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Americas

Alberta to Hold Referendum on Whether to Remain in Canada

Alberta will hold a referendum on whether the province should remain in Canada or move ahead with a second binding vote on separation, according to the BBC.

WH News May 22, 2026

Americas

Rubio Says Cuba is Threat to US as Havana Accuses Him of ‘Lies’

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Cuba poses a 'national security threat' to the US, according to the BBC.

WH News May 21, 2026

Football

Premier League Title Wins Highlight 22-Year Droughts Broken

Arsenal ended an 8,060-day Premier League title drought in April 2026, while East Bengal claimed their first ISL title in 22 years. Both triumphs highlight long-awaited successes for storied clubs.

WH News May 21, 2026

Corporate

Walmart warns US shoppers are cutting spending as higher petrol prices bite

Walmart has warned US consumers are cutting spending as petrol prices rise to $4.56, according to BBC News.

WH News May 21, 2026

Americas

China says US should stop ‘threats’ against Cuba after ex-leader charged

China has urged the United States to cease using 'threats' and 'coercion' against Cuba, following the indictment of former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. According to the BBC, the move comes as tensions rise between Washington and Havana.

WH News May 21, 2026

Africa

Dozens of Vehicles Burnt in Mali as Fuel Blockade Intensifies

Dozens of vehicles, including fuel tankers, have been set on fire near Mali's capital, Bamako, as jihadists enforce a fuel blockade ahead of the Eid al-Adha holiday, according to the BBC.

WH News May 21, 2026

US Politics

Colombia Climate Crossroads: Trumpism Threatens Presidential Election

Colombia’s upcoming presidential election will determine whether the country continues as a climate leader or shifts toward extractive industries, according to The Guardian. US interference under Donald Trump is a major concern.

WH News May 21, 2026

Conflicts & Security

US military jets and drones tracked near Cuba as tensions rise

The US military has been broadcasting the location of surveillance flights near Cuba on tracking websites, as Washington exerts pressure on the island's leadership. According to BBC Verify, at least five US Navy P-8A Poseidon aircraft and three MQ-4C Triton drones have been operating near Cuba since 11 May.

WH News May 21, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Cuba faces U.S. charges against Raúl Castro, new sanctions, and energy crisis

The U.S. has charged former Cuban leader Raúl Castro with conspiracy and murder in 1996, as Cuba's president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, denounced the move as politically motivated. At the same time, Washington continues to tighten economic pressure on the island.

WH News May 21, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Bolivia Protests Escalate as US Warns of ‘Coup d’État’

Bolivia’s government expelled U.S. ambassador Elizabeth García on Wednesday, citing sovereignty concerns, as protests continued to escalate across the country. The U.S. deputy secretary of state, Christopher Landau, labeled the unrest an 'ongoing coup d’état', while the secretary of state, Marco Rubio, emphasized support for the 'legitimate constitutional government'.

WH News May 21, 2026

Africa

Nigeria Arrests Former Minister After 75-Year Corruption Conviction

Nigeria's anti-corruption agency has arrested former Power Minister Saleh Mamman a week after he was sentenced to 75 years in jail for corruption, according to the BBC.

WH News May 20, 2026

Conflicts & Security

UK Eases Sanctions on Russian Oil Imports as Prices Soar

The UK government said it has eased sanctions on imports of Russian jet fuel and diesel refined in third countries, according to the Department for Business and Trade.

WH News May 20, 2026

Asia Pacific

Thailand Cuts Visa-Free Stay for 93 Countries

Thailand is shortening the visa-free stay period for visitors from 93 countries, including the US and UK, to 30 days from 60, according to government officials.

WH News May 20, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Estonia Says NATO Jet Shot Down Ukrainian Drone

Estonia says a NATO fighter jet shot down a drone over its territory, which it suspects was a Ukrainian projectile knocked off course by Russian electronic jamming. According to the BBC.

WH News May 20, 2026

Naher Osten

Benzinpreis steigt auf 158,52 Pence – Kriegshöchststand

Der Durchschnittspreis für Unbleached Benzin ist auf 158,52 Pence pro Liter gestiegen, den höchsten Stand seit Beginn des Irak-Kriegs, wie der RAC meldet.

WH News May 19, 2026