Iran Rules Out US Talks Until Its Conditions Are Met, Warns Against Trump’s Mixed Signals
Tehran (HRNW)- Mohsen Rezaei, Secretary of Iran’s National Security Council, has said Tehran will not negotiate with the United States until its conditions are met, while warning against what he described as contradictory statements from US President Donald Trump. Rezaei said Trump has at times declared that Washington would not negotiate with Iran and at other…
Syria Places 73 Tons of Natural Uranium Under IAEA Safeguards, Closing Nuclear File
Damascus (HRNW)- Syria has placed 73 tons of natural uranium under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), in a move Foreign Minister Asad al-Shaibani described as a turning point that closes the country’s 15-year-old nuclear non-compliance file. According to Syria’s official news agency SANA, Shaibani told the IAEA General Conference via video link…
Trump Nominates Republican Congressman Wesley Hunt as US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has nominated Republican Congressman and former US military officer Wesley Hunt as the next US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia. According to AFP, Hunt’s nomination has been submitted to the US Senate, which must vote to confirm his appointment. The post of US Ambassador to Saudi Arabia has remained vacant. Hunt…
NATO Fighter Jets Shoot Down Drone After It Enters Lithuanian Airspace
Vilnius (HRNW)- NATO fighter aircraft have shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace, according to Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda. In a post on X, Nausėda said the drone was destroyed shortly after entering Lithuania’s airspace and described such preparedness as essential for the region amid Russia’s ongoing aggression against Ukraine. Citing preliminary information from Lithuania’s…
PM Shehbaz Orders Measures to Boost Exports, Diversify Markets and Accelerate Economic Growth
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has directed the government to make export growth a central pillar of Pakistan’s economic development and take measures to accelerate economic growth. Chairing a review meeting on exports and economic expansion, the Prime Minister called for greater participation of industries beyond traditional export sectors and urged the identification of additional…
Government Considers Four-Day Workweek to Cut Fuel and Administrative Costs
Islamabad (HRNW)- The government is considering a proposal to introduce a four-day workweek with three days off across public and private sectors as part of efforts to reduce fuel consumption and national expenditures amid rising petroleum costs. According to private media reports citing sources, the proposal originated at the federal level and could apply to government…
Peshawar Court Sentences Man to Death for Murdering Mother Over Money
Peshawar (HRNW)- A Sessions Court in Peshawar has sentenced Imtiaz to death after finding him guilty of murdering his mother over her refusal to give him money. Additional Sessions Judge Rafiullah announced the verdict after hearing arguments from both sides. According to the prosecution, Imtiaz, along with his accomplice Tahir, stabbed his mother to death after…
Peoples Bus Service to Connect Larkana, Qambar and Shahdadkot From September 18
Karachi (HRNW)- The Sindh government has announced a new Peoples Bus Service route connecting Larkana, Qambar, and Shahdadkot, with operations scheduled to begin on September 18. The decision was taken during a meeting of the Transport and Mass Transit Department chaired by Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon, where officials briefed the minister on ongoing public…
Federal Constitutional Court Summons Similar Case Records in PTI Founder Hospital Transfer Matter
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Federal Constitutional Court has sought records of similar cases from courts across the country, including the Supreme Court, concerning the transfer of the PTI founder to Shifa Hospital and the provision of facilities to three prisoners at a private hospital. A three-member bench headed by Chief Justice of the Federal Constitutional Court Justice…
NDMA Issues Flood Alerts as Heavy Rainfall Threatens Several Regions
Islamabad (HRNW)- The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has issued flood alerts for several parts of Pakistan, warning that rainfall expected through September 17, 2026, could lead to rising water levels in rivers and streams and trigger flooding. According to the NDMA, increased rainfall in northern areas may raise water flows and create flash-flood risks in…