Oil

Middle East

Lebanon Says Hezbollah Agrees to Ceasefire with Israel

Lebanon says Hezbollah has accepted a US plan for a reciprocal halt to attacks on Israel, according to the Lebanese embassy in the US. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the agreement, but warned of potential strikes if Hezbollah continues attacks.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Elections

Colombia’s Far-Right Candidate Espriella Wins First Round of Vote

Colombian right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella emerged as the top vote-getter in the first round of the 2026 presidential election but fell short of an outright victory, according to Todo Alicante and Modern Ghana. The second round is scheduled for June 21.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Asia Pacific

Wildfires devastate richer areas despite fewer hectares burned globally

Global wildfires burned 335 million hectares in 2025, the second-lowest since 2002, but the year was among the most destructive for wealthier regions like California, Canada, and South Korea, according to a new study.

WH News Jun 3, 2026

Unternehmen

M&S: Kursumstellung bei Jugendarbeitslosigkeit und Einzelhandelsumbruch

Während die britische Regierung Lösungen für steigende Jugendarbeitslosigkeit sucht, meldet Marks and Spencer einen 22-prozentigen Gewinnaufschwung im Geschäftsjahr 2024-25.

WH News May 31, 2026

Corporate

M&S Faces Turnaround Amid UK Youth Unemployment and Retail Shifts

As the UK government seeks to address rising youth unemployment, Marks and Spencer (M&S) continues its turnaround under new leadership, with a 22% year-on-year increase in operating profit reported for the 2024-25 fiscal year.

WH News May 31, 2026

Conflicts & Security

US and Iran ‘Very Close’ to Deal but Not Finalized, Vance Says

The US and Iran remain close to finalizing a deal but have not yet resolved key issues, according to Vice-President JD Vance. The agreement could extend a ceasefire for 60 days and address Iran's nuclear program.

WH News May 28, 2026

Corporate

Carney Calls for New US-Canada Partnership to ‘Help Make America Great Again’

Canada’s prime minister, Mark Carney, called for a new relationship with the United States to “help make America great again,” according to The Guardian.

WH News May 28, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Ousted BP Chairman Hits Back at ‘Lies’ About His Behaviour

Albert Manifold, the ousted chairman of BP, has denied 'lies' surrounding his conduct after being removed from the role less than a year after his appointment, according to BBC.

WH News May 28, 2026

분쟁·안보

미국, 3일 만에 이란 2차 공격

미국이 이란을 3일 만에 두 번째로 공격했다. 이는 호르무즈 해협의 3개월 갈등이 지속되는 가운데 일어난 일이다.

WH News May 28, 2026

紛争・安全保障

米国、イランの施設を3日間で2度目の攻撃

米国はイランのバンドル・アブバス近郊で、3日間で2度目の攻撃を実施した。ホルムズ海峡の3か月にわたる紛争の脆弱な停戦と停滞している交渉の下、攻撃が行われた。

WH News May 28, 2026

Conflicts & Security

US strikes Iran targets for second time in three days

The US has struck Iranian targets for a second time in three days near Bandar Abbas, according to Centcom, amid a fragile ceasefire and stalled negotiations to end the three-month conflict in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran condemned the attacks as a violation of the ceasefire.

WH News May 28, 2026

US-Politik

Trump: Deal mit Iran noch nicht ausreichend

US-Präsident Donald Trump sagte, die USA seien noch nicht mit einem geplanten Deal mit dem Iran zufrieden.

WH News May 28, 2026

Markets

Markets Rally Amid Hopes of US-Iran Deal

The United States stock market has been hovering near record highs and oil prices have plunged amid new hope that a ceasefire deal between the US and Iran is close, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News May 27, 2026

US Politics

Trump says US ‘not satisfied’ with Iran deal yet

U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. is 'not satisfied' with a proposed deal with Iran yet, adding 'we will be or we will have to finish the job.'

WH News May 27, 2026

US Politics

Trump: No one will control Strait of Hormuz — as tensions persist

U.S. President Donald Trump has repeatedly asserted that the Strait of Hormuz will remain open and no one will control it, as tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to escalate. According to multiple sources, Trump’s administration has launched attacks on Iranian missile sites and boats.

WH News May 27, 2026