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64-Year-Old Muslim Man Allegedly Forced to Chant “Jai Shri Ram” Near Taj Mahal; Video Sparks Outrage and Calls for Justice
Agra, India (HRNW)— A disturbing video circulating on social media has drawn widespread condemnation after a 64-year-old Muslim man, Muhammad Rais, was allegedly coerced by a Hindu extremist near the Taj Mahal to chant “Jai Shri Ram.” According to reports, Rais refused, after which the assailant recorded the encounter and later uploaded the video online,…
Trump Orders Muslim Brotherhood Branches to Be Designated as Terrorist Organizations
Washington (HRNW)– US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order initiating the process of designating certain branches of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist organizations. According to reports, the order directs federal investigative agencies to formally review and classify some factions of the Muslim Brotherhood as terrorist groups. The secretaries of state and treasury are…
Israeli PM Netanyahu Postpones Visit to India Following Delhi Blast
Jerusalem (HRNW)– Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed his December visit to India after the deadly terrorist attack in New Delhi. According to reports, this marks the third time Netanyahu has postponed a visit to India this year, and no new date has been announced. Israeli media cited serious security concerns following the blast…
Pope Francis’ Vehicle Transformed into Mobile Clinic for Gaza Children
Bethlehem (HRNW)– The late Pope Francis’ visit to Palestine included a gift from President Mahmoud Abbas—a vehicle that has now become a beacon of hope for Palestinian children. Dubbed the “Vehicle of Hope,” the vehicle was unveiled in Bethlehem by the international Catholic charity Caritas as part of a humanitarian and unique project. Expert craftsmen…
Pakistan Tops UK Asylum Applications in 2024
London (HRNW)– Pakistani citizens have emerged at the top in asylum applications submitted to the UK. According to a report by The Telegraph, a total of 40,000 asylum applications were submitted in 2024, with over 11,000 coming from Pakistanis. This figure is five times higher than in 2022, making Pakistan the country with the highest…
Australian Senator Pauline Hanson Suspended for Wearing Burqa in Parliament
Canberra (HRNW)– Australian far-right politician Pauline Hanson, campaigning for a ban on Muslim women’s clothing, has been suspended for a week for wearing a burqa in Parliament. According to the BBC, Senator Hanson, of the One Nation party, entered the Senate wearing a full burqa to introduce her bill banning face-covering clothing in public places….
Pakistan, Saudi Arabia Agree to Strengthen Security Cooperation
Riyadh (HRNW)– Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi met with Saudi Interior Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Nayef in which they discussed further strengthening security cooperation between the two countries. The issue of legal status of Burmese Muslims was discussed in the meeting, while the Saudi minister expressed condolences to the families of the martyred…
Russian Employee Refuses to Return Factory Salaries Amid Legal Battle
Moscow (HRNW)– A software glitch in the account of a factory employee in Khanty-Mansi, Russia, resulted in the transfer of the entire staff’s salary (7 million rubles), which he refused to return. The factory filed a lawsuit in court, where the accused was ordered to return the money, but he challenged the decision in the…
Iran Releases 292 Afghan Prisoners, Sent Back to Afghanistan
Tehran (HRNW)– According to the Afghan Embassy, 292 Afghan prisoners have been released from various prisons in Iran and sent back to Afghanistan. These prisoners were in prisons in Khorasan Razavi, Kerman, West Azerbaijan and South Khorasan. They have been released thanks to the efforts of the Embassy of the Islamic Emirate. The public is…
Volcanic Ash from Ethiopia’s Mount Haile Selassie Reaches Pakistan and Neighboring Countries
Ethiopia (HRNW)– The eruption of Ethiopia’s Mount Haile Selassie volcano, which erupted 12,000 years ago, has sent ash clouds as far as Yemen, Oman, India and northern Pakistan. Pakistan’s Meteorological Department has issued its first alert regarding volcanic ash. The ash is at an altitude of 45,000 feet and can affect the engines of international…