Ghana Highlights Jobs Crisis at UN Forum Despite Economic Gains

Ghana’s Government Statistician Alhassan Iddrisu presented a stark assessment of the nation’s employment landscape at the UN High-Level Political Forum in New York, citing a 14.7% unemployment rate and youth joblessness exceeding 25% despite 5.7%...

Washington state unemployment rate remains at 4.5%

Washington’s economy increased by an estimated 10,900 jobs (seasonally adjusted) in June 2025, and the monthly unemployment rate held steady at 4.5%. “Job growth in June was the strongest we’ve seen since January 2025,” said Anneliese...

Russia not ruling out countermeasures against new EU sanctions: deputy FM

MOSCOW, July 18 (Xinhua) -- Russia is not ruling out countermeasures following an analysis of the European Union's (EU's) 18th sanctions package, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko said Friday. "Certainly, we will analyze their...

Bloomberg: New EU sanctions may disrupt Russian Rosneft's Indian refinery stake sale

An oil refinery. Photo: Getty Images New EU sanctions on an Indian refinery processing Russian oil may hinder Russian energy giant Rosneft's plans to sell its stake. Source: Bloomberg Details: The largest Russian oil company seeks to exit its...

‘Lack of Political Will’ in EU’s Failure to Address Ongoing Gaza Genocide

Children return to search for belongings they left behind when they fled Rafah during the genocide. (Photo: via QNN) By Palestine Chronicle Staff The continued implementation of the EU-Israel Association Agreement while Israel commits serious...

Le Directeur Général de la GRA promet un renforcement de la coopération douanière avec le Sénégal

Par: Binta Jaiteh Le Directeur Général (DG) de la Gambia Revenue Authority (GRA), M. Yankuba Darboe, a réaffirmé l’engagement de son institution en faveur de la modernisation douanière régionale et de l’adoption des meilleures pratiques...

How the EU is preparing to reach a tariff deal in Trump's game of chicken

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House on July 15, 2025 in Washington, DC. Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images The U.S. has doubled down on its plan to impose 30% tariffs on the European Union next month, seeking...

Slovakia Secures Assurances As EU Forces Through 18th Russia Sanctions Package

The European Union approved its 18th package of sanctions against Russia on Friday, July 18th, marking yet another step in its efforts to pressure Moscow over the ongoing war in Ukraine. But behind the headlines of ‘unity’ lies a deeper...

How the EU aims to put the squeeze on the Russian economy with new sanctions package

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Africa means business with reparations fight – President Mahama

The President of Ghana and the African Union (AU) Champion for Reparations, John Dramani Mahama, has declared that Africa's call for reparative justice is no longer a whisper but a unified demand grounded in historical truth, moral clarity, and an...

‘Economy expanded in Q2’

MANILA, Philippines — Finance Secretary Ralph Recto expressed optimism that the Philippine economy performed better in the second quarter compared to the first, but said full-year growth may still settle below six percent. Recto told reporters...

US eyes 'back to basics' revamp of G20

The United States aims to pare the Group of 20 major economies back to its financial roots next year when it takes over the rotating presidency from South Africa, sources familiar with the Trump administration's plans said. Washington has scaled...

Washington University scrubs webpages of DEI content. ‘People are scared in higher education.’

An aerial view of Washington University in St. Louis as seen on Monday, Sept. 20, 2021. Photo by David Carson, dcarson@post-dispatch.com David Carson ST. LOUIS — Washington University has quietly removed many references to the university’s...

Economic uncertainty cannot be new norm, says Canada at G20

G20 Finance Track meetings to address trade uncertainty and global economic imbalances

The G20 Finance and Central Bank Deputies meeting on Monday outlined how the upcoming discussions will revolve around enabling a conducive environment for constructive dialogue on pivotal global trade issues. This comes as the United States, the...

EU readies retaliatory list targeting US services

US President Donald Trump has threatened 30-percent levies on EU goods unless Brussels and Washington strike a deal - Copyright AFP/File Tobias Schwarz The EU executive is preparing a list of proposed restrictions on US services companies —...

Claudia Sheinbaum accelerates Mexico’s economic growth plan amid US tariff tensions

Plan Mexico — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum’s six-year roadmap to attract investment and bolster economic growth — is beginning to take shape amid a landscape full of uncertainties. The latest threat from former U.S. President Donald Trump...

World Population Day 2025: Lagos, UN Urge More Investment In Youth Empowerment

The Lagos State Government, in partnership with some development agencies, has renewed its call for greater investment in youth empowerment as part of activities marking the 2025 World Population Day (WPD), celebrated annually on July 11....

ASEAN’s first driverless bus service debuts in Singapore

Chinese autonomous driving technology company WeRide has launched Southeast Asia’s first fully driverless public bus service at Singapore’s Resorts World Sentosa (RWS). The service, which operates without an onboard safety driver, received...

Energy Minister in Washington, DC: Bulgaria Reaffirms Position as Reliable Partner in Transatlantic Energy Cooperation

A Bulgarian delegation led by Energy Minister Zhecho Stankov held a series of meetings with representatives of the US Department of State and the Department of Energy, the Energy Ministry said on Friday. The discussions focused on deepening the...