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Japan Raises Main Interest Rate to 1.25% as Inflation Pressures Mount
The Bank of Japan lifted its policy rate to a 31‑year high, joining a global trend of tightening monetary policy amid rising energy costs and a weakening yen.
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EU Plans to Restrict Social Media for Children Under 15
The European Commission unveiled the EU Kids Act, banning under‑13s from platforms and limiting 13‑to‑15‑year‑olds to one hour a day through parent‑linked mini accounts.
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Nigerian Police Probe 37 Deaths of Suspected Illegal Miners in Custody
A detention centre in Niger State has seen 37 young men die, prompting an investigation by Nigerian police and a state‑wide mourning period.
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Rent Control Boss: ‘How Do I Run 66 Offices with GH¢60k?’
Acting Commissioner Frederick Opoku has blasted the Rent Control Department’s meagre budget, questioning how 66 offices can function on just GH¢60,000 for the first quarter of 2026.
Politics
NPA CEO Urges State Takeover of Ghana’s Public Transport
Chief Executive Godwin Kudzo Tameklo says private dominance in buses threatens national security and fuels fare volatility.
Business
Avume Tomato Farmers Face Post‑Harvest Losses as Crate Shortage Leaves Ripe Crops Rotting
In the Anloga District, a bumper tomato harvest is turning to waste after farmers run out of crates and buyers, threatening livelihoods and national food security.
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Libya Power Cuts Inflict $40,000 Losses on Tripoli Restaurant Chain
Heatwaves and fuel smuggling have turned Libya’s frequent blackouts into a business nightmare, with owners citing daily generator costs and diesel scarcities.