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Iran Claims to Shoot Down US F-18 Jet, CENTCOM Denies Incident Amid Information Warfare
Tehran / Washington (HRNW)- Iran has claimed that it successfully shot down a US F-18 fighter jet, releasing a video via state media as evidence. However, the US Central Command (CENTCOM) has strongly rejected the claim, stating that no US aircraft was targeted and labeling the reports as part of information warfare. Experts note that the…
At Least 18 Dead as Bus Falls into River in Bangladesh, Rescue Operations Ongoing
Dhaka (HRNW)- At least 18 people have died in a tragic accident in Bangladesh when a bus carrying around 50 passengers fell into a river while being loaded onto a ferry on Wednesday evening. According to local officials, many passengers were rescued immediately, but several remain missing, and rescue operations are continuing with the help of…
Viral Video of Crows Circling Sky Sparks Speculation Amid Regional Tensions
Tel Aviv (HRNW)- A video showing a large flock of crows circling the sky over Tel Aviv has gone viral on social media, igniting debate and concern among users amid heightened regional tensions. The video comes at a sensitive time, following recent missile attacks on Israel, and shows the birds moving in an unusual pattern across…
Severe Storm Threat Looms Over Gulf Region, Saudi Arabia and UAE on High Alert
Riyadh (HRNW)- A powerful storm developing in the Gulf region has raised serious concerns, with meteorologists warning of severe weather conditions in Saudi Arabia and neighboring Gulf countries. According to the Meteorological Department, the coming days may bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and dust storms, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 60 km/h. Experts…
Germany Refuses to Recognize Taliban-Appointed Afghan Diplomat Amid Growing Isolation
Berlin (HRNW)- Germany has refused to recognize the Afghan diplomatic representative appointed by the Taliban regime, dealing a significant blow to Afghanistan amid increasing international isolation. According to Afghan media reports, including Kabul Now and Afghanistan International, the German government has made it clear that it does not recognize the Taliban government as the legitimate authority…
US Proposes 15-Point Peace Plan to Iran via Pakistan to End Month-Long War
Islamabad, Pakistan (HRNW) — In a significant diplomatic push to halt the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the United States has delivered a comprehensive 15-point peace proposal to Iran. The plan, transmitted on March 25, 2026, through Pakistani intermediaries, aims to secure an immediate 30-day ceasefire to allow for the finalization of a long-term…
Israel Announces “Security Buffer Zone” in Southern Lebanon as Conflict Intensifies
Beirut, Lebanon (HRNW) — Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz has officially announced that Israel will establish a “security buffer zone” across significant portions of Southern Lebanon. According to the announcement, the strategic move is intended to neutralize the threat of continued attacks from Hezbollah. Katz further detailed that the Israeli military has already destroyed several…
UN Human Rights Council: Debate on Privacy and Counter-Terrorism Ethics
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) — As part of its 61st regular session, the UN Human Rights Council held an interactive dialogue on March 24, 2026, with the Special Rapporteur on the right to privacy. The debate centered on the misuse of surveillance technologies under the guise of counter-terrorism. Member states and NGOs expressed alarm over “transnational…
UNICEF 2026 Appeal: $7.66 Billion Needed to Reach 73 Million Children in Crisis
New York, United States (HRNW) — On March 24, 2026, UNICEF reiterated its 2026 Humanitarian Action for Children appeal, seeking $7.66 billion to support children living through unprecedented conflict and climate shocks. New data released during the week indicates that while global child mortality has halved since 2000, the pace of progress has slowed by…
43rd UN-Water Meeting: Global Clean Water Access Faces Geopolitical Hurdles
Rome, Italy (HRNW) — The 43rd UN-Water Meeting concluded today, March 25, 2026, at the headquarters of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Representatives from various UN agencies and partners gathered to coordinate the global approach to SDG 6 (Clean Water and Sanitation). The meeting highlighted how the recent escalation in Middle Eastern hostilities…