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TEHRAN (HRNW): In a significant realignment of its national security apparatus, the Iranian leadership has appointed Mohammad Baqer Zolqadr as the country’s new Security Chief, succeeding Ali Larijani, who has stepped down from the post. Zolqadr, a prominent figure in both Iran’s political and military landscapes, brings extensive experience in national security and defense affairs…

DELHI (HRNW): Former Chief Minister of Delhi and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) convener Arvind Kejriwal has made a bold political prediction, claiming that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not remain in office by the end of this year. Speaking at a recent event, Kejriwal asserted that his “political intuition and heart” suggest that Modi…

DOHA: (HRNW) The Qatari Ministry of Defense has confirmed that all seven personnel on board a military helicopter were martyred after the aircraft crashed into the sea during a routine training mission on Sunday, March 22, 2026. Initial reports indicated six fatalities, but the Ministry of Interior confirmed on Monday that the final missing crew member,…

MAKKAH: (HRNW) The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has issued an urgent directive mandating that all international Umrah visa holders must depart the Kingdom by April 18, 2026 (1 Dhul Qadah 1447 AH). This “hard exit” deadline is a critical part of the Kingdom’s transition to the Hajj season, allowing authorities to clear and prepare…

WASHINGTON: (HRNW)- In a scathing assessment of the ongoing conflict with Iran, former U.S. Secretary of Defense and CIA Director Leon Panetta told a British journal that President Donald Trump is currently trapped in a crisis of his own making, facing a “no-win” situation that signals weakness to the global community. Panetta’s critique echoes sentiments…

TEHRAN: (HRNW) Amid the rapidly escalating regional war, Iranian state media has claimed that a high-ranking Israeli defense official was targeted in a precision strike near the southern city of Dimona, the location of Israel’s Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Center. The reports, which have not been independently verified, suggest that the official—described as a senior…

TEHRAN: (HRNW) The ongoing war between Iran, the United States, and Israel has triggered a financial catastrophe for the global aviation industry, with the world’s 20 largest publicly listed airlines losing an estimated $53 billion in market value since the conflict began. Industry experts describe this as the most severe crisis for the sector since the…

TEHRAN: (HRNW) A spokesperson for the Iranian Ministry of Defense, Brigadier General Reza Talaei-Nik, has declared that military operations will continue with “full intensity and strength” until the opposing forces reach a state of complete surrender. In a defiant statement issued on Monday, March 23, 2026, the spokesperson asserted that the “enemy” has effectively been forced…

TEHRAN: (HRNW) The ongoing conflict between Iran, the United States, and Israel has entered a perilous new phase, with Tehran issuing a final warning that it will completely block the Strait of Hormuz if its power plants or energy infrastructure are targeted. Iranian officials stated that any potential American or Israeli strike would trigger a total…