Day: July 14, 2025

Harare: Zimbabwe and China could enhance cultural exchanges to deepen their mutual understanding, a senior Zimbabwean journalist has said. In a recent written interview with Xinhua, Lawson Mabhena, editor of The Chronicle, a daily newspaper in Zimbabwe, expressed admiration for China’s efforts in preserving its civilization, which spans thousands of years, and suggested that China and Zimbabwe could enhance cooperation in that sphere. According to Ghana News Agency, Mabhena is among several Zimbabwean media professionals who attended a recent skills exchange program in central China’s Hunan Province. During this program, participants gained a deeper insight into Chinese culture and the

Kherson: Dozens of people were trapped under the rubble of a residential building in the town of Aleshki in Kherson region, following an airstrike by Ukrainian forces, Governor Vladimir Saldo said on his Telegram channel Friday. According to Ghana News Agency, two aerial bombs hit the building at approximately 16:00 Moscow time (1300 GMT), causing its collapse. The exact number of casualties remains undetermined, as per Governor Saldo’s statement. Ukrainian drones continued to hover over the site, creating challenges for rescue workers and municipal services attempting to clear the debris safely.

Wonsan: The Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) and Russia have reaffirmed their commitment to developing bilateral ties into ‘eternal strategic relations’ and pledged mutual support. According to Ghana News Agency, DPRK Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov made this pledge during their second strategic dialogue held in the DPRK’s eastern coastal city of Wonsan. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported that the two ministers discussed practical issues necessary to accelerate the development of DPRK-Russia relations. The dialogue emphasized the intention to implement the treaty on comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries. The

Accra: Nigeria came from behind to beat China 93-88 in the Group B opener of the 2025 FIBA U19 Women’s Basketball World Cup in Brno, Czech Republic on Saturday. According to Ghana News Agency, China got off to a strong start, leading 24-16 at the end of the first quarter and maintaining a narrow 44-38 advantage by halftime. But Nigeria rallied in the second half, fueled by a dominant final quarter in which they outscored China 32-28. Nigeria’s Nora Ezike scored 25 points, going a perfect 8-of-8 from the field and 9-of-11 from the free-throw line. Idubamo Beggi added 18

London: A plane has been involved in a collision at London Southend Airport in what police have described as a ‘serious incident.’ Local authorities were alerted shortly before 4 pm (1500 GMT) on Sunday about a crash involving a 12-metre aircraft. According to Ghana News Agency, images shared on social media depict a plume of fire and black smoke rising from the crash site at the Essex airport. As a precautionary measure, police have begun evacuating a nearby golf club and a rugby club due to their close proximity to the incident. In a statement, the Essex County Fire and

Pamplona: A further six people were injured on Sunday as bulls were driven through the narrow streets of Pamplona for the seventh time this week, as this year’s edition of the iconic, yet controversial San Ferm­n festival nears its close. According to Ghana News Agency, the narrow, winding 800-metre course leading to the bullring saw numerous people get injured, a spokeswoman for the Red Cross told Spanish channel RTVE, citing preliminary figures. Five people were brought to hospital, including one of the bull runners who was hit by a bull’s horn in the genital area, according to the spokeswoman. The

Accra: Togbi Sri III, the Awoamefia of Anlo State, has called on the government to prioritize crucial development projects in the Volta Region, particularly in the Anlo Traditional Area, to foster inclusive national growth and expedite socio-economic transformation. The respected traditional leader made this appeal during a meeting with Mr. James Gunu, the Volta Regional Minister, who visited him at his Royal residence in Woe as part of a regional tour aimed at enhancing collaboration between political leadership and the chieftaincy institution. According to Ghana News Agency, Togbi Sri III commended President John Dramani Mahama for his leadership and emphasized