UK

US Politics

PM Modi’s Madurai visit: NDA alliance to hold massive public meeting

PM Modi to address a massive rally in Madurai as NDA prepares for political outreach in Tamil Nadu ahead of 2026 polls.

World Headlines 4 months

AI

Ireland eyes closer cooperation with NATO neighbours to handle maritime threats

Ireland unveils a new maritime security strategy, aiming to bolster surveillance and cooperation with NATO allies amid rising threats.

World Headlines 4 months

US Politics

PM Modi’s Madurai visit: NDA alliance to hold massive public meeting

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a large public meeting in Madurai on March 1, as the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) gears up for a major political event in Tamil Nadu.

WH News 4 months

AI

Ireland eyes closer cooperation with NATO neighbours to handle maritime threats

Ireland has unveiled a new maritime security strategy aimed at bolstering its surveillance and defense capabilities, with a focus on closer cooperation with NATO allies as hybrid threats in the North Atlantic escalate.

WH News 4 months

Africa

SRD Grant Stays at R370 as Other Social Grants Get Raises in 2026 Budget

South Africa's Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant will remain unchanged at R370 per month in the 2026 budget, while other social grants will see modest increases.

WH News 4 months

Europe

UK Honours Ukrainian Resilience as War Enters Fourth Year

The United Kingdom has reaffirmed its unwavering support for Ukraine on the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion, calling for an end to the conflict and a just and lasting peace.

WH News 4 months

Elections

Hungary’s Orbán escalates EU tensions ahead of pivotal elections

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán is intensifying his standoff with Brussels and Kyiv, using Ukraine's energy crisis to rally support ahead of critical parliamentary elections in April.

WH News 4 months

Middle East

Sussexes to Meet Gazan Medical Evacuees During Jordan Visit

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are set to meet medical evacuees from Gaza during a two-day visit to Jordan, highlighting the couple's ongoing humanitarian efforts in the Israel-Gaza conflict.

WH News 4 months

Corporate

UK Unseals Documents on Prince Andrew’s Trade Role Amid Epstein Controversy

UK officials are scrambling to release documents related to Prince Andrew's controversial trade role after MPs demanded transparency, citing concerns over his ties to Jeffrey Epstein.

WH News 4 months

Asia Pacific

Singapore MPs Push for Equity, Cost-of-Living Reforms in Budget Debate

Singapore lawmakers are urging the government to address inequality, improve public spending transparency, and ease the cost of living as they begin the three-day Budget debate, with a $15.1 billion surplus highlighted as a potential resource.

WH News 4 months

Corporate

Syria Camp Closures Leave 8500 Stranded Amid Uncertainty

The sudden closure of two camps in northeast Syria housing 8,500 people, including women and children linked to ISIS, has left thousands in limbo with no clear path forward, according to Human Rights Watch.

WH News 4 months

Corporate

Etiquette Expert William Hanson Visits Wetherspoons and Calls It a ‘Fat F*king Chance’

Etiquette expert William Hanson visited a Wetherspoons pub in the UK and delivered a sharp, humorous verdict on his experience, calling a return visit a 'fat f***king chance'.

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Diplomacy & Trade

UK’s Palantir Contracts Spark Concern Over Data Sovereignty and National Security

The UK government has awarded Palantir Technologies, a US-based data analytics firm, over £570 million in contracts, raising concerns about data rights and national security, according to critics.

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Asia Pacific

AL leader Tofail Ahmed shows improvement after 4 months, shifted to

Tofail Ahmed, a key Awami League organizer from Bangladesh's 1969 uprising and 1971 Liberation War, has shown signs of recovery after more than four months of treatment at Square Hospitals Ltd. The 82-year-old now responds to his name and recognizes family members, hospital officials said.

WH News 4 months

Diplomacy & Trade

AI firm makes Leeds move as team grows – Business Link Magazine

CloudWize, a London-based AI company founded in mid-2023, has opened an office in Leeds Dock's Department as its team expands to 30 staff. The firm also named Tim Mercer, former CEO of Yorkshire cloud provider Vapour Cloud, as its new chief commercial officer.

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