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Sumatra Disaster: Death Toll Reaches 600 as Floods and Landslides Devastate Indonesian Island
Sumatra (HRNW)– The death toll from heavy rains, catastrophic floods, and massive landslides on Indonesia’s Sumatra Island has climbed to 600, with 174 people still missing, raising fears of an even higher final count. Dozens of villages have been completely wiped out as landslides buried homes and residents under thick layers of debris. Rescue teams…
Netanyahu Seeks Presidential Pardon as Corruption Cases Intensify
Jerusalem (HRNW)– Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appealed to President Isaac Herzog for a pardon as corruption cases continue to tighten around him. According to an international news agency, Netanyahu argued that ending the cases and granting him a pardon is in the “best interest of the country.” Netanyahu, while highlighting the operations against…
UAE Announces Petroleum Price Hike for December 2025
Abu Dhabi (HRNW)– The prices of petrol and diesel have been increased in the United Arab Emirates for the month of December, according to the UAE Fuel Price Committee. The revision reflects fluctuations in global crude oil prices and broader economic factors. The price of Super 98 petrol has been raised from 2.63 to 2.70…
Florida Peace Talks Signal New Movement Toward Ending Russia-Ukraine War
Florida (HRNW)– The United States and Ukraine held critical negotiations in Florida on a possible peace agreement with Russia, a move being seen as a significant step towards ending the three-year conflict. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said before the meeting that he hopes the discussions will help pave the way for peace while…
Dhaka Court Sentences Former PM Sheikh Hasina Wajid to Five Years in Corruption Case
Dhaka (HRNW)– Former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina Wajid has been sentenced to five years in prison in a major corruption case. According to Bangladeshi media, her sister has been handed a seven-year sentence, while her niece, British MP Tulip Siddique, has been sentenced to two years in the same case. Reports indicate that several…
QR Codes From Factory Floors to Everyday Life
Tokyo (HRNW)– The revolutionary QR (Quick Response) code was first introduced in 1994 by Japanese engineer Masahiro Hara. Initially, it served a very practical purpose: helping Toyota factories manage and track millions of car parts with ease. Before this innovation, locating the right component was a complicated and time-consuming task. Hara’s seemingly simple invention—black and…
Bangladeshi Court Sentences UK MP Tulip Siddiq to Two Years in Corruption Case
Dhaka (HRNW)– A Bangladeshi court has sentenced British Member of Parliament Tulip Siddiq to two years in prison after finding her guilty in a corruption case linked to financial irregularities. The same verdict also handed down prison terms to two prominent political figures in Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister, sentenced to five years, and…
Netanyahu Seeks Presidential Pardon Cites National Interest and Administrative Burden
Jerusalem (HRNW)– Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has formally requested a presidential pardon in the long-running corruption case against him, arguing that the ongoing criminal proceedings are undermining his administrative capabilities and harming the country’s interests. According to a Reuters report, Netanyahu’s lawyer stated in a letter to the president that the prime minister believes…
Sydney Mid-Air Collision During Aerobatics Exercise Leaves One Dead
Sydney (HRNW)– Two small aircraft collided mid-air near the Napier Field Airfield in southwest Sydney, resulting in the death of one pilot and injuries to another. The incident occurred as both planes were returning from an aerobatics training exercise. Authorities confirmed that the body of the deceased pilot was recovered from the wreckage, while the…
UN Chief Condemns Israeli Actions Calls for Immediate Aid Access and Two-State Solution
New York (HRNW)– UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, on the occasion of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, expressed deep concern over the ongoing Israeli military operations in the occupied territories. He termed the killing of Palestinians in the West Bank, repeated displacement, and obstruction of humanitarian aid as “unacceptable”. Guterres demanded that…