New START Treaty Between US and Russia Expires, Raising Global Nuclear Tensions
Washington (HRNW)- The last nuclear arms control treaty between the United States and Russia, New START, is set to expire on Thursday, leaving the world without a major global nuclear arms control agreement. Signed in 2010, New START required both countries to limit their nuclear warheads and intercontinental ballistic missiles, serving as the final link…
Snapchat Blocks 415,000 Under-16 Accounts Following Australia’s Social Media Ban
Canberra (HRNW)- Snapchat has blocked 415,000 accounts of users under the age of 16 after Australia banned underage use of social media. Snapchat said in a statement on Monday that the action was taken under a new law that came into effect in December, but warned that some underage children may still circumvent age verification…
Iranian Parliament Declares European Union Armies as Terrorist Groups in Retaliation
Tehran (HRNW)- The Iranian parliament has formally declared the armies of European Union countries as terrorist groups. According to foreign media, this move was made in response to the European Union’s designation of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps as a terrorist organization. During the parliamentary session, members wore green military uniforms to show solidarity with…
Taliban’s New Criminal Code Sparks Global Concerns Over Human Rights and Social Justice
Kabul (HRNW) – Concerns are being expressed globally over the new criminal code introduced by the Taliban government in Afghanistan. International analysts and human rights experts say this code strengthens strict laws and state control rather than promoting transparent governance and public consultation. According to the American magazine The National Interest, the law legitimizes violence,…
At Least 200 Killed in Deadly Coltan Mine Landslide, Rescue Operations Underway
Congo (HRNW)- At least 200 workers, including women and children, have been killed in a sudden landslide at a mine in the eastern Congo region of Colton. According to authorities, there is a fear that the death toll will rise further. At the time of the incident, men, women and children were busy mining in…
Saudi Ministry Suspends 1,800 Foreign Umrah Travel Agencies Over Poor Performance
Riyadh (HRNW)- The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has suspended the contracts of 1,800 foreign Umrah travel agencies for poor performance and non-compliance with service standards. These agencies are a significant part of the approximately 5,800 agencies operating in the Umrah sector. According to a statement issued by the ministry, the decision was made…
British Politician Lord Mandelson Resigns from Labour Party Amid Jeffrey Epstein Controversy
London (HRNW)- British politician Lord Mandelson has resigned from the Labour Party after his name surfaced in the ongoing Jeffrey Epstein case. Lord Mandelson stated that his resignation was intended to protect the party from further embarrassment. Recent files released by US authorities reveal that Jeffrey Epstein sent Lord Mandelson £55,000 in 2003 and 2004,…
Pakistan Opts Out of ICC T20 World Cup Match Against India, ICC Board Meeting Called Amid Speculation
New Delhi (HRNW)- Pakistan has reportedly decided not to play its scheduled match against India in the ICC T20 World Cup, following which Indian media in New Delhi has started speculating about possible sanctions and financial losses for Pakistan. According to Indian media reports, a virtual meeting of the ICC Board is expected to be…
1000 Days of Dr. Yasmin Rashid’s Imprisonment Marked as Symbol of Resistance and Women’s Courage
Lahore (HRNW)- Today marks the 1000th day of Dr. Yasmin Rashid’s unjust imprisonment. Despite sacrificing her life and property, this 76-year-old cancer survivor and life-saving hospital worker refused to bow down to the oppressor and stood firm with Imran Khan. Dr. Yasmin Rashid is not only a political prisoner but has become a symbol of…
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, KP Chief Minister Sohail Afridi Hold Key Meeting on Development and Security
Islamabad (HRNW)- An important meeting was held between Prime Minister Muhammad Shahbaz Sharif and Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Sohail Afridi at the Prime Minister’s House, Islamabad. At the beginning of the meeting, there was a one-on-one conversation between the two leaders, after which a meeting was held at the delegation level in which various issues…