2025
Karachi: Brutal Torture of Domestic Worker in Buffer Zone Sparks Outrage, Accused on the Run
Karachi (HRNW)- A sad incident of brutal torture on a domestic worker has come to light in the buffer zone. In the video that went viral on social media, it can be clearly seen that a man is not only torturing the domestic worker but also pushing her down the stairs, due to which the…
London: Shumaila Farooq, Wife of Late MQM Leader Dr. Imran Farooq, Passes Away After Prolonged Illness
London (HRNW)- Former Muttahida Qaumi Movement leader Dr. Imran Farooq’s wife, Shumaila Farooq, has passed away in London. The deceased had been forced to live a very humble life due to severe financial difficulties and illness for a long time. According to sources, Shumaila Farooq was suffering from stage four throat cancer, due to which…
Student Leader Usman Hadi Succumbs to Injuries After Attack, Protests Erupt in Bangladesh
Dhaka (HRNW)- Usman Hadi, a prominent young political leader in Bangladesh who was critically injured in a murderous attack, has passed away. Usman Hadi was a key leader of the student movement that led to the overthrow of the Hasina government in July and also served as the spokesperson for Inqilab Mancha, a political platform…
Riyadh Sees Rare Snowfall as Unusual Winter Storm Hits Saudi Arabia and Qatar
Riyadh (HRNW)- Unexpected snowfall was reported in various parts of Saudi Arabia and Qatar on Wednesday and Thursday, while cold weather and heavy rainfall disrupted daily life in several cities and surrounding areas, according to Arab News and Khaleej Times. Khaleej Times reported that heavy rains have been affecting large parts of the Middle East…
London to Train Teachers to Counter Misogyny as UK Unveils Plan to Curb Violence Against Women
London (HRNW)- The British government announced on Thursday that it will train teachers to tackle misogyny in classrooms as part of a new national strategy aimed at halving violence against women and girls over the next decade. Jess Phillips, the minister for protection and violence against women and girls, said the strategy would “use the…
Berlin to Admit 535 Afghan Refugees Stranded in Pakistan
Berlin (HRNW)- The German government announced on Thursday that it will admit 535 Afghan nationals who have been stranded in Pakistan despite having previously been assured asylum in Germany. Interior Minister Alexander Dobrandt told the RND media network that Berlin wants these cases to be processed “as soon as possible in December” so that the…
US Military Kills Five in Anti–Drug Smuggling Operations in Eastern Pacific
Washington (HRNW)- The US military killed five people in two drug smuggling operations in the Eastern Pacific. The operation was conducted in international waters on Thursday, according to the US Southern Command. The Southern Command said in a statement that the people killed were involved in drug smuggling and terrorist activities. Three people were killed…
President Trump Signs $900 Billion Defense Policy Bill Into Law
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has signed a $900 billion defense policy bill, officially becoming law. According to White House spokeswoman Anna Kelly, signing the bill will increase the salaries of US soldiers and provide funds for the US’s “Peace Through Strength Agenda” and the “Golden Dome” air and missile defense system. According to…
Anti-India Protests Intensify in Bangladesh After Killing of Student Leader Sharif Usman Hadi
Dhaka (HRNW)– Anti-India protests have intensified across the country after the killing of young revolutionary student leader Sharif Usman Hadi in Bangladesh. Protesters set fire to the Awami League office and offices of media organizations in different cities. According to a Geo News report, angry protesters took to the streets in large numbers in the…
Sindh CM Murad Ali Shah Meets Builders Association Vows Action Against Extortion and Land Grabs
Karachi – Pakistan (HRNW)– Sindh Chief Minister Murad Ali Shah met with a delegation from the Association of Builders & Developers (ABD), led by Hasan Bukhshi, to discuss rising concerns over land encroachments and extortion in Karachi. The delegation handed over extortion notes and contact numbers of individuals allegedly orchestrating these activities, some reportedly from…