Oil

Middle East

Petrol Hits Highest Price Since Start of Iran War

The average price of unleaded petrol has reached 158.52p a litre, its highest level since the start of the Iran war, according to the RAC.

WH News May 19, 2026

Public Health

Ebola Spreading Faster Than First Thought, WHO Warns

An Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be spreading faster than initially thought, according to a World Health Organization (WHO) doctor.

WH News May 19, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Afghanistan’s Crisis: 269 Dead in Pakistan Strike, 4.7M Face Famine

A Pakistani airstrike killed at least 269 people at an Afghan drug rehab center, while 4.7 million are now one step from famine. Families are selling children to survive, according to BBC reports.

WH News May 19, 2026

Elections

Oregon’s Packed Governor’s Race and Gas Tax Referendum

Oregon’s primary elections on Tuesday will determine the nominees for the 2026 general election, with Governor Tina Kotek seeking re-election in a crowded race. The vote also includes a fuel tax referendum, as rising gas prices continue to strain consumers.

WH News May 19, 2026

Energie & Rohstoffe

Trump warnt Iran: „Die Uhr tickt“

US-Präsident Donald Trump warnte Iran, dass „die Uhr tickt“ und dass nichts vom Land übrig bleibe, wenn keine Fortschritte erzielt würden, meldete der BBC.

WH News May 18, 2026

エネルギー・商品

トランプ氏「時計は走っている」イランとの交渉停滞

ドナルド・トランプ米大統領は21日、イランに対して「時計は走っている」と警告し、進展がなければ「何も残らない」と述べたとBBCが報じた。

WH News May 18, 2026

에너지·원자재

트럼프 ‘시간 없어’ 경고… 이란, 전쟁 중단 요구

도널드 트럼프 미국 대통령이 21일 BBC 보도를 인용해 이란에 '시간이 없다'고 경고했다.

WH News May 18, 2026

Energy & Commodities

Trump warns Iran ‘clock is ticking’ amid stalled talks

U.S. President Donald Trump warned Iran on Monday that 'the clock is ticking' and that 'there won’t be anything left' of the country if progress isn't made, according to a BBC report.

WH News May 18, 2026

Africa

Four killed in protests during Kenyan strikes over high fuel prices

Four people have been killed and at least 30 injured in protests linked to Kenya's nationwide transport strikes against recent increases in the cost of fuel, according to the interior minister.

WH News May 18, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Cuba Warns of Bloodbath Amid US Military Drone Claims

Cuba’s president, Miguel Díaz-Canel, has warned that any US military action against his country would lead to a “bloodbath,” according to a report by The Guardian.

WH News May 18, 2026

Americas

Venezuela Deports Maduro Ally Alex Saab to Face U.S. Legal Proceedings

Venezuela's government announced Saturday that it deported Alex Saab, a close ally of President Nicolás Maduro, to the U.S. for judicial proceedings, according to CBS News.

WH News May 17, 2026

US Politics

Venezuela Deports Maduro Ally Alex Saab Amid U.S. Legal Probe

Venezuela's government announced Saturday that it deported Alex Saab, a key ally of President Nicolás Maduro, to the United States to face ongoing criminal investigations. Saab was pardoned by President Joe Biden in 2021 as part of a prisoner swap.

WH News May 17, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Bolivian army attempts to clear roads after 11 days of protests

The Bolivian military police arrested demonstrators and used tear gas to disrupt road blockades after 11 days of protests, according to Al Jazeera. The demonstrations, sparked by fuel shortages linked to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, continued despite a Friday agreement between protesters and the government.

WH News May 17, 2026

Europe

Switzerland to Open Secret Files on Auschwitz ‘Angel of Death’ Mengele

Switzerland will open long-sealed files on Nazi war criminal Josef Mengele, but the timing remains unspecified. According to the BBC, the Swiss Federal Intelligence Service made the announcement, sparking renewed interest in Mengele's potential connections to the country.

WH News May 16, 2026

Americas

Threatened Indictment of Castro Ratchets Up US-Cuba Tensions

Tensions between the US and Cuba are escalating amid reports that Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former president, may face an indictment linked to the 1996 downing of two Cuban exile planes, according to The Guardian.

WH News May 15, 2026