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Tehran (HRNW)- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian described the Strait of Hormuz as a symbol of Iran’s resistance, sovereignty, and strength during his speech on the occasion of the Persian Gulf National Day. He said that this strategically important waterway represents Iran’s national dignity and territorial authority. The Iranian president blamed the United States and Israel…

Christchurch (HRNW)- New Zealand court has rejected an appeal filed by Australian extremist Brenton Tarrant, who was convicted for the 2019 mass shooting at two mosques in Christchurch that killed 51 worshippers. The court ruled that his attempt to overturn the conviction had no legal basis and was “completely without merit,” reaffirming that he had pleaded…

Mediterranean Sea (HRNW)- Israeli naval forces have intercepted and reportedly attacked vessels of the Global Samood Flotilla, an international humanitarian aid convoy traveling toward occupied Palestine, according to foreign media reports. The flotilla had departed from Italy and was attempting to deliver aid to Gaza amid the ongoing humanitarian crisis in the region. Reports say the…

Moscow (HRNW)- Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump in which both leaders discussed the ongoing Middle East conflict and the war in Ukraine. According to media reports, Kremlin spokesperson Yuri Ushakov stated at a press briefing that the call lasted more than 90 minutes and was conducted in a…

Tehran (HRNW)- Senior Iranian leader and Speaker of Parliament Baqir Qalibaf has strongly criticized the U.S. Treasury Secretary in response to rising global oil prices, stating that what he called “irresponsible statements” have contributed to market instability. He claimed that such remarks have pushed oil prices to around $120 per barrel and warned that they…

WASHINGTON (HRNW): The World Bank has released its Commodity Markets Outlook report for 2026, warning that global oil prices could reach their highest levels since 2022 due to intense pressure from the conflict in the Middle East. According to the report, the ongoing war has placed global markets under severe stress, creating a risk that…

LONDON (HRNW): In a move considered a significant setback for the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially announced its withdrawal from the organization. Reports indicate that the UAE’s decision to exit could have profound implications for the global oil market and the internal unity of the group….

WASHINGTON (HRNW): Escalating economic pressure on Tehran, the United States has added 35 entities and individuals to its sanctions list for their involvement in Iran’s “shadow banking” architecture. U.S. officials stated that this network has been instrumental in supporting Iran’s banking system and illicit oil trade, moving tens of billions of dollars to bypass international…

WASHINGTON (HRNW): During a ceremony held at the White House in honor of King Charles III, U.S. President Donald Trump shared a lighthearted personal anecdote, revealing that his mother had been a fond admirer of the British monarch since his childhood. President Trump recalled that his mother would explicitly describe Charles as “very lovely.” With…