Oil

Energy & Commodities

Libya’s Zawiya refinery resumes full operations after clashes

Libya's Zawiya refinery has resumed full operations after being forced to shut down due to heavy clashes on Friday, according to the Azzawiya Oil Refining Company.

WH News May 10, 2026

Middle East

Why is Iran taking time to respond to U.S. deal?

Iran is expected to respond within 48 hours to a U.S. proposal to end the war, according to U.S. officials, even as the country’s leaders offer mixed signals about the potential agreement.

WH News May 10, 2026

Diplomatie & Handel

China fordert Ende des Irak-Kriegs: 200.000 Euro an humanitärer Hilfe

China ruft nach einer sofortigen Beendigung des Kriegs zwischen den USA und Iran und der Wiedereröffnung des Hormuz-Straits, wie eine Erklärung des chinesischen Auswärtigen Amtes zeigt.

WH News May 8, 2026

Política de EE.UU.

Empresas navieras cuestionan seguridad en el estrecho de Ormuz pese al plan de Trump

La industria marítima mundial cuestiona si los buques podrán moverse con seguridad por el Golfo tras el anuncio del presidente de EE.UU., según The Guardian.

WH News May 8, 2026

US-Politik

Schifffahrt fragt Sicherheit im Hormuz-Gewässer

Die weltweite Schifffahrt fragt, ob die sichere Durchfahrt durch den Hormuz-Streifen nach Trumps Plan gewährleistet ist.

WH News May 8, 2026

Märkte

Shell meldet Rekordgewinn von 6,92 Mrd. Dollar

Shell hat im ersten Quartal 2024 einen Gewinn von 6,92 Mrd. Dollar erzielt, getrieben von hohen Ölpreisen infolge des Krieges im Iran.

WH News May 7, 2026

Africa

27-Year-Old Woman Jailed in Somalia for Peaceful Protests

A 27-year-old woman in Somalia, jailed for participating in peaceful protests, has described being tortured in prison, according to The Guardian.

WH News May 7, 2026

Markets

Shell Profits Surge $6.92 Billion Amid Iran War Impact

Shell reported a $6.92 billion profit in the first quarter of 2024, driven by soaring oil prices due to the Iran war, according to BBC.

WH News May 7, 2026

Conflicts & Security

China’s Anti-Sanctions Law Targets US Measures Against Refineries

China has ordered its citizens and companies not to comply with US sanctions against five Chinese refineries accused of handling Iranian oil, deploying its anti-sanctions law for the first time. The move marks a significant escalation in Beijing’s efforts to counter what it views as the unjustified 'long-arm jurisdiction' of US laws.

WH News May 7, 2026

Märkte

Ölpreise fallen, Aktienmärkte steigen nach Friedensdeal-Berichten

Ölpreise sanken und Aktienmärkte stiegen weltweit nach Berichten über einen möglichen Friedensdeal zwischen den USA und Iran, meldete die BBC.

WH News May 7, 2026

Markets

Oil Prices Drop, Stock Markets Rise as Iran War Deal Reported

Oil prices dropped and stock markets rose globally after reports of a potential deal to end the war between the US and Iran, according to BBC.

WH News May 6, 2026

US Politics

Shipping Firms Question Safety in Hormuz Strait Amid Trump Plan

The world’s shipping industry has questioned whether vessels will be able to travel safely to and from the Gulf after Donald Trump announced his latest plan to open the strait of Hormuz, according to The Guardian.

WH News May 6, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

China Calls for Strait Reopened Amid Iran Talks

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called for the Strait of Hormuz to be reopened 'as soon as possible' in talks with his Iranian counterpart, according to state media.

WH News May 6, 2026

Travel

Airlines cut 13,000 flights in May as jet fuel prices soar

Airlines canceled 13,000 flights in May as jet fuel prices more than doubled since the start of the war, removing nearly two million seats from the market, according to BBC and The Guardian.

WH News May 6, 2026

Conflicts & Security

U.S. Prioritizes ‘Safe Path’ Through Hormuz in Project Freedom

The U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has stated securing a 'safe path' through the Strait of Hormuz is a top priority under its 'Project Freedom' initiative, according to a recent Al Jazeera interview.

WH News May 6, 2026