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Kuki leaders slam Manipur CM adviser pick as peace setback

Kuki leaders in Manipur condemned the appointment of Lt. Gen. L. Nishikanta Singh as chief minister's adviser on security, calling it a major obstacle to the state's fragile peace process. They accused the retired army officer of past bias against their community and spreading misinformation.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

Africa

APC’s Joshua Ishaku Wins Bwari Area Council Chairmanship

Joshua Ishaku of the All Progressives Congress secured victory in the Bwari Area Council chairmanship election with 18,466 votes. The Independent National Electoral Commission declared him the winner after results from all 10 wards in Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Germany Debates Nuclear Weapons Amid US Doubts

Germany faces growing calls for its own nuclear arsenal as doubts mount over U.S. security commitments. Bundeswehr and former officials push the idea at the Munich Security Conference, challenging decades of postwar restraint.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

Policy & Law

Philexport Seeks US Talks After Court Strikes 19% Tariffs

The Philippine Exporters Confederation urged continued bilateral talks with the United States after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down a 19% tariff on Philippine goods. The court ruled the duties unconstitutional in a 6-3 decision on Feb. 20, 2026, though a new 10% global tariff takes effect Feb. 24.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

US Politics

Billionaires Eye Governorships in Ohio, California and Georgia

Four billionaires from both major parties have launched campaigns for governor in Ohio, California and Georgia ahead of the 2026 elections. They include a Democratic real estate developer in Ohio, a Republican auto dealer in California and two rivals in Georgia.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

Conflicts & Security

Trump Questions Iran’s Refusal to Capitulate Amid US Military Pressure

President Donald Trump is questioning why Iran has not capitulated to U.S. military pressure aimed at forcing a nuclear deal, according to U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff. Witkoff shared the president's curiosity during a Fox News interview Saturday.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

US Politics

New England Colleges Recruit TRIO Students Amid Federal Cut Fears

High school students from low-income and first-generation backgrounds flocked to a Framingham hotel college fair Friday, bolstered by federally funded TRIO programs facing renewed threats from the Trump administration. Over 300 teens explored booths from more than 50 colleges across six states, crediting TRIO with opening doors to higher education.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

Konflikte & Sicherheit

US-Militärpräsenz in Karibik schrumpft nach Auslaufen der USS Gerald R. Ford

Der Flugzeugträger USS Gerald R. Ford hat die Karibik nach knapp drei Monaten verlassen. Das Auslaufen signalisiert den Rückzug US-amerikanischer Streitkräfte im Rahmen der Operation Southern Spear nach der Festnahme von Venezuelas Präsident Nicolás Maduro am 3. Januar.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

USS Gerald R. Ford abandona Caribe tras captura de Maduro

El portaaviones nuclear USS Gerald R. Ford dejó el Caribe la semana pasada tras casi tres meses. Su salida marca el repliegue de la presencia militar estadounidense ligada a la Operación Southern Spear, posterior a la captura del presidente venezolano Nicolás Maduro el 3 de enero.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

Konflikte & Sicherheit

USA müssen Krieg gegen Iran wählen oder Schlimmeres erleiden

Die USA sollten anhaltende Militärschläge gegen den Iran starten, um dessen Atomprogramm zu stoppen. Ein Kommentar kritisiert jahrzehntelange Untätigkeit seit der Revolution 1979.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

Conflictos y Seguridad

EEUU debe optar por la guerra contra Irán o enfrentará un conflicto peor

Un artículo de opinión urge a Estados Unidos a lanzar acción militar sostenida contra Irán para detener su programa nuclear. Critica décadas de inacción desde la revolución de 1979 hasta las protestas actuales, con sanciones y ataques limitados como fracasos evidentes.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

US-Politik

Katyal zweifelt an Trumps 15-Prozent-Zoll nach Urteil

Neal Katyal hat Präsident Donald Trumps neuen 15-Prozent-Welthandelstarif angezweifelt. Der Anwalt wies auf Widersprüche zu früheren Justiz-Argumenten vor dem Supreme Court hin.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

Política de EE.UU.

Katyal cuestiona arancel global del 15% de Trump; Gopinath lo respalda

Neal Katyal cuestionó el arancel global del 15% impuesto por Donald Trump bajo la Sección 122 de la Ley de Comercio de 1974. El abogado indio-estadounidense señaló contradicciones con argumentos previos del Departamento de Justicia ante la Corte Suprema.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

Wahlen

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra leitet Kandidatenauswahl der Congress für Assam-Wahl

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra übernimmt die Kandidatenauswahl der Congress-Partei für die Parlamentswahlen in Assam. Die Entscheidung fiel bei einem Treffen in Neu-Delhi am Samstag.

WH News Feb 22, 2026

Leaders

Venezuela Receives Over 1,550 Amnesty Requests, Frees Prisoners

Venezuela has fielded more than 1,550 requests under its new amnesty law. National Assembly President Jorge Rodriguez announced the figure on state television Saturday.

WH News Feb 22, 2026