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US Politics

Trump Threatens to Bomb Iran’s Power Plants, Bridges

US President Donald Trump has threatened to strike Iran's bridges and power plants next week if the country does not return to talks, according to BBC.

WH News Jul 15, 2026

Corporate

Strait of Hormuz ‘Faultline’ Exposes Weakness of US-Iran Deal

The fragile 'no war, no peace' situation since the US and Iran signed a tentative deal last month now seems to have tipped into war, according to BBC.

WH News Jul 14, 2026

US Politics

Trump Scraps 20% Hormuz Fee as US Resumes Iran Port Blockade

President Donald Trump has reversed his threat of a 20% fee on all Strait of Hormuz cargo shipping, according to BBC.

WH News Jul 14, 2026

AI

UAE Condemns Iran’s ‘Brazen’ Attack on Tankers as US Launches Strikes

The United Arab Emirates condemned Iran's 'brazen' attack on two tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, which killed one and wounded eight, according to BBC.

WH News Jul 14, 2026

Conservation

Bison Rams Grandfather in Yellowstone, Sends Him Flying

A 2,000lb bull bison rammed a grandfather in Yellowstone National Park, tossing him into the air, according to the BBC.

WH News Jul 14, 2026

Energy & Commodities

Oil Prices Leap as Trump Reinstates Hormuz Blockade

Oil prices rose 5% on Monday as Donald Trump reinstated the US blockade of Iranian shipping in the Gulf and will charge other countries to pass through the strait of Hormuz, according to The Guardian.

WH News Jul 14, 2026

Markets

Energy Transfer Stock Gains 19% in 2026 Amid Stable Infrastructure Model

Energy Transfer (ET) stock has risen 19% in 2026 despite broader market volatility, driven by its stable, fee-based infrastructure model. The company reported $2.98 billion in operating income for Q1 2026, a 20% increase year-over-year.

WH News Jul 13, 2026

Nature

Venezuela Earthquake: Fury Amid Ruins of Chávez-Era Housing

A powerful earthquake reduced the OPPE 25 housing project to rubble, deepening anger over Venezuela’s failed Bolivarian revolution, according to The Guardian.

WH News Jul 12, 2026

Leaders

Mitch McConnell hospitalized for 3 weeks, health details remain secret

Sen. Mitch McConnell, 84, has been hospitalized since June 14 with an undisclosed condition, sparking growing public concern and speculation. His office has released only minimal updates, saying he is 'continuing to improve' but refusing to disclose specific medical details.

WH News Jul 12, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Nigeria Says Army Killed 300 Bandits in Zamfara

Nigerian soldiers killed more than 300 members of kidnapping and cattle bandit gangs in the north-western state of Zamfara this week, according to a government official.

WH News Jul 12, 2026

Märkte

Schiffverkehr im Hormus-Straßengraben bricht ein

Der Schiffverkehr im Hormus-Straßengraben ist aufgrund der erneuten Kämpfe zwischen den USA und Iran stark zurückgegangen.

WH News Jul 11, 2026

KI

Mitch McConnell: Gesundheitsmystery vertieft sich

Mitch McConnell (84) ist seit dem 14. Juni nicht mehr öffentlich aufgetreten. Sein Büro gibt kaum Gesundheitsupdates, ein Mann, der behauptet, im Haushalt zu arbeiten, fügt die Verwirrung hinzu.

WH News Jul 11, 2026

AI

Mitch McConnell Mystery Deepens as Health Questions Pile Up

Mitch McConnell, 84, has not been seen in public since being hospitalized on 14 June, as his office provides minimal health updates and a man claiming to work at his residence adds to the confusion.

WH News Jul 11, 2026

Konflikte & Sicherheit

Trump: Gespräche mit Iran weiter, Feuerpause vorbei

US-Präsident Donald Trump sagte am Freitag, dass die USA bereit seien, Verhandlungen mit dem Iran fortzusetzen, doch die Feuerpause sei vorbei, meldet Al Jazeera.

WH News Jul 10, 2026

분쟁·안보

트럼프, 이란과 협상 계속 ‘합의’… 정전은 ‘종료’

도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령은 15일 미국이 이란과 협상에 '합의'했지만 정전은 '종료'했다고 밝혔다. 알자제라에 따르면

WH News Jul 10, 2026