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Berlin to Admit 535 Afghan Refugees Stranded in Pakistan
Berlin (HRNW)- The German government announced on Thursday that it will admit 535 Afghan nationals who have been stranded in Pakistan despite having previously been assured asylum in Germany. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrandt told the RND media network that Berlin wants these cases to be processed “as soon as possible in December” so that the…
US Military Kills Five in Anti–Drug Smuggling Operations in Eastern Pacific
Washington (HRNW)- The US military killed five people in two drug smuggling operations in the Eastern Pacific. The operation was conducted in international waters on Thursday, according to the US Southern Command. The Southern Command said in a statement that the people killed were involved in drug smuggling and terrorist activities. Three people were killed…
President Trump Signs $900 Billion Defense Policy Bill Into Law
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion defense policy bill, officially becoming law. According to White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly, signing the bill will increase the salaries of US soldiers and provide funds for the US’s “Peace Through Strength Agenda” and the “Golden Dome” air and missile defense system. According to…
Anti-India Protests Intensify in Bangladesh After Killing of Student Leader Sharif Usman Hadi
Dhaka (HRNW)– Anti-India protests have intensified across the country after the killing of young revolutionary student leader Sharif Usman Hadi in Bangladesh. Protesters set fire to the Awami League office and offices of media organizations in different cities. According to a Geo News report, angry protesters took to the streets in large numbers in the…
Bloomberg Releases ‘World’s Richest Families 2025’ List Walton Family Tops Arab Royals Dominate Top Ranks
New York – United States (HRNW)– The international financial magazine Bloomberg has released its annual list titled “World’s Richest Families 2025,” ranking the 25 wealthiest families across the globe. According to the report, the combined wealth of these families rose by $358.7 billion over the past year, bringing their total net worth to an unprecedented…
Outrage in India After Politician Removes Hijab of Muslim Woman in Public
Patna – India (HRNW)– A video circulating widely online shows a senior state official reportedly pulling the hijab from a Muslim woman during a ceremonial event. The act drew immediate national condemnation from civil rights groups and opposition leaders, who have described it as an assault on personal dignity and religious freedom.
Human Rights Commission Conducts Prison Inspection to Improve Inmate Welfare
Ludhiana – India (HRNW)– A senior member of the Punjab State & Chandigarh Human Rights Commission carried out a comprehensive inspection of Ludhiana Central Jail, focusing on living conditions, sanitation, and access to healthcare for inmates and undertrial prisoners. The official reviewed facilities ranging from sanitation and kitchens to medical services including tuberculosis and opioid…
Rights Groups Condemn Conviction of Prominent Egyptian Economist
Cairo – Egypt (HRNW)– Rights organizations have denounced Egypt’s conviction of a leading economist known for criticizing government policies. Advocacy groups described the case as politically motivated and part of a wider campaign to silence dissent and suppress independent thought.
Crackdown on Journalists Deepens Ahead of Elections in Kazakhstan
Astana – Kazakhstan (HRNW)– Human Rights Watch reported that Kazakhstan has intensified its repression of journalists and civil society groups ahead of national elections. Independent reporters face detentions, harassment, and online censorship under broad security laws that stifle free expression.
EU Tightens Asylum Rules for “Safe” Nations, Raising Rights Concerns
Brussels – Belgium (HRNW)– The European Union has classified asylum claims from seven countries—including Bangladesh, Egypt, and Tunisia—as “safe,” streamlining deportations. Rights organizations warned the policy could endanger asylum seekers fleeing persecution, saying it undermines Europe’s commitment to humanitarian protection.