Politics

Music

BTS and Taylor Swift Lead American Music Awards 2026

The American Music Awards 2026 honored BTS as Artist of the Year, while Taylor Swift led with eight nominations. The ceremony took place on May 25 in Las Vegas.

WH News May 26, 2026

Americas

Israeli Opposition Leader Pushes for Knesset Dissolution

Israeli opposition parties are pushing to dissolve the Knesset, with a bill expected to face a preliminary vote next week, according to Daily Sabah.

WH News May 26, 2026

US Politics

White House Pauses Removal to DRC Amid Ebola Outbreak

The Trump administration will temporarily pause the removal of refugees to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) during a spiraling Ebola outbreak, according to Politico, but experts say the move won’t help prevent the spread of the disease.

WH News May 26, 2026

Asia Pacific

Cambodia’s Kem Sokha Pardoned After 27-Year Sentence

Cambodia's former opposition leader Kem Sokha, who was serving a 27-year sentence for treason, has been pardoned, the country's former prime minister said. Hun Sen, currently acting head of state, signed the decree on behalf of King Norodom Sihamoni.

WH News May 26, 2026

Middle East

Inside Trump’s Search for an Iran War Exit Strategy

Donald Trump faces mounting pressure to find an exit from the Iran war, as polls show growing public discontent and economic indicators worsen, according to multiple White House sources.

WH News May 25, 2026

Leaders

Pope Calls for AI to Be ‘Disarmed’ to Prevent Harm

Pope Leo XIV has called for the 'disarming' of artificial intelligence to prevent its use in domination and exclusion, according to an encyclical released on Monday.

WH News May 25, 2026

Public Health

Ebola Outbreak in DRC Outpacing Response, Warns WHO

The World Health Organization has warned that the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo is outpacing response efforts, according to a report by The Guardian.

WH News May 25, 2026

Europe

Víctor Muñoz’s €40M Release Clause and Spain’s 2026 World Cup Call-Up

Víctor Muñoz remains with Osasuna for now due to a €40 million ($47 million) release clause, but Real Madrid holds a buyback option at €8 million ($9.5 million). Meanwhile, he has earned a call-up for Spain's 2026 World Cup squad.

WH News May 25, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Hunger increasingly used as weapon of war as ‘food-related violence’ surges, analysis shows

Since 2018, 21,403 incidents of food-related violence have been recorded in 15 countries, according to analysis by Insecurity Insight. The deliberate targeting of food supplies has surged in places like Gaza, Sudan, and Lebanon.

WH News May 25, 2026

Americas

Venezuela Inmates Occupy Prison, Set Fire to Mattresses

Venezuela inmates occupied a prison roof and set fire to mattresses on Sunday to protest alleged abuses, according to The Guardian.

WH News May 25, 2026

Africa

Botswana Couple Challenges Same-Sex Marriage Ban in Landmark Case

A Botswana couple is challenging the country’s ban on same-sex marriage in court, with hearings scheduled for 14 and 15 July. If successful, Botswana would become the second African country to legalise same-sex marriage. According to the source.

WH News May 25, 2026

Política de EE.UU.

Policiía de Turquía asalta oficinas de la oposición tras salida de líder

La policía de Turquía irrumpió en las oficinas del principal partido de oposición, el CHP, el domingo, tras una decisión judicial que removió a su líder, Özgür Özel, según informó la BBC.

WH News May 25, 2026

Leaders

Carney Says Alberta ‘Essential’ to Canada Amid Secession Debate

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Alberta is 'essential' to Canada's future on Friday, as the province's premier, Danielle Smith, pushes for a potential independence referendum.

WH News May 25, 2026

US Politics

Turkish Riot Police Storm Opposition Offices After Court Ruling

Turkish riot police stormed the headquarters of the main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) on Sunday, following a court decision that removed its leader Özgür Özel. According to BBC News.

WH News May 25, 2026

Policy & Law

Judge Dismisses Criminal Indictment Against Kilmar Ábrego

A U.S. judge dismissed a criminal indictment against Kilmar Ábrego García on Friday, ruling that the Trump administration would not have pursued charges had he not challenged his deportation, according to The Guardian.

WH News May 25, 2026