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Pope Leo IV Highlights Gaza’s Humanitarian Crisis in First Christmas Address
Vatican City (HRNW)– Pope Leo IV, the head of the Roman Catholic Church, in his first Christmas address, expressed deep concern over the dire humanitarian situation in Gaza. Speaking during a special Christmas Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, Pope Leo IV said that wars around the world have left behind destruction and…
Rescue Helicopter Crashes During Mission, Five Killed Including Foreign Tourists
Mount Kilimanjaro (HRNW)– A Tanzanian helicopter on a rescue mission crashed on Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa, resulting in the deaths of all five people on board. According to an international news agency, the helicopter was returning after evacuating two foreign tourists who had been stranded on the mountain when it crashed. The…
UK Teacher Rebecca Joynes Banned for Life After Conviction for Sexual Abuse of Underage Students
London (HRNW)– Another lifetime ban has been imposed on a female teacher in the United Kingdom after she was convicted of serious charges involving sexual abuse of underage students. According to an international news agency, the court was informed that the 31-year-old teacher developed contact with underage students through social media, gained their trust, and…
BNP Acting Chairman Tariq Rahman Returns to Bangladesh After 17 Years in Exile
Dhaka (HRNW)– Tariq Rahman, the son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Khaleda Zia and acting chairman of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is set to return home after spending 17 years in exile. According to a foreign news agency, the 60-year-old Tariq Rahman will arrive in Dhaka from London today (Thursday). He left Bangladesh for…
Hindu Extremists Target Christians During Christmas Celebrations
New Dehli, India (HRNW)– During Christmas celebrations in India, Hindu extremists engaged in violent attacks and harassment against the Christian community across several states. In Raipur, videos have surfaced showing extremists destroying Christmas decorations at a local event, including festive displays in a shopping mall. In Assam, members of Bajrang Dal reportedly set Christmas decorations…
Over 1.4 Million Afghan Nationals Repatriated Interior Minister Pledges Continued Action
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW)- During a briefing to the Standing Committee on Interior, Minister of State for Interior Talal Chaudhry stated that over 1.4 million Afghan nationals have been repatriated from Pakistan so far. He emphasized that the repatriation process will continue until the last illegal Afghan national leaves the country, noting that despite multiple deadlines,…
US Analysis Declares Pakistan a ‘Winner’ and India a ‘Loser’ in Trump’s New Foreign Policy
Washington / Pakistan (HRNW)- According to a recent analysis by the American magazine Foreign Policy, Pakistan emerges as a major ‘winner’ under President Trump’s new foreign policy, while India is clearly labeled a ‘loser’. In a related article published in The Diplomat, Pakistan has been described as a center of global attention. The article notes…
US Offers Cash Incentive to Undocumented Immigrants for Voluntary Departure
Washington, USA (HRNW)–Under the leadership of President Donald Trump, the US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has announced a program offering financial incentives to undocumented immigrants who voluntarily leave the country by the end of the year. According to the DHS statement, foreign nationals who sign up through the CBP Home app for voluntary deportation…
BJP Leader Nupur Rani Makes Controversial Statement on Muslim Population
New Delhi, India (HRNW)– A female leader of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), Nupur Rani, sparked controversy with remarks regarding population growth in India. According to media reports, Nupur Rani stated that Muslims are having 19 children, which she claims is a step toward turning India into Pakistan. She further urged that Hindu couples should…
President of UAE Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to Visit Pakistan on December 26
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW)-The President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and ruler of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, will visit Pakistan on December 26 at the invitation of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, according to the Foreign Office spokesperson. This will be Sheikh Mohammed’s first visit to Pakistan as President of the…