Economy

Corporate

Reliance to Invest $110 Billion, Chairman Ambani Says

Reliance Industries and its telecom unit Jio will invest 10 trillion rupees ($110.13 billion) over the next seven years, Chairman Mukesh Ambani announced Thursday. The pledge arrives during a global AI summit in New Delhi drawing tech leaders and officials.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Energy & Commodities

Inox Green to acquire Wind World’s 600 MW IPP capacity and 4.5 GW O&M biz

Inox Green Energy Services will acquire Wind World India's 600 MW independent power producer portfolio and 4.5 GW operations and maintenance business after creditor approval. The deal, greenlit by Wind World's Committee of Creditors on February 19, 2026, involves a consortium led by Inox Neo Energies.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

US-Politik

Neue globale Zölle folgen auf Urteilsverfahren gegen gegenseitige Zölle

Ein neuer US-weiter Zoll von 10 Prozent trat am Dienstag in Kraft, nachdem der Supreme Court entschied, dass gegenseitige Zölle rechtswidrig sind. Dies markiert einen neuen Abschnitt im Handelskurs von Donald Trump.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Política de EE.UU.

Corte Penal Internacional inicia audiencia preliminar sobre presuntos crímenes contra la humanidad de Duterte

La Corte Penal Internacional (CPI) ha iniciado una audiencia preliminar para decidir si el ex presidente filipino Rodrigo Duterte enfrentará un juicio por presuntos crímenes contra la humanidad vinculados a su guerra contra el narcotráfico.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Economy

Kenya floats twin dollar bond to buyback debt as rates drop

Kenya launched a buyback offer for up to $500 million of its Eurobonds due in 2028 and 2032, funded by new dollar-denominated bonds amid declining yields. The move targets $150 million of the 2028 notes and $350 million of the 2032 notes, with premiums to lure investors.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Corporate

Target expands stores as customers get fed up with chaos

Target plans to open more than 300 new stores by 2035, including larger formats, as the retailer battles declining sales and customer complaints about messy stores. The expansion comes amid a 3.8% drop in comparable sales and 2.7% fall in foot traffic during the third quarter of 2025.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Startups

Expert Asks FG To Establish Bank For Art, Creative Industry – Daily Trust

Aminat Olajide, CEO of Artitude 2.0, called on Nigeria's Federal Government to create a dedicated bank for the creative sector. She made the pitch during the unveiling of her new art hub in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Africa

Gombe Gov Commissions Market Reconstructed By Yobe Gov – Daily Trust

Gombe State Governor Muhammad Inuwa Yahaya commissioned the Ngalda Modern Market in Fika Local Government Area on Thursday. Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni oversaw the reconstruction of the facility and named it after his Gombe counterpart.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

AI

Bill Gates not to deliver keynote address at AI Impact Summit, says Gates Foundation – Mangalorean.com

Bill Gates will not deliver the keynote address at the India AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, his foundation announced Thursday. Ankur Vora, president of the Gates Foundation's Africa and India offices, will speak instead.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Economy

Over 100 Shipowners Vie For $700m Cabotage Fund – Daily Trust

More than 100 indigenous shipowners in Nigeria have applied for shares of the $700 million Cabotage Vessel Financing Fund since its portal opened. Officials at the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency say demand exceeds available funds, with disbursements likely on a first-come, first-served basis.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Asia Pacific

A peaceful Lunar New Year on Vietnam’s Bach Long Vi remote island

Residents and soldiers on Vietnam's remote Bach Long Vi island in Hai Phong city's special administrative zone celebrated a serene Lunar New Year on Thursday with shared meals and festive traditions. Fishing boats flew red national flags in the calm harbor as peach blossoms and kumquat trees brightened homes.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Corporate

Jharkhand Govt Tables Rs 1.58 Lakh Cr Budget For 2026-27; Social Sector Allocation At Rs 67,460 Cr

The Jharkhand government has unveiled a Rs 1.58 lakh crore budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year, with a significant Rs 67,460 crore allocated for the social sector, aiming to uplift the poor, women, and vulnerable groups.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Economy

Guwahati Terminal Expansion Boosts Assam’s Aviation Capacity to 13.1 Million

The new terminal at Lokapriya Gopinath Bardoloi International Airport in Guwahati has increased the region's aviation capacity to 13.1 million passengers annually, enhancing connectivity across North East India and beyond.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Corporate

Folkestone Hotel Conversion Plan Rejected Over Tourism Concerns

A proposal to convert a vacant former hotel in Folkestone into a luxury townhouse has been rejected by local planners, citing potential harm to the local tourism economy.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Leaders

Ex-Osun Governor’s Son Distributes 5,000 Food Packs to Vulnerable During Ramadan

About 5,000 vulnerable individuals in Osun State received food packs on Sunday as part of a Ramadan initiative led by the son of former Osun Governor Adegboyega Oyetola.

WH News Feb 24, 2026