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BIR reports P358B collections in January as economy improves

The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) collected P358 billion in January, signaling confidence in its 2026 revenue targets as the economy shows signs of recovery.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

Policy & Law

Bangladesh President Accuses Yunus Govt of Humiliation, Constitutional Violations

Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahbuddin has accused the interim government led by Muhammad Yunus of humiliating him and breaching constitutional protocols during his tenure.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

U.S. Ambassador Pushes Portugal to Adopt F-35 Jets for NATO Interoperability

Unternehmen

US-Botschafter drängt Portugal an, F-35-Jets zu kaufen und in erste Liga der Luftstreitkräfte zu rücken

Der US-Botschafter in Portugal hat Lissabon angeregt, seine veralteten F-16-Jets durch F-35-Stealth-Jets von Lockheed Martin zu ersetzen, um NATO-Interoperabilität zu gewährleisten.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

Corporativo

Embajador de EE.UU. insta a Portugal a adquirir F-35 y unirse a primeras fuerzas aéreas europeas

El embajador de Estados Unidos en Portugal instó al gobierno a reemplazar sus viejos cazas F-16 con los F-35 de Lockheed Martin, destacando la necesidad de interoperabilidad con la OTAN.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Jamie Foxx calls BAFTA n-word incident ‘unacceptable’

Actor Jamie Foxx has called the use of the n-word at the BAFTA Awards 'unacceptable' following a controversial outburst by John Davidson.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

Elections

INEC Considers 2027 Election Date Changes Over Ramadan Clash

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) is considering legislative changes to the 2027 election timetable after concerns arose over its overlap with Ramadan.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

Cybersecurity

Angolan Journalist’s Phone Hacked with Predator Spyware, Amnesty Confirms

Amnesty International has confirmed that Angolan journalist Teixeira Cândido was targeted with Predator spyware in 2024, marking the first confirmed use of the software in the country.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

Asia Pacific

MPs to question Singapore Govt on AI ethics, inequality in $155b Budget debate

Singapore lawmakers are set to question the government on AI ethics, inequality, and fiscal strategy as they debate the record $155 billion Budget 2026.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

Asia Pacific

Tripura: BSF Arrests Bangladesh-Based Terror Group Cadre

An armed member of a Bangladesh-based terror group was arrested by the Border Security Force (BSF) in Tripura and handed over to local police.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

Leaders

NJ Tech Highs Drive Groundbreaking Science Research

Bergen County Academies students are making waves in science with inventions that have earned awards and patents, including a laser-based egg research model.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

Elections

Nigeria’s 2026 Electoral Bill Passes Amid Concerns

Nigeria's National Assembly passed the 2026 Electoral Amendment Bill last week, which President Bola Tinubu signed into law, sparking concerns over its impact on upcoming elections.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

Africa

FCT Council Polls Raise Concerns Over 2027 Election Integrity

Nigeria's February 21 FCT Area Council elections, dominated by the APC, have sparked serious concerns over election integrity and preparedness for the 2027 general elections.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

Unternehmen

Dauerhafte Zaunlösungen: Experten aus New Jersey empfehlen langlebige Materialien

Fachleute von Navigator Stone & Fence empfehlen in New Jersey langlebige Zaunmaterialien wie Komposit, Vinyl, Stahl und Aluminium, die bis zu 30 Jahre halten und jährliche Wartungskosten auf 50 Dollar senken.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

Corporativo

Opciones duraderas para vallas de privacidad: expertos de Nueva Jersey revelan alternativas de fácil mantenimiento

Expertos en vallas de Navigator Stone & Fence en Nueva Jersey recomiendan materiales como compuesto, vinilo, acero y aluminio que duran 30 años o más, reduciendo los costos anuales de mantenimiento a $50 frente a los $200 del madera.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

Corporate

Kerala Assembly Protests Over Sabarimala Gold Theft Case

Opposition MLAs in the Kerala Assembly staged a protest on Monday against the LDF government over the Sabarimala gold theft case.

WH News Feb 23, 2026