Commonwealth News
World chess champion Gukesh D returns to Chennai to heroic welcome
18-year-old Gukesh D, the newly crowned World Chess Champion, received a warm reception at the airport from enthusiastic fans and officials. Tamil Nadu Sports Secretary Atulya Mishra honoured the young prodigy with a bouquet, celebrating his remarkable victory over...
Malta Republic Day
Republic Day in Malta is celebrated with great enthusiasm, especially in Valletta (the capital) and Marsa (the town opposite Valletta). The National Festivities Committee manages the major events each year, ensuring a vibrant and memorable occasion. For the 50th...
Saint Lucia National Day
Saint Lucy, a young Christian martyr, perished during the Diocletianic Persecution in 304 AD. Her story of faith and sacrifice has inspired millions across centuries. According to legend, an angelic visitation led to Lucy's conversion to Christianity. She devoted her...
Ghana records a growth in GDP last seen 6 years ago
Ghana's economy has recorded its fastest growth since 2019, rebounding from a period of severe economic decline. In the third quarter of 2024, the country's GDP grew by 7.2% compared to the same period last year, marking the strongest year-on-year increase since a...
Australia orders $5.1 mln fine on Kraken crypto exchange operator
Australia's Federal Court has fined Kraken's local operator, Bit Trade, A$8 million ($5.1 million) for unlawfully issuing a credit facility to over 1,100 customers. The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) stated that Bit Trade failed to assess the...
AfDB’s AFAWA partners for $50 million financing for Nigerian SMEs
The African Development Bank’s Affirmative Finance Action for Women in Africa (AFAWA) programme is backing a new $50 million financing agreement to support women-led enterprises in Nigeria. Signed at the Africa Investment Forum in Rabat on 5 December, the deal between...