International ‘They told us to let them die’: Iranian doctor speaks on regime crackdown In Iran, the climate of fear has been restored after the clerics who run this country successfully crushed a nationwide revolt.Source: feeds.skynews.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
International Social media star Shirley Raines dies after years helping homeless in LA Known as “Ms. Shirley”, she used TikTok to bring food, dignity and hope to Skid Row and beyondShirley Raines, a social media creator and non-profit founder who dedicated her life to caring for people experiencing homelessness, has died, her organization Beauty 2 The Streetz said Wednesday. She was 58.Raines was known as “Ms. Shirley”, to her more than 5 million TikTok followers and to the people who regularly lined up […] todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
International Nigel Farage meets UAE ministers and drums up donations on Dubai trip Reform UK leader speaks at GB News event also attended by industry minister on second UAE visit in two monthsNigel Farage has paid a visit to Dubai to build diplomatic relations with United Arab Emirates ministers and drum up donations for Reform UK from wealthy expats.The two-night trip was his second visit to the Gulf state in two months, after a £10,000 trip hosted by Abu Dhabi to attend the […] todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
International ‘Unjust and inhuman’: how royal family ignored a Black abolitionist’s plea to end the slave trade In this adapted excerpt from The Crown’s Silence, which examines the royal family’s links with slavery from Elizabeth I to the present, Ottobah Cugoano directly appeals to the monarchy – but is met with silenceOne autumn day in 1786, an unexpected parcel arrived at Carlton House, the London residence of George, Prince of Wales. The sender was Quobna Ottobah Cugoano, a free Black man living in London, one of roughly […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
International US cricket World Cup hero Jones suspended over multiple corruption charges Aaron Jones was one of the key US performers at the 2024 T20 World Cup but will now miss the 2026 edition.Source: www.aljazeera.comRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
insert_link International Assefa targets London repeat & Sawe eyes course record Reigning champions Tigst Assefa and Sebastian Sawe will target record-breaking London Marathon victories in April.Source: feeds.bbci.co.ukRead full article todayJanuary 29, 2026
Local ADB launches Asian & Diaspora Trade Desk, other specialised units Agricultural Development Bank (ADB) PLC has expanded its business channels with the introduction of specialised business desks to enhance service experience and convenience. The strategic initiative includes the establishment of a dedicated Asian & Diaspora Trade Desk; Women’s Business Desk; Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME); Asset Management & Advisory Services; as well as Investment […] The post ADB launches Asian & Diaspora Trade Desk, other specialised units appeared first […] todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
Local Editorial: A nation seen through its bus windows There is something deeply dishonest about how we judge welfare and progress. We are quick in turning to esoteric economic metrics; the GDPs, the inflations, exchange rates tables and, occasionally, Human Development Index (HDI). But hasn’t the greatest measure been how it treats it most vulnerable; its ‘lowly’? And in Ghana today, the ‘lowly’ are […] The post Editorial: A nation seen through its bus windows appeared first on The […] todayJanuary 29, 2026 1
Local Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal: Investors from YilPort visit Shippers’ Authority The long-discussed Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal (BILT) may be edging closer to reality as officials from Global Ports and Container Terminals (YILPORT Holding) paid a working visit to Ghana to hold high-level discussions with the Ghana Shippers’ Authority (GSA) on the prospects of developing and operationalising the project. For years, Boankra has existed more in […] The post Boankra Integrated Logistics Terminal: Investors from YilPort visit Shippers’ Authority appeared first […] todayJanuary 29, 2026
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