Air Force One is instantly recognisable, both as the president's airplane and as a flying symbol of American military and economic might. With its hand-polished blue, white, and silver livery, Air Force One boldly proclaims the arrival of the leader of the free world. When the commander-in-chief steps on board, they take on the call sign "Air Force One. Brazil's presidential fleet also features several domestically produced Embraer VIP transports. IranIn June, Iran's presidential plane flew to Jordan, accompanied by two Airbus A321S, The War Zone reported.

The United Nations Treaty Series clearly illustrates this: while the 20th century averaged over thirty new multilateral agreements each year, the 21st struggles to produce even two. The UN’s Sixth CommitteeFor decades, the Sixth Committee of the UN General Assembly has been where international law came alive. The International Law Commission, which provides the committee with its drafts, has quietly made adjustments. There’s a quiet lesson here for every policymaker: global law doesn’t fail because people stop caring about order. That’s what global law-making is evolving into: not enforcement through threat, but through participation and perception.

Entertainment of Wednesday, 31 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comFast-rising Ghanaian musician OlivetheBoy has praised Ghanaians for increasingly showing support to young artistes, describing the progress as gradual but encouraging. “Ghanaians are catching up on giving support to young artistes. According to OlivetheBoy, several challenges continue to hinder progress within the industry, but he remains optimistic that things will improve over time. There are a lot of things blocking some things. “I’m working on an album for 2026 and Ghanaians should expect bigger and better things from me,” he added.

Entertainment of Wednesday, 31 December 2025Source: bbc.comUS actor George Clooney, his wife, human rights lawyer Amal and their two children have been awarded French citizenship, the government said. "We live on a farm in France," Clooney told Esquire. The Journal Officiel shows Amal Clooney was naturalised under her maiden name, Amal Alamuddin. The adjustment to French life appears to be easier for Amal Clooney and her children than for her husband. George Clooney described his wife and children's French as perfect in a recent interview promoting his new movie Jay Kelly.

Entertainment of Wednesday, 31 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comPopular Ghanaian DJ, Gideon Alorgbey, known professionally as DJ Sly King, has capped off a remarkable year by returning to his hometown of Sege with three prestigious trophies from the Ghana DJ Awards 2025, where he swept the categories of Best DJ of the Year, Best Male DJ of the Year, and Best DJ - Greater Accra. The homecoming was especially meaningful for DJ Sly King, who has spent fifteen years building an extensive career in Ghana's music industry. Speaking about his triple win at the Ghana DJ Awards, he expressed deep gratitude to what he calls his Unstoppable Nation. Thank you to the Ghana DJ Awards for the recognition. The celebrations then transitioned into a full street carnival featuring performances from several artistes, including Hardcore Original, Slick Banner, Spain Bowy, Gee Force and Klasstex, with DJ Sly King headlining the musical festivities alongside fellow disc jockeys DJ Wizzy, DJ Liberty, Blaq DJ and DJ Konazzy.

Since you earned less than the Ghs15 you could have made, you have effectively incurred an economic loss. Every economic policy intervention must be evaluated on its incremental economic value and aligned with its economic objectives. Simply put, “an accounting loss or financial loss is not an economic loss! The US$214mn (Ghs2.4bn) is a policy cost and not a loss, as its economic policy outcomes outweigh its financial cost. The existence and quantum of disparities between Bank of Ghana foreign exchange rates and open market rates are counterproductive and lead to foreign exchange losses.

Entertainment of Wednesday, 31 December 2025Source: bbc.comIsiah Whitlock Jr, who was known for his memorable acting roles on The Wire and Veep, has died at the age of 71, according to his manager. Whitlock, who also featured in Goodfellas and The Chappelle Show, was a longtime collaborator with director Spike Lee, who also shared a heartfelt tribute to him. GOD BLESS," Lee wrote, alongside a photo of the two men shaking hands. On The Wire, Whitlock played a corrupt politician, and was known for his profane catchphrase, which Whitlock himself had developed. Whitlock featured in six films by Spike Lee, including 25th Hour, She Hate Me, Red Hook Summer, Chi-Raq , BlacKkKlansman and Da 5 Bloods.

Crime & Punishment of Wednesday, 31 December 2025Source: starrfm.com.ghThe Ghana Police Service has arrested 23-year-old Innocent Owusu in connection with the murder of his father in the Oti Region. According to a statement released by the police on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, Owusu allegedly killed his 59-year-old father, Peter Owusu, at their home in Likpe Abrani. Following the incident, he fled the scene but was later apprehended in a forest hideout in Abrani through intelligence-led operations. The decapitated body of the victim has been recovered and deposited at the Hohoe Government Hospital Morgue for preservation and autopsy. The Oti Regional Police Command praised the residents of Likpe Abrani for their swift assistance in apprehending the suspect and extended condolences to the bereaved family during this difficult time.

In 2025, a number of Ghanaian artistes had their fair shares of stage accidents, some very hilarious while others quite scary. AmeradoAmerado’s stage collapsed during a live performance at Baidoo Bonsoe Senior High Technical School. In a video that circulated online, it showed the artiste energetically performing before the stage collapsed beneath him, causing him to fall. Wendy ShaySinger Wendy Shay suffered a stage mishap that resulted in her falling, while performing live at the 2025 GMB grand finale. Black SherifThe “Iron boy” composer, Black Sherif, at the 2025 edition of his annual concert, Zaama Disco, had a brief moment of stage mishap where he slipped.

Sports News of Wednesday, 31 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comGhanaian winger Antoine Semenyo played a pivotal role in Bournemouth’s 2–2 draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on December 30, 2025. The winger was a thorn in the Blues’ side as he consistently took on defenders and delivered incisive passes to penetrate their backline. Semenyo was instrumental throughout, constantly supporting the attack while also tracking back to help the defense, giving his side the balance they needed. This comes as Semenyo’s move to Manchester City is expected to be finalised in the coming days in a £65 million deal, following his impressive performances. Watch the highlights below:Antoine Semenyo vs ChelseaNo Refunds @ManCity 🧏🏽 pic.twitter.com/uUalniWhQh — Hater Central (@TheHateCentral) December 30, 2025SB/AE

Entertainment of Wednesday, 31 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comAward-winning Ghanaian musician KiDi has urged his fellow artistes to embrace collaborations as a key strategy for expanding Ghana’s presence on the global music stage. KiDi stressed that many African songs that have achieved significant global success over the past decade were products of strategic collaborations. “You can cast your mind to all the African songs in the last decade that have crossed over into the world. He, therefore, called on artistes to put aside egos and differences and work together more, describing collaborations as a necessary tool for amplifying reach, influence, and global recognition for Ghanaian music. “We need to put aside our egos and put aside our differences and collaborate more,” he said.

Dr. Lt. Col. BDK Agbeko, has delivered a heartfelt 2026 New Year message filled with prayers, hope, and a call to national renewal. In his address, he extended warm greetings to citizens and invoked God’s blessings for peace, unity, joy, and prosperity in the year ahead. The Evangelical Presbyterian Church, General Assembly theme for 2026 is, “Cleanliness is next to Godliness, Keep Clean!” This call to cleanliness goes beyond maintaining a clean tidy environment. May God bless you, and may He bless our homeland, Ghana. May God bless the leadership of our beloved country: the President, the Speaker of Parliament, and the Chief Justice of Ghana.

Morgenthau defined power broadly: “anything that establishes and maintains control of man over man.” This includes force, persuasion, and prestige. Morality Through Power, Not Against ItCarr’s most unsettling idea is that morality itself is born from power. “Law and morality in international politics,” he wrote, “are functions of power.” The powerful define norms because they can. The loss of trust, as seen in the 2008 financial crisis, is ultimately a collapse of power, the power to assure continuity. The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a realist project disguised as an idealist one; it is turning solidarity into bargaining power.

Entertainment of Wednesday, 31 December 2025Source: www.ghanaweb.comFast-rising Ghanaian artiste Kojo Blak has hinted at an explosive year ahead, promising to release music consistently as part of efforts to elevate Ghanaian Afrobeats to the next level. The singer expressed strong confidence in the uniqueness of Ghanaian Afrobeats artistes, stating that they are poised to make a significant impact on the global stage. “That’s what I feel about the Ghanaian space, the Ghanaian phase of music, especially the Afrobeats artistes coming in from Ghana. He further called for continued improvement in the way Ghanaian music, particularly Afrobeats, is supported and promoted. “We hope we develop on how we support Ghana music and how we promote Ghanaian Afrobeats,” he said.

Before King Promise took the stage around 1:00 AM on December 31, attendees were treated to an exciting opening marked by a series of back-to-back hit performances from supporting artistes. The highlight of the night came when King Promise finally appeared on stage at around 1:00 AM to thunderous applause. King Promise performed for nearly four hours, taking fans on a musical journey that spanned his entire career. He officially wrapped up the concert around 5:00 AM, leaving the crowd exhausted but fulfilled after an unforgettable experience. The 2025 PromiseLand Concert once again proved King Promise’s star power and influence in Ghana’s music scene.