King Charles Clarifies Harry and Meghan’s Royal Status
London (HRNW)- Britain’s King Charles III has made clear that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle, will remain inactive members of the royal family and will not undertake official royal duties despite their return to the United Kingdom. According to reports, a letter sent by Buckingham Palace to senior officials stated that Harry and Meghan…
North Korea Accuses Japan of Expanding Military Capabilities
Pyongyang (HRNW)- North Korea has accused Japan of rapidly strengthening its military and combat capabilities, particularly through increased cooperation with the United States. An article published by North Korean state media claimed that Japan is seeking to develop real combat capabilities against Pyongyang by participating in multinational military exercises alongside the United States. North Korea has…
Russia Vows to Continue Oil Supplies to India Despite Threat of US Sanctions
Moscow (HRNW)- Russia has announced that it will continue supplying crude oil to India despite threats of US tariffs and possible secondary sanctions. Russian Ambassador to India Denis Alipov said Moscow is ready to provide India with as much oil as it requires, describing US pressure as merely a pressure tactic. Russia remains India’s largest crude…
Lavrov Supports Iran Joining Mecca Mutual Defense Treaty
Moscow (HRNW)- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has reportedly supported the possibility of Iran joining the Mecca Mutual Defense Treaty between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, saying such a move could contribute positively to regional security. According to media reports, Lavrov said the way is open for Iran to become part of the defense arrangement. The…
Trump Predicts Sharp Drop in Oil and Gasoline Prices After Iran War
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has claimed that oil and gasoline prices will fall sharply once the United States wins the war with Iran. In a statement on Truth Social, Trump said oil prices would decline “very quickly” after the war, while gasoline prices for American consumers could fall to around $3 per gallon and…
Attacks Hit Saudi Energy Facilities, 73 Injured in Southern Region
Riyadh (HRNW)- Several attacks targeted energy facilities and economic centers in southern Saudi Arabia, triggering fires and temporarily disrupting some operations. According to the Saudi Ministry of Energy, several people were injured and are receiving medical treatment. Authorities are securing the affected facilities, containing the fires and assessing the damage. Saudi officials said the attacks targeted…
Petition Challenging Punjab Assembly’s Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill, Justice Amjad Parvez Recuses Himself
LAHORE (HRNW)- Justice Amjad Parvez of the Lahore High Court has recused himself from hearing a petition challenging the approval of the Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill 2026, passed by the Punjab Assembly. The petition was filed before the Lahore High Court by Advocate Yousaf Wain, who has taken the position that the Anti-Terrorism Amendment Bill 2026 is…
Afghanistan Signs Major Oil Deal with Saudi Energy Company
KABUL (HRNW)- Afghanistan has reportedly signed a major agreement in the oil and gas sector, under which Saudi energy company Delta Energy has been awarded a contract for the exploration and extraction of oil from the Kushk-Tirpul oil field, covering an area of approximately 23,000 square kilometres. According to reports, the agreement was signed by…
Crude Oil Prices Continue to Rise in Global Markets
KARACHI (HRNW)- Crude oil prices continued to rise in the global market, with both Brent and U.S. crude recording gains. According to media reports, the price of Brent crude increased by 1.37%, bringing it to $97.60 per barrel. Meanwhile, the price of U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also rose by 1.40%, reaching $92.76 per…
If Talks Fail, Nationwide Wheel-Jam Strike Will Be Called, Says Hafiz Naeem
KARACHI (HRNW)- Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Emir Hafiz Naeem ur Rehman has warned that if negotiations with the government fail, his party will call for a nationwide wheel-jam strike. Addressing participants of the ongoing sit-in, Hafiz Naeem said petrol pumps, shops and vehicles would be shut down across the country as part of the protest. He further warned…