Economy

Africa

After GERD, can Egypt shape Ethiopia’s next Nile dams?

Ethiopia’s recent announcement to advance three new Blue Nile dam projects—Karadobi, Mandaya, and Beko Abo—has reignited concerns in Egypt about its limited influence over Nile water management, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

US Politics

Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran: Impact and Reactions

US President Donald Trump has announced what he called the 'most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country,' targeting Iran's financial channels and trade networks. Vice-President JD Vance has described the sanctions as a 'new phase' of the conflict.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

Corporativo

Tesoro de EE.UU. duplica compras de deuda para estabilizar mercado

El Tesoro de Estados Unidos duplicará sus compras de deuda para estabilizar el mercado de bonos, mientras persisten preocupaciones por la inflación y el FED se divide sobre cómo responder, según The Guardian.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

Unternehmen

US-Treasury verdoppelt Schulterkauf: 20-jähriger Höchststand

Die US-Treasury hat angekündigt, den Kauf von Staatsanleihen zu verdoppeln, um den Anleihemarkt zu stabilisieren. Die Zinssätze auf langfristige Titel erreichten 20-jährige Höchststände.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

Corporate

US treasury doubles debt buyback to steady bond market amid inflation fears

The US treasury is doubling its buyback of government debt to steady the bond market, as inflation concerns persist and the Federal Reserve remains divided on how to respond, according to the Guardian.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

Arte

Acusada de planear ataque al Capitolio de Nueva York

Jessica Bowie, de 35 años, enfrenta cargos por intentar proporcionar apoyo material al Estado Islámico tras planear un ataque al Capitolio del estado de Nueva York.

WH News Aug 21, 2026

Conflicts & Security

NY Mayor Mamdani Sues to Block $10,000 Teaching Aide Bonuses

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is suing to block a new law that would give teaching aides a one-time $10,000 bonus, arguing it violates the city’s collective bargaining laws, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Aug 20, 2026

Conflicts & Security

US Says Sanctions Will Squash Iran’s Economy

The U.S. plans to isolate Iran economically to avoid military conflict, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, calling it the 'greatest coordinated economic isolation in history.'

WH News Aug 20, 2026

분쟁·안보

트럼프, 이란과 지지국에 경제 조치 강화 약속

미국 대통령 당선인 도널드 트럼프가 이란과 이란을 지지하는 국가에 대해 더 강한 경제 조치를 약속했다. 아랍에미리트연합(UAE)이 이란과 금융 거래를 중단하겠다고 발표한 직후이다.

WH News Aug 20, 2026

Finanzas personales

Nazi nuevo sospechoso de incendio mortal en 1970

Fiscales alemanes identificaron a un nazi nuevo como sospechoso del incendio de 1970 en un hogar judío de Munich que mató a siete supervivientes del Holocausto, según Der Spiegel.

WH News Aug 20, 2026

Internet y Apps

Turista suizo condenado a un año de cárcel por ofender el Nyepi en Bali

Un turista suizo fue sentenciado a un año de prisión en Bali por publicaciones en redes sociales que ofendieron al sagrado Día de Silencio del isla, informa Al Jazeera.

WH News Aug 20, 2026

Leaders

Como Mayor Bans ‘Beasts’ After Bike Collision

Italian mayor Alessandro Rapinese has banned bikes in Como’s city centre after being struck by an e-bike in June. The decision, criticized as a personal vendetta, will take effect in September.

WH News Aug 20, 2026

Asia Pacífico

Corte apelará sentencia por crimen con hongos

Un tribunal australiano consideró 'verdaderamente terrible' el crimen de Erin Patterson y pide que permanezca en prisión para siempre.

WH News Aug 20, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Evergrande Founder Sentenced to Life for Fraud

The founder of Evergrande, a collapsed Chinese property giant, has been sentenced to life in prison and had his personal property confiscated, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 20, 2026

Naher Osten

Trump droht: ‘Erhebliche wirtschaftliche Konsequenzen’ für Länder, die Iran unterstützen

US-Präsident Donald Trump hat 'erhebliche wirtschaftliche Konsequenzen' gegen jedes Land angekündigt, das den Iran unterstützt. Er sprach von der 'größten wirtschaftlichen Operation, die je gegen ein Land durchgeführt wurde'.

WH News Aug 20, 2026