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US Politics

Trump says will declare Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory

U.S. President Donald Trump said he will declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. 'territory' once Iran is defeated, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Aug 15, 2026

Middle East

Aerial Video Reveals 2,000 sq km Oil Spill Off Oman

A potential environmental disaster is unfolding off Oman, where a grounded tanker is leaking sanctioned Russian crude oil in a protected marine area, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Aug 15, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Dozens Injured, Thousands Evacuated in Croatia Wildfire

At least one person has died and around 40 others have been injured after a severe wildfire tore through cities on Croatia's coastline on Thursday night and Friday morning, according to BBC.

WH News Aug 14, 2026

Amerikas

BP entwickelt Gasfeld in Venezuela mit Trump-verbundenen Unternehmen

BP wird ein großes Offshore-Gasfeld in Venezuela mit Firmen entwickeln, die mit der Trump-Regierung verbunden sind.

WH News Aug 14, 2026

Corporate

BP Develops Offshore Gasfield in Venezuela with Trump-Linked Firms

BP has announced plans to develop a large offshore gasfield in Venezuela in partnership with companies linked to the Trump administration, according to The Guardian.

WH News Aug 14, 2026

Big Tech

Instagram Accounts Fuelling Ceuta Migration Crisis

A network of Instagram accounts is fueling the migration crisis in Ceuta by offering paid advice for people trying to cross into the Spanish enclave from Morocco, according to a BBC investigation.

WH News Aug 14, 2026

Conflicts & Security

13 Killed in Ukrainian Strike on Russia’s Tatarstan, Officials Say

At least 13 people have been killed in a Ukrainian drone strike on the Russian republic of Tatarstan, officials have said. The attack, which occurred in the city of Nizhnekamsk, resulted in 75 more injuries, according to Russian authorities.

WH News Aug 10, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Nigerian Army Says 33 Rescued in Kidnapping Operation

Nigeria's army says it safely rescued 33 people after they were kidnapped by armed men in Zamfara state, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Middle East

Israel’s Occupation Fuels Resistance: Five Killed in Nablus

Five Palestinians were killed near Nablus as four new Israeli outposts were established, according to Al Jazeera. The incident highlights how Israel’s occupation fuels resistance, creating a deadly cycle.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Heritage

Ancient Roman Shipwreck Discovered Off Sicily

Italian divers have discovered an ancient Roman shipwreck off the coast of Sicily, believed to be more than 2,000 years old, according to the BBC.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Fashion & Luxury

Sadie Sink’s X-Men Role and Spider-Man Mystery Revealed

Sadie Sink has confirmed her involvement in Marvel’s upcoming X-Men projects and hinted at a major role in 'Spider-Man: Brand New Day,' though her character will remain a secret until the film's release.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Europe

Russian Attack Kills 2 in Kharkiv, Odesa Hit in New Wave of Strikes

Russian forces killed two people in Ukraine’s northeastern city of Kharkiv and launched a large-scale attack in Odesa, according to local officials and Ukraine’s air force.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Books & Literature

420 arrested over French wildfires as blame divides

French authorities have arrested 420 people for suspected involvement in the summer wildfires, but critics question the justice of some prosecutions. The government is under pressure as the fires have burned over 300,000 acres.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Middle East

Iran Seeks Way Out of ‘Neither War Nor Peace’ Stalemate with US

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said he hopes talks with Oman can end the 'neither war nor peace' state of relations with the US as Tehran listed demands for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, including the lifting US sanctions and compensation for war damages.

WH News Aug 9, 2026

Oriente Medio

Oman propone gestión conjunta del estrecho de Ormuz

Oman presentó una propuesta para la gestión conjunta del estrecho de Ormuz mediante 'tarifas voluntarias', según un informe.

WH News Aug 9, 2026