Banking

TV y Streaming

Eric Dane deja emotivo mensaje final a hijas Billie y Georgia

Eric Dane falleció este jueves a los 53 años por esclerosis lateral amiotrófica. Dejó un mensaje emotivo para sus hijas Billie y Georgia en un episodio de Netflix grabado meses antes.

WH News 21 de feb de 2026

Middle East

100,000 Pray at Aqsa Mosque Despite Israeli Ramadan Restrictions

Around 100,000 worshippers performed Isha and Taraweeh prayers at Jerusalem's Aqsa Mosque on Friday evening, defying heavy Israeli restrictions at the gates and surrounding areas. The Islamic Waqf in Jerusalem reported tens of thousands reached the site despite forces blocking many Palestinians, especially from the West Bank.

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Markets

Chinese ‘Aunties’ Fuel 29% Gold Buying Surge in 2025

Small-scale investors in China snapped up 444 metric tons of gold bars and coins last year, a 29% jump from 2024 that claimed nearly one-third of global purchases. Middle-aged women known as 'aunties' led the charge amid economic woes and slim investment picks.

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Climate Change

Volunteers Learn Coppicing at Pengelli Woods in Pembrokeshire

Dozens of volunteers wielded axes and saws at Pengelli Woods in north Pembrokeshire to master the ancient craft of coppicing. The hands-on session with Cwm Arian staff and Coppicewood College students highlighted sustainable woodland practices dating back thousands of years.

WH News 21 de feb de 2026

Leaders

Tewarie Hails T&T Tax List Removal as Milestone, Urges Caution

Former Trinidad and Tobago Planning Minister Bhoe Tewarie called the country's removal from the European Union's list of non-cooperative tax jurisdictions a key milestone. He stressed the need for prudent financial management over celebration.

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Corporate

India AIFs to Hit Rs 455 Lakh Crore by 2030, Outpacing Markets

India's alternative investment funds are set to drive the managed investments industry to Rs 455 lakh crore by March 2030, more than doubling from Rs 212 lakh crore in March 2025, according to a Crisil report. AIFs have consistently beaten public market benchmarks and are projected to grow at 25 percent annually over the next five years.

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Corporate

OSB Group names Santander UK exec Enrique Alvarez Labiano as CEO

OSB Group PLC appointed Enrique Alvarez Labiano, current CEO of Retail and Business Banking at Santander UK, as its new chief executive officer on Friday. The move, subject to regulatory approval, follows a board-led search and sets up Alvarez Labiano to succeed retiring CEO Andy Golding.

WH News 21 de feb de 2026

Märkte

Dow Jones, S&P 500 und Nasdaq starten höher vor Fed-Protokoll

Die Dow-Jones-Industrie-Indizes starteten mit 0,08 Prozent auf 49.571,92 Punkte höher. Anleger legten Bedenken zu KI-Hype beiseite, bevor die Fed-Protokolle um 20 Uhr erscheinen.

WH News 20 de feb de 2026

Mercados

Dow Jones, S&P 500 y Nasdaq abren al alza por alivio en preocupaciones sobre IA

Los principales índices de Wall Street abrieron al alza este miércoles. El Dow Jones subió un 0,08% a 49.571,92 puntos ante la atenuación de temores sobre inteligencia artificial.

WH News 20 de feb de 2026

Welt

Putin trifft Madagaskars Übergangspräsidenten Randrianirina

Russlands Präsident Wladimir Putin empfängt am Donnerstag in Moskau Madagaskars Übergangspräsident Michael Randrianirina. Der Termin fällt in Randrianirinras offiziellen Russlandbesuch.

WH News 20 de feb de 2026

Personal Finance

EPFO to Launch UPI PF Withdrawal App by March 2026

India's Employees' Provident Fund Organization plans to roll out a dedicated mobile app by late March 2026, allowing members to withdraw provident fund balances directly via UPI. The app promises to slash processing times to about three days after Aadhaar verification.

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Diplomacy & Trade

Former UBA Chairman Israel Ogbue Dies at 99

Israel C. Ogbue, former chairman of United Bank for Africa, has died at age 99. The bank announced his passing on Thursday.

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Middle East

India Joins 100+ Nations Condemning Israel’s West Bank Actions

India has signed onto a joint statement by more than 100 countries and organizations condemning Israel's unilateral measures to expand its presence in the occupied West Bank. The statement, released Wednesday by the Permanent Observer Mission of Palestine to the United Nations, demands an immediate reversal of the actions.

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Economy

Victor Daniyan Advances Digital Payments and EV Infrastructure in Nigeria

Victor Daniyan, founder and CEO of Nearpays and Yourrider Energies, is spearheading contactless payments and electric vehicle networks amid Nigeria's shift from cash to digital transactions. A Forbes 30 Under 30 nominee, he discussed how recent cash shortages and regulatory pushes accelerated adoption in an interview.

WH News 20 de feb de 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

EBRD Eyes Funding for Fortis’ 270 MW Solar-BESS Plant in Serbia

Fortis Renewable Energy has signed a mandate letter with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development for potential financing of a 270 MW solar power plant paired with a 72 MWh battery storage system near Sremska Mitrovica, Serbia. The project, set to become the region's largest photovoltaic facility, targets construction start in the third quarter of this year.

WH News 20 de feb de 2026