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Tehran (HRNW)- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the country’s current situation as a full-scale war, saying Iran is facing severe pressure on economic, military and security fronts. In a televised address, Pezeshkian said Iran was experiencing an “economic, military and security war” and acknowledged the serious difficulties confronting the country’s economy. He also referred to…

Islamabad (HRNW)- Syrian Foreign Minister Asad Hassan Al-Shaibani’s visit to Pakistan after 19 years has been described as the beginning of a new chapter in bilateral relations, with discussions focused on strengthening security, economic and political cooperation between the two countries. According to Syria’s state news agency SANA, the Syrian foreign minister arrived in Islamabad with…

Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has criticized Canada’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs in response to the 50 percent tariffs imposed by the United States. According to media reports, Trump reacted after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to introduce new tariffs on US goods. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Canada…

Kyiv (HRNW)- The Russia-Ukraine war has intensified once again, with at least 13 people reportedly killed in attacks across different areas, while France has announced plans to provide Ukraine with additional air-defense missiles. According to reports, seven people were killed in Ukraine, four in Russia and two in Russian-occupied Crimea. Rescue workers in Kryvyi Rih are…

Tainan (HRNW)- A massive explosion following a fire at a garbage dump on a vacant plot in Tainan, Taiwan, injured 15 people and damaged 68 homes. The incident occurred on the morning of August 22 in the Anan District, where a fire suddenly broke out before triggering a powerful explosion. According to foreign media, 144 firefighters…

Washington (HRNW)- The New York Times has reported in an analysis that US efforts to economically isolate Iran are unlikely to succeed without China’s cooperation, given Beijing’s extensive trade and oil-import relationship with Tehran. According to the analysis, China conducted around $41.2 billion in trade with Iran in 2025 and imported approximately $31.2 billion worth of…

Damascus (HRNW)- Kuwait has strongly condemned an Israeli drone attack on a civilian vehicle near a village southwest of the Syrian capital, Damascus, which reportedly injured several civilians. The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry called on the international community and the UN Security Council to take responsibility for stopping repeated Israeli military actions on Syrian territory and urged…

WASHINGTON (HRNW) — US President Donald Trump has said Canada wants the benefits of being a US state without becoming part of the United States, arguing that such an arrangement would not work. Trump also accused Canada of imposing heavy tariffs on American farmers for many years, saying the situation would no longer be tolerated….

DAMASCUS (HRNW) — Syria has suspended contacts with Israel following an alleged Israeli attack on the Abu al-Duhur military airbase, according to Syria’s Foreign Minister. The minister said Syria does not trust Israel and that Damascus’s priority is to stop what it described as Israeli aggression before reaching any potential security agreement. Focus on Security…

LONDON (HRNW) — Iran has reportedly been accused of carrying out a cyberattack targeting the UK’s energy sector, allegedly disrupting electricity generation for four days. The incident has been described as an unusual and potentially one of the most successful cyberattacks of its kind in the United Kingdom. According to the information available, the alleged…