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Qatar Says It Is Not Mediating Between Iran and US, Supports Pakistan’s Diplomatic Efforts
Doha (HRNW) – A Qatari government spokesman has clarified that Qatar is not participating in the ongoing mediation between Iran and the United States, stating that the country’s focus remains on defending its national interests. However, the spokesman emphasized Qatar’s full support for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts, noting that Islamabad’s mediation could help bring peace to…
UAE Sees Sharp Fuel Price Hike in April Amid Rising Global Oil Prices and Iran Tensions
Abu Dhabi (HRNW) – The United Arab Emirates has witnessed a significant surge in fuel prices in April, with diesel prices rising by over 70% and petrol prices increasing by nearly 30%, according to media reports. Diesel prices jumped from Dh2.72 to Dh4.69 per liter, while Super 98, Special 95, and E-Plus 91 petrol prices…
Iran Claims Shooting Down US MQ-9 Drone, Revolutionary Guards Announce Interception
Isfahan (HRNW) – Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have claimed to have shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper drone near Isfahan, according to the semi-official Tasnim news agency. The drone, used for surveillance and attack missions and valued at approximately $30 million, was reportedly intercepted and destroyed early Tuesday. Iranian officials said this marks the 146th drone…
Italy Denies US Military Aircraft Access to Sicilian Base Over Authorization Issue
Rome (HRNW) – Italy has banned US military aircraft from using the Naval Air Station Sigonella in Sicily for operations linked to the Middle East. Reports indicate that US bombers were expected to land at the base before heading to the conflict zone, but Italian authorities refused due to lack of proper authorization. Under agreements…
Tensions Rise in Baidoa as Thousands Flee Electoral Conflict
Baidoa, Somalia (HRNW) – UN OCHA reported on March 30 that over 45,000 people have fled Baidoa following a high risk of armed confrontation between federal and regional forces. The UN Deputy Special Representative has urged all parties to protect civilians and guarantee unimpeded humanitarian access as cases of acute watery diarrhea rise among the…
International Day of Zero Waste Spotlights Global Food Crisis
Nairobi, Kenya (HRNW) – On March 30, 2026, UN-Habitat and the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) marked the International Day of Zero Waste by highlighting the critical link between food waste and the climate emergency. With global food supplies currently strained by regional conflicts, the UN called on governments and businesses to adopt circular economy models…
WHO Reports Surge in Deaths of Lebanese Health Workers
Bint Jbeil, Lebanon (HRNW) – World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus reported that a paramedic was killed in a strike on an ambulance in Bint Jbeil on March 29. This brings the total number of Lebanese health workers killed since early March to over 50. The UN health agency emphasized that the targeting…
UN Establishes Task Force to Secure Strait of Hormuz Aid
New York, USA (HRNW) – On March 30, 2026, the United Nations announced the creation of a specialized maritime task force to restore the flow of fertilizer and humanitarian aid through the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative, led by UN agencies, aims to mitigate a burgeoning global agricultural crisis following regional maritime disruptions. Meanwhile, the…
UNIFIL Peacekeeper Killed in Southern Lebanon Blast
Adchit Al Qusayr, Lebanon (HRNW) – The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) confirmed that a projectile explosion on Sunday, March 29, 2026, killed an Indonesian peacekeeper and seriously injured another at their position near Adchit Al Qusayr. UN Secretary-General António Guterres strongly condemned the incident, stating that attacks on “blue helmets” may constitute…
Global Oil Market Turmoil: Prices Risk Hitting $200 per Barrel Amid Hormuz Crisis
NEW YORK/LONDON (HRNW): The global energy market is facing its most significant supply shock in decades as the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz enters its second month. Financial analysts at Wall Street and experts at Bloomberg are now warning of a “doomsday scenario” where crude oil prices could soar to $200 per barrel,…