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Corporate

Canadian Government Urged to Block $125M Data-Sharing Deal

A Canadian federal opposition leader has called on Mark Carney’s government to block a $125m data-sharing deal between Thomson Reuters and US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), according to The Guardian.

WH News Jul 24, 2026

Middle East

Yemen’s Wadi Dawan Valley Choked with Plastic Waste

Wadi Dawan, Yemen – Once a pristine agricultural valley, Wadi Dawan is now overwhelmed with plastic waste that threatens both the environment and local farming. According to residents and officials, the growing problem is exacerbated by the lack of waste collection and public awareness.

WH News Jul 24, 2026

Diplomacy & Trade

Trump’s 10-12.5% Tariffs Spark ‘Extremely Disappointing’ Reactions from Trade Partners

World leaders and trade ministers have expressed frustration over the latest round of U.S. tariffs, according to a report from Al Jazeera.

WH News Jul 24, 2026

Art

Guyanese Authorities Confirm Death of 72 in Ferry Sinking

Guyanese authorities have confirmed the death of 72 people in the recent capsizing of a state ferry off the country’s coast, according to The Guardian. The government estimates that 100 may have died in the accident, making it the worst marine tragedy on record for Guyana.

WH News Jul 24, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Nigeria President Approves Largest Military Expansion

Nigeria's president has approved the country's largest military expansion in recent times, an attempt to tackle the slew of security challenges plaguing the nation, according to BBC.

WH News Jul 24, 2026

Naher Osten

US und Iran tauschen neue Angriffe aus – Ölpreis steigt über 100 Dollar

Iran hat mit Drohnenangriffen auf US-Militäreinrichtungen in der Region in Rache für 13 aufeinanderfolgende Nächte von US-Angriffen reagiert, berichtet die BBC.

WH News Jul 24, 2026

Asien-Pazifik

644 Mio. Dollar Divorzionszahlung für Ex-Frau

Ein südkoreanisches Gericht hat Chey Tae-won, Chef des SK Group, zu einer Zahlung von 644 Mio. Dollar an seine Ex-Frau verurteilt.

WH News Jul 24, 2026

Policy & Law

South Africa’s president wins bid to temporarily halt impeachment inquiry over ‘Farmgate’

A South African court has ruled in favor of President Cyril Ramaphosa's bid to temporarily halt a parliamentary inquiry into the 'Farmgate' scandal, according to BBC. The court granted an interim interdict preventing the impeachment committee from proceeding with public hearings.

WH News Jul 24, 2026

Americas

CDC Issues Travel Warning for Costa Rica Amid Chikungunya Outbreak

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a Level 2 Travel Health Notice for Costa Rica’s Guanacaste Province due to a rising chikungunya outbreak, urging travelers to take precautions against mosquito bites.

WH News Jul 24, 2026

Energie & Rohstoffe

Ölpreise steigen, Aktien fallen: Trump verhängt neues Hormuz-Embargo

Die Ölpreise stiegen um 5 %, nachdem Donald Trump das US-Embargo gegen iranische Schiffe im Golf wieder aufgenommen hat. Der Durchgang durch den Hormuz-Streifen wird nun anderen Ländern verweigert.

WH News Jul 24, 2026

Americas

Weather Tracker: 900 Wildfires Rage Across Canada

More than 900 wildfires are currently burning across Canada, scorching about 3 million hectares of land, according to The Guardian.

WH News Jul 24, 2026

Asia Pacific

Tech Titan Ordered to Pay Ex-Wife $644m in Landmark Divorce

A South Korean court has ordered SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won to pay his ex-wife 944bn won (£483m; $644m), marking one of the largest divorce settlements in the country's history.

WH News Jul 24, 2026

Middle East

Iran, US Trade More Strikes in Gulf as Tensions Rise

Iran says it has carried out drone strikes on US military facilities and bases across the Middle East in retaliation for the 13th consecutive night of American attacks on the country, according to the BBC.

WH News Jul 24, 2026

Markets

U.S. Imposes 10% to 12.5% Tariffs on 60 Trade Partners

The U.S. announced a new wave of tariffs ranging from 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners, replacing expired Trump-era tariffs, according to a fact sheet from the U.S. Trade Representative’s Office.

WH News Jul 24, 2026

Energie & Rohstoffe

Ölpreise nähern sich 100 Dollar – Hintergrund

Die Ölpreise näherten sich erneut 100 Dollar, nachdem die USA Iran angegriffen und Houthi-Milizen Tanker im Roten Meer angegriffen hatten.

WH News Jul 24, 2026