Business
Oil Prices Rise as US Orders Diplomats to Leave Saudi Arabia
Brent and WTI crude climbed amid heightened Houthi attacks, prompting Washington to evacuate personnel from its missions in the Kingdom.
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International
Saudi Arabia Overturns Death Sentence for Sri Lankan Migrant After Facebook Comment
The Supreme Court has annulled the death penalty imposed on 27‑year‑old Anojan Sivarasa, a Sri Lankan migrant worker, following diplomatic pressure and a Facebook‑posted apology.
International
Saudi Energy Minister Vows Serious Response to Houthi Airport Attacks
Prince Abdul Aziz bin Salman pledged a forceful reply after Yemen’s Houthi movement struck Saudi airports, killing civilians and disrupting oil infrastructure.
Politics
Sudan: Saudi Arabia Backing Al‑Burhan Amid US Denial of Legitimacy
Saudi Arabia’s support for General Abdel Fattah al‑Burhan comes as Washington refuses to grant him a visa and calls for an independent probe into alleged chemical weapon use.
Business
Oil Prices Slip as Gulf Supply Rises and US‑Iran Talks Hype
Brent and WTI futures fell to under $100 a barrel amid Saudi Arabia’s pipeline restart and growing optimism over diplomatic talks in New York.
International
Riyadh Residents Given All‑Clear After First Air‑Raid Alerts Since Houthi Escalation
The capital’s civil defence issued alerts and heard explosions, but authorities now say the danger has passed and urge citizens to avoid crowds.
International
Oil Prices Surge Over 2% After Houthi Strikes and Strait of Hormuz Incidents
Brent and WTI futures climbed more than 2% on Monday as new Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and an Iranian strike in the Gulf raised fears of supply disruptions.
International
Attack on Strait of Hormuz: Vessel Hit, Crew Evacuated
A projectile struck a ship moving through the Strait of Hormuz on Sunday, prompting a fire and crew evacuation amid rising tensions over Iranian‑linked threats to global oil supplies.
International
Saudi Arabia Shuts East‑West Oil Pipeline After Drone Attack from Iraq
The kingdom has temporarily halted its 1,200‑km pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz following a drone strike launched from an Iraqi province bordering Iran.
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Crime
Ntano Gated Facility Probe: Women Allegedly Abducted and Abused
Police in the Eastern Region have begun investigations after residents reported strange noises and cries from a gated complex in Ntano Electoral Area, where 18 West African network marketers are said to reside.
Sports
CalBank Supports Achimota Golf Club’s Pink Cup to Fight Breast Cancer
The bank’s sponsorship of the 2026 ONE Pink Cup at Achimota Golf Club in Accra raised funds for treatment and awareness during Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Health
Upper West Driver Suffers Severe Burns After Hydrogen Peroxide Truck Explosion
A fire and blast involving a long vehicle carrying 35 IBC totes of hydrogen peroxide left a driver with serious chemical burns in Goriyiri, Nadowli‑Kaleo District.
General
Osman Ayariga Urges Sustainable Funding for Youth Peace Initiatives
NYA chief executive calls for resources, coordination and monitoring to empower Ghanaian and West African youth in conflict prevention and peacebuilding.
General
Public Sector Workers to Receive 9% Pay Rise in 2027, 10% in 2028
Ghana’s government and Organised Labour have struck a deal to raise public sector salaries by 9% for 2027 and 10% for 2028, effective from the first day of each year.
Politics
NPP Files Suit Seeking Clarification on Presidential Term Limits
The New Patriotic Party has lodged a case at the Supreme Court asking the Attorney‑General to interpret constitutional provisions on the two‑term cap for Ghana’s presidents.