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Apple Refuses India’s Order to Pre-Install Government Cybersecurity App
New Delhi (HRNW)– American technology giant Apple has refused to comply with an Indian government order requiring all smartphone companies to pre-load the state-owned cybersecurity app “Sanjhar Saathi” on their devices. According to Reuters, the government instructed companies including Apple, Samsung, and Xiaomi to install the app within 90 days. The app is intended to…
Airbus Faces Fuselage Panel Defect Deliveries Delayed Amid Growing Pressure
Toulouse (HRNW)– Airbus has identified an industrial quality issue affecting the fuselage panels of several A320 family aircraft, impacting the delivery schedule of some newly manufactured planes. The company has clarified that aircraft already in service are not affected by this defect. In November, Airbus delivered 72 aircraft, falling short of analysts’ expectations and bringing…
Asia Devastated by Deadly Natural Disasters Over 1,100 Lives Lost in One Week
Jakarta (HRNW)– Recent natural disasters have wreaked havoc across Asia, with more than 1,100 people killed within a week due to cyclones, heavy rains, floods, and landslides. Millions have been affected, and thousands have been forced from their homes. According to reports, 604 people have died in Indonesia, 366 in Sri Lanka, 176 in Thailand,…
Saudi Arabia Further Relaxes Alcohol Sale Rules for Foreign Residents
Riyadh (HRNW)– Restrictions on the sale of alcohol to foreign residents in Saudi Arabia have been further eased. The change comes just days after non-diplomatic foreigners were allowed—for the first time—to purchase alcohol in Riyadh. According to the French news agency AFP, non-Muslim foreign residents earning at least 50,000 Saudi riyals per month can now…
Hyderabad-Bound Flight Forced to Land in Mumbai After Bomb Threat Turns Out False
New Delhi (HRNW)– A bomb threat targeting a flight traveling from Kuwait to Hyderabad created an emergency situation for Indian aviation authorities on Tuesday. According to Indian media, an alarming email claimed that explosives had been placed on the aircraft. Following the threat, the flight was diverted for an emergency landing at Mumbai Airport, where…
South Asia’s Fintech Boom Accelerates Pakistan Emerges as a Sleeping Giant
Karachi (HRNW)– The fintech sector in South Asia is expanding rapidly, and this growth is no longer limited to India. According to a Forbes report, significant development is being observed in Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal, particularly in digital banking and online payment systems. India has long been the primary fintech hub of the region, but…
Hong Kong Launches Independent Probe After Deadliest Fire Claims 151 Lives
Hong Kong (HRNW)– Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has announced the formation of an independent committee to investigate the catastrophic fire that claimed 151 lives, marking the city’s worst blaze in decades. Authorities revealed that substandard plastic mesh and insulation foam used during renovation work at the Wong Fuk Court housing complex contributed significantly…
Saudi Arabia and Russia Sign Historic 90-Day Visa-Free Travel Agreement
Riyadh (HRNW)– Saudi Arabia and Russia have signed a landmark agreement allowing citizens of both nations to travel visa-free for up to 90 days. According to Arab media, the agreement was finalized in Riyadh during the Saudi-Russian Investment and Business Forum. The ceremony was attended by Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman and Russian…
International Satanic Abuse Network Busted — Four Arrested in Child Exploitation Case
Sydney (HRNW)– Four members of a network of Satanic priests involved in the sexual exploitation of children have been arrested in Sydney and formally charged. According to a global news agency, Sydney police have described this network as an internationally operating Satanic group. During multiple raids, police recovered thousands of videos showing brutal treatment of…
Saudi Police Arrest 13 Pakistanis Over Rising Sheep Theft Incidents
Taif (HRNW)– Saudi police have arrested 13 Pakistani nationals from the Taif area and presented them in court following a series of sheep theft cases reported in the suburbs of the city. According to Saudi media, residents had filed multiple complaints at the local police station after witnessing a sharp rise in livestock theft. Acting…