Trade

Corporate

Man Sentenced to Six Years and Caning for Sexual Harassment of 7-Year-Old Girl

A 40-year-old man was sentenced to six years in prison and two strokes of the cane for sexually harassing a seven-year-old girl in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Asia Pacific

Japan Advances Full Paddy Utilisation Plan to Bolster Food Security

Japan is advancing a plan to fully utilise all rice paddies as part of a broader food security strategy, aiming to reduce reliance on imports and diversify agricultural production.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Peter Mandelson Arrested in Epstein Probe, Links to Confidential Info

London police have arrested former British ambassador to the United States Peter Mandelson as part of an investigation into his alleged links with Jeffrey Epstein.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Hegseth Visits Denver Space Firms as Arsenal of Freedom Tour Expands

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth visited two commercial space companies in Denver's suburbs as part of the War Department's Arsenal of Freedom tour, emphasizing the strategic importance of space in future military conflicts.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Elections

APC Confident of Victory in Osun Governorship Election, Claims Oyintiloye

An ex-lawmaker in Osun State has expressed confidence in the All Progressives Congress (APC) winning the upcoming August 8 governorship election, citing the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the party's past performance in the state.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Elecciones

Bajo porcentaje de participación en las elecciones del Consejo de la Zona Federal

La participación de los votantes fue extremadamente baja en el punto de votación de Karu, con solo 12 de los 500 registrados acreditados y que emitieron sus votos antes de las 10:18 a.m.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

Irán prepara contraoferta a EE.UU. en tres días

El ministro iraní de Relaciones Exteriores espera tener lista una contraoferta sobre el programa nuclear en dos o tres días, según informó RTHK.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Política de EE.UU.

Policía detiene a 13 por ataque en congreso del APC en Ondo

La policía de Ondo arrestó a 13 sospechosos vinculados a un ataque violento en un congreso del APC en Idanre, que dejó dos muertos y tres heridos. Las detenciones siguieron órdenes del comisionado Adebowale Lawal tras el enfrentamiento del 18 de febrero.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Konflikte & Sicherheit

Putin in Aktion: Russischer Öltanker bricht US-Blockade in Kuba an

Ein russischer Öltanker mit 200.000 Barrel Gasöl verlässt den Schwarzen Meer und setzt Kuba zu, um US-Sanktionen zu brechen. Der Schritt erfolgt, während Donald Trump droht, die Durchsetzung gegen Havanna zu verschärfen.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

Putin en acción en Cuba: Buque ruso con combustible se dirige a isla para desafiar sanciones estadounidenses

Un buque ruso con 200,000 barriles de gasoil zarpa hacia Cuba, desafiando sanciones estadounidenses en medio de una crisis energética. El movimiento ocurre cuando Donald Trump promete una aplicación más estricta contra La Habana.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Corporate

Philippines Industrial Growth Slows as Foreign Investment Drops 50%

Philippine foreign investment approvals fell by half in 2025 to 4.7 billion U.S. dollars, marking the largest decline in five years as global uncertainties and domestic challenges weigh on the manufacturing sector.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Corporate

Former Prince Andrew Arrested in UK Over Epstein Ties, U.S. Justice Lags for Victims

Former Prince Andrew of the United Kingdom was arrested Thursday on suspicion of misconduct linked to his relationship with financier Jeffrey Epstein, raising questions about accountability for Epstein's victims in the United States.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Asia Pacific

Australia’s Defense Gap Risks U.S. Strategic Options in Indo-Pacific

Australia's declining defense capabilities and economic vulnerabilities are creating a strategic gap that could force the U.S. to bear greater risks in the Indo-Pacific, according to a new analysis.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Medicina

CagriSema de Novo Nordisk no supera a tirzepatide de Eli Lilly en ensayo clínico

Novo Nordisk informó el 23 de febrero que su medicamento de nueva generación para la obesidad, CagriSema, mostró un rendimiento inferior al de tirzepatide de Eli Lilly en un ensayo directo, un revés en el competitivo mercado de medicamentos para pérdida de peso.

WH News Feb 24, 2026

Markets

Extortion Surges 50% Under Interim Government, Warns DCCI

Businesses in Bangladesh face a 50% increase in extortion since the fall of the Awami League government, according to the Dhaka Chamber of Commerce and Industry, warning of potential factory closures if the trend continues.

WH News Feb 24, 2026