International

The Information Minister Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has said that the world is gradually catching up with the concept of the AfricaBeyond aid agenda. He stated that when President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo first raised this concept, he was mocked but gradually this idea is being accepted by the world. “When …

US President Joe Biden has warned Russia not to use chemical or tactical nuclear weapons in the war in Ukraine. Speaking during an interview with CBS News, Mr Biden said such action would “change the face of war unlike anything since World War Two”. He would not say what response …

A man has been arrested after he approached Queen Elizabeth’s coffin from a queue of mourners in Westminster Hall. He was arrested under the Public Order Act and was taken into custody, Metropolitan Police said. The incident in Parliament occurred at about 22:00 BST on Friday night, the force said …

The President of Kenya  Uhuru Muigai Kenyatta  has publicly congratulated President-elect William Kipchirchir Samoei Arap Ruto for the first time since his win in the 9 August election.   In a speech outlining his administration’s key successes, the outgoing president, who had backed veteran politician Raila Odinga to succeed him, …

Residents under COVID lockdowns in areas across China are complaining of shortages of food and essential items. Tens of millions of people in at least 30 regions have been ordered to stay at home under partial or full lockdowns. “It’s been 15 days, we are out of flour, rice, eggs. …

Introduction Today, Saturday 10th September 2021, is globally marked as Suicide Prevention Day with a repeated befitting theme captioned “A renewed worldwide commitment to prevent suicides: creating hope through action”. The theme encourages us to rethink our proactive actions to reduce the incidence of suicide. Over the years the day …

Embattled Nigerian rapper, Ice Prince, real name Panshak Zamani, who made headlines for allegedly assaulting a police officer in Lagos, has been granted bail. His lawyer, Folarin Dalmeida, confirmed the development in an interview with PREMIUM TIMES, on Friday afternoon.   Mr Dalmeida said his client was released from the …

Former President John Agyekum Kufuor has extended his condolences to the British Royal Family following the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The former Head of State, in a statement, noted that the late monarch was a symbol of stability and, indeed, a rock of sustainability for her nation. “Her inclusiveness, …

The new iPhone 14 lineup will ship without physical SIM trays — but only in the US. They’ll be able to use two eSIMs at once (and store more than that), but is the lack of a physical tray a big deal? And is it user-hostile and stupid? First, a …

Parliament in Equatorial Guinea has approved a move to bring forward the presidential election to November, instead of 2023. This means political parties have less than four months to prepare.   It follows the Congress’ authorisation for the government to merge the presidential election with legislative and municipal elections. Congress …