Economy

Africa

Madagascar Arrests Fuel Fears Among Gen Z Protesters

Arrests of Gen Z activists in Madagascar have raised fears that the military regime, which took power after youth-led protests, may not be better than the government it replaced, according to The Guardian.

WH News Apr 20, 2026

Energy & Commodities

Oil Prices Rise After Trump Says Iranian Ship Seized

Oil prices surged above $100 per barrel as U.S. President Donald Trump announced a naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, citing concerns over Iranian activities, according to multiple reports.

WH News Apr 20, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Carney Canada Economic Ties Under Scrutiny as US Tariffs Rise

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has called close economic ties with the United States a 'weakness' amid rising U.S. tariffs, signaling a shift in Canada's trade strategy.

WH News Apr 20, 2026

US-Politik

Trump-Energieminister: Benzinpreise könnten bis 2027 unter 3 Dollar pro Gallone sinken

Der Energieminister der Trump-Regierung, Chris Wright, sagte, dass Benzinpreise in den USA bis 2027 unter 3 Dollar pro Gallone fallen könnten, berichtete The Guardian.

WH News Apr 19, 2026

África

Político sudafricano Julius Malema condenado a cinco años por delito con arma

El político sudafricano Julius Malema fue condenado a cinco años de prisión por un delito relacionado con armas, un desarrollo legal y político significativo en el país.

WH News Apr 19, 2026

Afrika

Julius Malema verurteilt zu fünf Jahren Haft wegen Waffenvergehens

Der südafrikanische Politiker Julius Malema wurde zu fünf Jahren Haft verurteilt, weil er ein Waffenvergehen begangen hat.

WH News Apr 19, 2026

Política de EE.UU.

Republicanas enlazan con AfD y Trump enfrenta desafíos en mitad de elecciones

Figuras del Partido Republicano, incluido el ex presidente Donald Trump, enfrentan escrutinio por alianzas con grupos de derecha y errores políticos antes de las elecciones intermedias.

WH News Apr 19, 2026

Middle East

What Would It Take for the Iran-US Talks to Succeed? 5 Key Factors

U.S. and Iran negotiations face hurdles over uranium enrichment and regional stability, with experts warning that unresolved issues could lead to renewed conflict.

WH News Apr 19, 2026

Corporate

Kenyan Firm Sacks 1,000 Workers After Losing Meta Contract

More than 1,000 workers in Kenya have been abruptly laid off by Sama, an outsourcing firm contracted by Meta, after the tech giant terminated its partnership, according to the Oversight Lab.

WH News Apr 19, 2026

Naher Osten

Bessent: Kleiner Schmerz für langfristige Sicherheit gegen Iran

US-Finanzminister Scott Bessent sagte der BBC, dass ein 'kleiner wirtschaftlicher Schmerz' die langfristige Sicherheit gegen iranische Atomangriffe wert sei, berichtete die BBC.

WH News Apr 15, 2026

中東

ベッセント氏：イラン核攻撃の脅威排除に経済的痛みも価値あり

米財務長官のスコット・ベッセント氏はBBCに対し、イランの核攻撃の脅威を排除するための経済的痛みは長期的な安全保障に価値があると語った。

WH News Apr 15, 2026

Middle East

Pain Worth Long-Term Security from Iran, Bessent Says

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told the BBC that a 'small bit of economic pain' is worth the long-term security gained from eliminating the threat of Iranian nuclear strikes on Western capitals, according to the BBC.

WH News Apr 15, 2026

Política de EE.UU.

Quinta mujer acusa al excongresista estadounidense Eric Swalwell de maltrato sexual

El representante demócrata Eric Swalwell renunció al Congreso de Estados Unidos tras nuevas acusaciones de maltrato sexual, según Al Jazeera.

WH News Apr 14, 2026

Wirtschaft

IMF warnt: Krieg in Iran könnte globale Rezession auslösen

Ein weiterer Eskalationszug in den Iran-Kriegen könnte eine globale Rezession auslösen, laut Internationaler Währungsfonds (IMF) mit steigender Inflation und einem heftigen Rückgang an Finanzmärkten.

WH News Apr 14, 2026

Economy

Iran War Escalation Could Trigger Global Recession, IMF Warns

A further escalation in the Iran war could trigger a global recession, spiralling inflation and a sharp backlash in financial markets, the International Monetary Fund has warned, according to The Guardian.

WH News Apr 14, 2026