NPP) has condemned the government and the Ghana Police Service, accusing the state of sliding into a "police state" following the arrest of the Bono Regional Chairman, Kwame Baffoe (Abronye DC), and a second regional communication official.

The opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) has strongly condemned the arrest of its Sunyani East Constituency Communications Officer, Abubakar Yakubu, popularly known as Baba Amando, describing the incident as “unwarranted and troubling” for Ghana’s democratic credentials.

Health workers’ refusal to accept postings to the Krachi West Municipality in the Oti Region is undermining healthcare delivery, the Municipal Health Director, Victor Ahiaba, has warned.

Ghana’s push toward a successful World Cup campaign is taking a broader, more inclusive approach, as the Ministry of Sports intensifies collaboration with the creative arts sector to rally national support and showcase the country’s cultural identity on the global stage.

At a high-level meeting in Washington, the regional vice president for Western and Central Africa, Ousmane Diagana, lauded Ghana’s performance over the past year, describing the turnaround as impressive and signaling the bank's readiness to deepen support.

The Minority Leader in Parliament, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has made an urgent appeal to the Ghana Police Service to grant immediate bail to the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, popularly known as Abronye DC.

More than 60,000 applications from 175 countries and 89 regions of Russia have been submitted for the 2026 International Festival of Youth, Deputy Prime Minister Dmitry Chernyshenko has announced.

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) of the Ghana Police Service has apprehended the Bono Regional Chairman of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Kwame Baffoe, widely known as Abronye DC, following a series of controversial public statements.

The Ambassador of Israel to Ghana, Joey Gilad, has expressed confidence that ongoing global developments will not strain relations between Ghana and Israel.

By their very definition, victims of armed robbery attacks should never be blamed. But given the prevalence of these attacks, a thorough examination of the facts surrounding these incidents is necessary. That means questioning these football clubs, their traveling culture, security protocols, and why they will always travel at night. Recent incidence of armed robbery […]

Donald Trump's remarks about Pope Leo XIV were "unacceptable", Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has said.

A former Nigerian oil minister accused of being treated to luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK in exchange for granting government contracts has denied asking for or taking bribes.

Faced with growing backlash, US President Donald Trump appears to have removed a controversial Truth Social post depicting himself as a Jesus-like figure.