Here are the top 10 news highlights from Ghana and around the world for today, Saturday, May 17, 2025: --- 🇬🇭 Ghana News 1. Highlife Legend Dada KD Passes Away Ghanaian Highlife star Dada Kwaku Duah, popularly known as Dada KD, has passed on at the age of 56. 2. Anas Advocates for Journalistic Integrity Investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas emphasized the importance of fair and accurate reporting to combat fake news during the 87th International Sports Press Association Congress in Rabat, Morocco. 3. Ghana to Host African Marketing Conference Ghana is set to host 500 marketing and IT professionals for the 2025 African Marketing Confederacy and Technology Information Confederation Africa conference from August 20–22. --- 🎶 Music & Entertainment 4. Moliy & Silent Addy Top U.S. Afrobeats Chart Ghanaian singer Moliy and producer Silent Addy have reached No. 1 on the U.S. Afrobeats Songs chart with their remix of “Shake It to the Max (FLY),” featuring Skillibeng and Shenseea. 5. Shatta Wale Loses ECOWAS Court Case The ECOWAS Community Court of Justice has dismissed a legal case filed by Ghanaian artist Shatta Wale challenging Ghana's ban on gambling advertisements. 6. Gospel Singer Akyereba Grace Releases New Song Ghanaian gospel singer Akyereba Grace has made a significant impact with the release of her new song, "Wa Sore Ama Me." --- 🏥 Health 7. MedChoral Appeals for Medical Outreach Support The MedChoral Korle-bu, a humanitarian choir, has appealed to the public to support its fundraising efforts for medical outreach programs as part of its 10th-anniversary celebration. --- ⚽ Sports 8. Ghana's Black Satellites Shine in Egypt Ghana’s U-20 national team, the Black Satellites, delivered impressive performances in Egypt, showcasing their potential despite not qualifying for the World Cup. --- 🌍 World News 9. Global Anti-LGBTQ+ Crisis Intensifies Since Donald Trump's return to the U.S. presidency in 2025, a surge in global anti-LGBTQ+ repression has intensified, affecting communities from Africa to Eastern Europe. 10. Russia and Ukraine Officials Meet for Talks Officials from Russia and Ukraine have met for the first direct talks since 2022, signaling a potential thaw in relations.