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London (HRNW)- Global crude oil prices climbed to a three-week high for the fourth consecutive day amid uncertainty surrounding the US-Iran ceasefire and continued disruptions to commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, Brent crude for October delivery rose 45 cents, or 0.49%, to $91.47 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…

Gaza (HRNW)- At least nine Palestinians were killed and 15 others wounded after Israeli forces reportedly carried out an airstrike on a civilian police station in Gaza, according to Palestinian officials. The Gaza Interior Ministry condemned the attack, accusing Israel of deliberately targeting police personnel and warning that such strikes could contribute to further instability and…

Tel Aviv (HRNW)- Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party is trailing the Yashar party by one seat in the latest opinion poll ahead of Israel’s upcoming parliamentary elections. According to a survey broadcast by Israeli public broadcaster Kan, Yashar, led by former Israeli military chief Gadi Eisenkot, is projected to win 24 seats in parliament, while…

Kyiv (HRNW)- Ukraine’s ousted former defense minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for presidential elections to be held despite the ongoing war with Russia, posing a significant political challenge to President Volodymyr Zelensky. In a video message, the 35-year-old former minister said democracy should not be held hostage by Russia and argued that Ukraine was fighting to…

Colombo (HRNW)- Former Sri Lankan minister Kehilya Rambukwella has been arrested over allegations that he helped facilitate the theft of a centuries-old sacred stone known as the “Moonstone.” According to Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption authorities, Rambukwella allegedly assisted a conspiracy to remove the valuable carved granite stone from a historic palace in December 2022 and obstructed the…

Tel Aviv/Ankara (HRNW)- Tensions between Israel and Turkey have escalated following an Israeli strike on a Syrian air base amid growing concerns over Turkey’s possible military presence in Syria. Israel has accused Turkey of preparing to deploy troops to a Syrian military base near Aleppo, describing the potential deployment as a security threat. According to Israeli…

Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has postponed the implementation of a new 50% tariff on some Canadian imports for three days as Washington and Ottawa signal progress toward a broader trade agreement. According to Reuters, Trump announced the delay just hours before the tariff deadline, saying that a deal with Canada was close. Canadian Prime…

Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has reportedly directed his aides to explore arrangements for an early meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing US officials. The report said Trump has privately discussed the possibility of meeting Kim, with the two leaders potentially meeting on the…

Kabul (HRNW)- At least 42 children were injured in an explosion at an educational center in Kabul’s Dasht-e-Barchi area, according to reports. The blast occurred on Monday evening in an area populated largely by members of the Hazara and Shia communities and which has previously experienced attacks targeting civilians and educational institutions. According to a Kabul…

Athens (HRNW)- A British newlywed couple on their honeymoon and a Greek helicopter pilot were killed when their private helicopter crashed shortly before landing on the Greek tourist island of Sifnos. According to reports, the couple had traveled to Greece for their honeymoon and were flying to Sifnos from Markopoulo, near Athens. The helicopter was scheduled…