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Tehran (HRNW)- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has said that Iran and Iraq will not allow any foreign power to determine their future, stressing the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation and shared prosperity. According to Iranian media, Qalibaf said both neighboring countries have rejected attempts by the United States and other Western powers to influence…

Washington (HRNW)- Senator Mark Warner, vice chairman of the US Senate Intelligence Committee, has urged President Donald Trump to end the ongoing war with Iran, warning that prolonging the conflict could put more American military personnel at risk and increase costs for civilians. In a statement on social media platform X, Warner said the longer the…

Beijing (HRNW)- China has rejected US sanctions and pressure against Iran as a solution to the ongoing crisis, calling instead for political and diplomatic efforts to resolve the Middle East conflict. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said sanctions and pressure would not help resolve the problems and urged all relevant parties to act responsibly and…

Washington (HRNW)- A charter plane crashed in the US state of Alaska, killing all eight people on board. According to US media, the aircraft was traveling from Anchorage to Cape Newnham when it crashed near Cape Newnham Airport. Authorities said two pilots and six passengers were aboard the plane. The US Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that…

Visakhapatnam (HRNW)- A six-year-old student died in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, after he was allegedly slapped by a female teacher at a school for not completing his homework. According to local media reports, the child reportedly collapsed in the classroom shortly after the alleged incident. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. CCTV…

Singapore (HRNW)- Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has declined further, with only seven commercial vessels passing through the strategically important waterway on Thursday amid continued regional tensions. According to data from ship-tracking company Clipper, Thursday’s traffic was half the previous day’s total. Four vessels entered the Strait of Hormuz, while three vessels exited. The…

Moscow (HRNW) — Fuel shortages have returned to parts of Russia, with motorists in Moscow facing long queues at petrol stations and restrictions on gasoline purchases. According to Reuters, some queues have stretched for up to one kilometre, while some fuel stations have reportedly reduced sales or temporarily closed. The shortages have been linked to…

Gaza (HRNW) — Türkiye, Egypt and Qatar have condemned recent Israeli attacks in Gaza and called on Israel to comply with its ceasefire obligations. The three countries, which have played key roles in mediation efforts, warned that renewed military action could undermine ongoing efforts toward a comprehensive peace arrangement. The latest developments have raised renewed…

Kyiv (HRNW) — At least 12 people were killed and more than 30 injured after a major overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, on Thursday, August 20. The attack damaged residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, including a children’s medical facility. Ukrainian authorities said Russia used ballistic and cruise missiles as well…