Trade

Economy

Central Bank Speeches Outperform Rate Decisions in Market Impact

Central bank speeches often influence financial markets more than official rate decisions, according to analysis of recent communication patterns.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

Cine

Skanda Sashti 2026: Fecha, rituales y guía de ayuno

Los devotos del dios Murugan celebrarán el Skanda Sashti 2026 el domingo 22 de febrero, durante el tithi de Phalguna Shukla Sashti, un día dedicado a buscar fuerza y victoria sobre obstáculos.

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Markets

140 Checked Bags Vandalized With ‘Free Palestine’ Stickers at LAX

Sabotage at Los Angeles International Airport disrupted an EL AL flight to Tel Aviv as 140 checked bags were found with 'Free Palestine' stickers, prompting extensive security checks and delays.

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Corporate

EU urges US to honor trade deal as Trump raises tariffs

The European Union has urged the United States to honor its trade commitments as President Donald Trump raised global import tariffs to 15 percent.

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Africa

NIMASA, NAF pledge deeper collaboration for maritime security

NIMASA and the Nigerian Air Force have committed to strengthening their partnership to enhance maritime security and sustain the success of the Deep Blue Project.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

Salud mental

Psicólogos vinculan subir escaleras solo con 6 rasgos de crianza

Psicólogos conductuales identifican seis rasgos de carácter en quienes suben escaleras en vez de usar un ascensor vacío. Estos hábitos reflejan lecciones de autocontrol e integridad aprendidas en la infancia.

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Unternehmen

EU fordert US zu Einhaltung des Handelsdeals auf – keine Tariferhöhung

Die Europäische Kommission verlangt von den USA die volle Einhaltung des EU-US-Handelsabkommens von 2025. Nach Urteil des Obersten Gerichts seien keine Tariferhöhungen über die vereinbarte Obergrenze von 15 Prozent zulässig.

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Corporativo

UE rechaza subidas arancelarias de EE.UU. tras fallo Supremo: ‘un acuerdo es un acuerdo’

La Comisión Europea exigió este domingo que Estados Unidos respete el acuerdo comercial UE-EE.UU. de 2025 sin incrementos arancelarios. Lo hizo tras el fallo del Tribunal Supremo que anuló los aranceles globales de Donald Trump.

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Corporate

Canacol Energy Names Bednar and Sharma as Interim Co-CEOs

Canacol Energy Ltd. tapped its chief financial and operating officers as interim co-chief executive officers on Friday. The Calgary-based company also named a new independent director to its board amid ongoing restructuring efforts.

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Corporate

Agri Dwala: Black-Owned Farm Thrives on 580 Hectares in South Africa’s Overberg

A fully black-owned farming enterprise in South Africa's Western Cape Overberg region cultivates 580 hectares near Napier, yielding wheat, barley, oats, canola and livestock. Agri Dwala stands out for transforming former farmworkers into skilled managers through hands-on mentorship.

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Corporate

Gold, Silver Poised for Gains Amid Trade Tensions, Analysts Say

Silver and gold prices are set to climb next week as investors flock to safe-haven bullion amid U.S. tariff hikes and Middle East flare-ups, analysts predict. Choice Broking and Angel One cited renewed trade uncertainties and geopolitical risks driving the demand.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Iran FM Araghchi to meet US envoy Witkoff in Geneva Thursday

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said he will likely meet U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff in Geneva on Thursday. He described a diplomatic solution to Tehran's nuclear program as having a 'good chance' of success.

WH News Feb 23, 2026

US Politics

EU Demands US Honor Trade Deal After Tariff Hike

The European Commission insisted the United States abide by last year's EU-US trade agreement after President Trump imposed new 15% tariffs across the board. Officials declared 'a deal is a deal' and called for full clarity from Washington.

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Corporate

DHS Suspends TSA PreCheck, Global Entry Amid Shutdown

The Department of Homeland Security will suspend TSA PreCheck and Global Entry starting Sunday to save resources during a government shutdown. The move affects millions of travelers as the agency furloughs non-essential staff.

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Corporate

EU Rejects US Tariff Hikes After Supreme Court Ruling

The European Commission insisted Sunday that the United States honor last year's EU-U.S. trade deal without any tariff increases following a Supreme Court ruling that invalidated Donald Trump's global tariffs. Officials declared 'a deal is a deal' after Trump imposed new 15% levies across the board.

WH News Feb 23, 2026