China

Elections

BJP Launches Campaign in Thiruvananthapuram, Rajeev Chandrasekhar Eyes Nemom Seat

Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) state president Rajeev Chandrasekhar has formally launched the party's campaign in Thiruvananthapuram, signaling his intent to contest the upcoming Assembly elections from the Nemom constituency.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Conflicts & Security

‘Bihar Naxalism-free’: Senior armed Maoist surrenders in Munger

Suresh Koda, a notorious Maoist commander police describe as Bihar's last armed insurgent, surrendered Wednesday in Munger with weapons looted from slain security forces. Officials hailed the move as the end of Naxalism in the state after decades of violence.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Quote Of The Day, February 18, 2026

BERLIN (AP) — Secretary of State Marco Rubio struck an optimistic tone at the Munich Security Conference on Feb. 15, 2026, offering reassurance to European allies after Sen. J.D. Vance’s...

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Asia Pacific

Trishuli River Tragedy: A Himalayan Wake-Up Call

In the icy depths of Nepal’s Trishuli River, 19 lives were lost in a single night. Among them was a British tourist who had just completed the Annapurna Circuit, a testament to the allure and peril of Himalayan travel.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Asia Pacific

Asia’s CERN Vision Gains Momentum Amid China Taiwan Tensions

As geopolitical tensions rise, Asian nations are considering creating an 'Asian CERN' to drive scientific innovation and reduce reliance on Western technology, with China's stalled collider project underscoring the need for regional collaboration.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

U.S. Announces 10% Tariff on Imports Amid Legal Challenges

The United States has announced a 10% tariff on all imports not covered by exemptions, effective immediately, following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated previous global tariffs.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Konflikte & Sicherheit

Hegseth betont strategische Bedeutung des Weltraums bei Besuch in Denver

Der Kriegsminister Pete Hegseth besuchte zwei kommerzielle Raumfahrtunternehmen in den Vororten von Denver, um die strategische Bedeutung des Weltraums für militärische Konflikte hervorzuheben.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

Hegseth visita empresas espaciales en Denver durante la gira Arsenal de la Libertad

El secretario de Guerra Pete Hegseth visitó dos empresas espaciales en las afueras de Denver como parte de la gira Arsenal de la Libertad, destacando la importancia estratégica del espacio en futuros conflictos militares.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Corporate

ams OSRAM and Meizhi Settle LED Patent Disputes in US and Germany

ams OSRAM and Shenzhen Meizhi Optoelectronics Technology have reached a settlement in ongoing LED patent disputes in the US and Germany, resolving legal proceedings in two key jurisdictions.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Corporate

Thailand Logs Nearly 6M Foreign Visitors in 2 Months Amid China Tourism Recovery

Thailand welcomed nearly 6 million foreign visitors in just two months of 2026, driven by a rebound in Chinese tourism and the Lunar New Year holiday, according to the Tourism Authority of Thailand.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Asia Pacific

US and Japan Launch Amphibious Exercises in Okinawa Amid Regional Tensions

U.S. Marines and Japanese forces began a major amphibious exercise in Okinawa on Monday, aimed at strengthening regional defense capabilities amid heightened tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

South Africa Accepts Trump-Appointed US Ambassador Brent Bozell

South Africa has accepted the appointment of Brent Bozell as the new U.S. ambassador, a move that comes amid tensions between the two nations over international policies and South Africa's stance on Israel.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Asia Pacific

Australia’s Defense Gap Risks U.S. Strategic Options in Indo-Pacific

Australia's declining defense capabilities and economic vulnerabilities are creating a strategic gap that could force the U.S. to bear greater risks in the Indo-Pacific, according to a new analysis.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Semiconductores

India se une a Pax Silica como ‘Escudo de Silicio’ para proteger su soberanía digital

India se unió formalmente a la iniciativa Pax Silica, liderada por Estados Unidos, en el India AI Impact Summit 2026 en Nueva Delhi, posicionándose como puente clave en las cadenas de suministro globales de semiconductores y IA.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

Unternehmen

Können BRICS-gekoppelte Zahlungssysteme die Energiefinanzierung in Afrika diversifizieren?

BRICS-gekoppelte Zahlungssysteme gewinnen in Afrika an Bedeutung, als Länder versuchen, ihre Abhängigkeit vom US-Dollar bei der Energiefinanzierung zu verringern.

WH News Feb 23, 2026