Oil

Markets

Oil Plunges 13% After US-Iran Ceasefire Deal

Global oil prices have fallen sharply after the US and Iran agreed to a conditional two-week ceasefire deal that includes the reopening of the key Strait of Hormuz waterway, according to the BBC.

WH News Apr 8, 2026

Markets

Iran War Impact on Global Markets and Personal Finances

The ongoing tensions in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, are sending shockwaves through global financial markets, with consumers and businesses feeling the effects.

WH News Apr 7, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

First Nation Decries Alberta’s Separatist Push as ‘Dishonourable’

A First Nation in Alberta has called the province's push to secede from Canada 'consummately irresponsible and dishonourable,' arguing that the separatist campaign violates treaty rights, according to a court filing.

WH News Apr 7, 2026

Corporativo

Precios del petróleo fluctúan antes del plazo de Trump con Irán

Los precios globales del petróleo fluctuaron antes del plazo establecido por el presidente de EE.UU., Donald Trump, para que Irán abriera el crucial estrecho de Ormuz, según la BBC.

WH News Apr 7, 2026

Europe

Vance Arrives in Hungary to Back Orbán’s Re-election Bid

US Vice-President JD Vance has arrived in Hungary to support Prime Minister Viktor Orbán ahead of the country's parliamentary elections on 12 April, according to the BBC.

WH News Apr 7, 2026

Corporate

Oil Price Fluctuates Ahead of Trump’s Iran Deal Deadline

Global oil prices have fluctuated ahead of a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to open the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping route, according to the BBC.

WH News Apr 7, 2026

Middle East

Clock Ticks on Trump’s Iran Ultimatum with 48-Hour Deadline

Clock ticks on Trump's Iran ultimatum with little sign of breakthrough, according to BBC. President Donald Trump has set a 48-hour deadline for Iran to accept terms that include allowing free oil traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

WH News Apr 7, 2026

Amerikas

US-Abgeordnete fordern Ende der ‘grausamen’ Energieblockade gegen Kuba

US-Abgeordnete Pramila Jayapal und Jonathan Jackson fordern nach einem Besuch in Kuba das Ende der 'grausamen Kollektivstrafe' durch die US-Energieblockade.

WH News Apr 6, 2026

Middle East

Trump Says US Could Charge $100 Toll in Hormuz Amid Iran War

President Donald Trump has suggested the United States may charge a toll in the Strait of Hormuz after the war, according to Al Jazeera, a move that would require direct US military control over the strategic waterway.

WH News Apr 6, 2026

Americas

House Democrats Demand End to ‘Cruel’ US Energy Blockade After Cuba Visit

House Democrats Pramila Jayapal and Jonathan Jackson have called for an end to the 'cruel collective punishment' of Cuba after visiting the island and witnessing the effects of the US energy blockade, according to The Guardian.

WH News Apr 6, 2026

Middle East

Trump Threatens Iran Deadline with Energy Infrastructure Warning

President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it will face a large-scale attack on its energy infrastructure if it does not open the Strait of Hormuz by a specified deadline, according to a report from NBC News and Korean media.

WH News Apr 6, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Nigerian Army Rescues 31 Held After Church Attack

Nigerian army forces have rescued 31 civilians held hostage following an Easter church attack in north-west Nigeria, according to a statement from the security forces.

WH News Apr 6, 2026

Asia Pacific

Vietnam Workers Slammed by Rising Fuel Costs Amid Iran War Fallout

Vietnam’s gig workers are facing severe financial strain as fuel prices soar due to the ripple effects of the US-Israel war on Iran, according to Al Jazeera.

WH News Apr 6, 2026

US Politics

Pope Calls for Peace as Trump Threatens Iran, 2026

In a rare public statement, Pope Francis called for global peace on Easter Sunday, while U.S. President Donald Trump issued a veiled threat against Iran, according to multiple sources.

WH News Apr 6, 2026

Middle East

Trump Declares Victory in Iran War After Rescue, But Threats Loom

US President Donald Trump declared victory in the Iran conflict after the successful rescue of a second F-15 pilot downed over Iranian territory, according to the BBC. However, analysts warn that the continued threat to US operations remains.

WH News Apr 5, 2026