Trade

Diplomacy & Trade

Green Leaf Innovations Positioned for Massive Growth as Premium Cigar Market can Expand in the Island of CUBA

Green Leaf Innovations Inc., a Florida-based premium cigar distributor, highlighted potential opportunities from Cuba's tobacco industry as demand outstrips supply worldwide. The company, which trades as GRLFD on OTC Pink, imports cigars from Nicaraguan makers with Cuban roots.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Hedge funds maintain momentum in January

LONDON — Hedge funds started 2026 on a strong note. They delivered an average return of 0.9% in January, extending a streak of 10 consecutive positive months, the global hedge...

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Agereh appoints board and executive team for commercial growth

Agereh Technologies Inc. unveiled its board of directors and executive team Monday as it shifts from developing artificial intelligence transportation solutions to commercial rollout. The Edmonton company tapped leaders with deep tech, finance and government experience to steer the expansion.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Sea row deepens Duterte-Marcos rift

A deepening rift between President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio has emerged over clashing strategies in the Philippines' South China Sea dispute with China. The divide threatens alliance structures and investor confidence, according to analysts at GlobalSource Partners.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Australian macadamias gain ground in India after tariff cuts

Australia's macadamia exports to India are surging after duties dropped from 30% to 9% on Jan. 1, 2026. The change, with zero tariffs set for Jan. 1, 2028, comes amid rising demand from cafes and premium food makers.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Economy

Cross-border payments backbone of international monetary, financial systems – Cardoso

Cross-border payments have become the backbone of the international monetary and financial system, Nigeria's Central Bank Governor Yemi Cardoso declared Thursday. He called for digital reforms to slash costs and boost inclusion in developing economies.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Asia Pacífico

Ataque en Afganistán: ¿Qué estrategia sigue Pakistán con el crecimiento de las relaciones entre India y los talibanes?

Pakistán lanzó ataques aéreos en Afganistán tras una serie de atentados atribuidos a grupos afganos, agravando las tensiones con la India sobre el nuevo gobierno afgano.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

US Politics

Republicans are ignoring Trump and holding out hope for a second megabill

A group of House and Senate Republicans is pushing for a second budget reconciliation bill to enact conservative priorities before the 2026 midterms, even as former President Donald Trump expresses skepticism and GOP leaders question the votes. The effort persists through the Republican Study Committee and key lawmakers like Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Corporate

Renault Austral: The Euro Hybrid SUV Americans Are Importing Early

American car enthusiasts are bypassing U.S. dealers to personally import the Renault Austral, a compact hybrid SUV popular in Europe for its fuel efficiency and Google-integrated tech. The vehicle, unavailable through official channels stateside, has sparked buzz on YouTube, Reddit and TikTok.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Policy & Law

Most of Trump’s tariffs struck down by US Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 on Friday that President Donald Trump exceeded his authority by imposing global tariffs under the 1977 International Emergency Economic Powers Act. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that the act does not authorize such presidential action.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Asia Pacific

Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan Amid Rising Tensions and India-Taliban Relations

Pakistan launched air raids into Afghanistan on Sunday, targeting militant camps near the border after a series of attacks blamed on Afghan-based groups, as tensions with India over Afghanistan's new government escalate.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

Corporate

Fraud Reports Jump 137% in Ireland as Major Crimes Fall, Garda Data Shows

Fraud and economic crimes in Ireland surged by 137% in 2025, according to new garda statistics, even as most major crimes saw a decline.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

US Politics

Man Arrested for Killing Aunt Over Black Magic Suspicions in Punjab

A 35-year-old man from Punjab has been arrested for allegedly killing his aunt, whom he accused of practicing black magic on his family, police said Monday.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

US Politics

Trump Warns Trade Partners of Steep Tariffs if They Back Out of Deals

President Donald Trump has warned global trade partners that steep tariffs will be imposed on any nation that seeks to renegotiate or abandon trade agreements following the recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.

WH News Feb 25, 2026

US Politics

Edinburgh Schools Phone Consultation Enters Final Week as Rollout Looms

Edinburgh's consultation on restricting mobile phone use in schools enters its final week, with officials urging widespread participation before potential policy implementation.

WH News Feb 25, 2026