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Former Congo President Joseph Kabila Sentenced to Death in Absentia by Military Court

Kinshasa (HRNW) – Congo’s former president Joseph Kabila has been sentenced to death by a military court on charges of murder and rebellion. According to the World News Agency, the death sentence was handed down by a military court headed by Lieutenant General Joseph Mutombo Katlai. Former president Joseph Kabila was not present in court at the time of the death sentence and is still hiding in an unknown location. However, it is believed that he may be in Rwanda. It is not yet clear how and when Kabila will be arrested and brought back. He was also accused of supporting the Rwandan-backed M23 rebels. This rebel group has seized a large area of ​​eastern Congo. Joseph Kabila ruled for [… ]

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Netanyahu Backtracks on Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan, Rejects Palestinian State

Tel Aviv/Washington (HRNW)- Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu had arrived in Washington on a US visit, where he had publicly agreed to President Trump’s 20-point peace plan for Gaza at a press conference. However, a few hours after the announcement of the proposed Gaza ceasefire plan, Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu backtracked on his stance upon arriving in his homeland. The Israeli Prime Minister made it clear that he had not agreed with Trump on the establishment of a Palestinian state, nor was it included in any agreement. Netanyahu further said that not only will we strongly oppose a Palestinian state, but Israeli forces will also remain in most parts of Gaza for an indefinite period. This statement by the Israeli Prime [… ]

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Trump Praises Field Marshal Asim Munir for Acknowledging His Role in Preventing Pakistan-India War

Washington (HRNW)- President Donald Trump praised Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir in his address to the US military generals. US President Donald Trump said that Field Marshal Asim Munir is a very important figure in Pakistan and he praised me in a commendable manner for stopping the war between Pakistan and India. President Trump said that 3 days ago, Pakistani Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif and Field Marshal Asim Munir met. The US President further said that on this occasion, Field Marshal Asim Munir said that you saved millions of lives by stopping the war, if the war had happened, there would have been a lot of damage. President Trump further said in his address to the generals that I liked [… ]

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US Deports Nearly 100 Iranian Nationals After Agreement with Tehran

Washington (HRNW)- The United States has deported nearly 100 Iranian nationals after reaching an agreement with Tehran. The identities of these individuals and the reasons for their arrival in the United States have not been revealed. According to the foreign news agency AFP, the New York Times reported that an American chartered flight departed from the US state of Louisiana and arrived in Iran via Qatar. According to the report, some Iranian nationals expressed their willingness to return voluntarily after spending several months in detention centers, while others were forcibly sent. Iran’s Foreign Ministry is making arrangements for the return of these individuals and has assured that they will not face any difficulties upon their return home. US President Donald [… ]

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Rashida Tlaib, 17 US Lawmakers Urge Protection for Gaza Aid Flotilla

Washington (HRNW)- 18 members of Congress, including US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, have written a letter to US Secretary of State Marco Rubio demanding that the Global Resist Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza be provided with full security. The members said in their joint letter that the flotilla has already been attacked three times and any further attack would be considered a clear violation of international law. Rashida Tlaib said in her message on social media that the people of Gaza are on the verge of hunger and death, so it is the responsibility of the United States to provide full security for this humanitarian mission. The letter further said that the United States is committed to protecting its citizens from [… ]

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Israeli Strikes Kill 39 in Gaza Despite Ceasefire Plan with Trump

Gaza (HRNW)- Israeli forces have continued their bombardment despite the announcement of a ceasefire plan with US President Donald Trump, killing another 39 Palestinians. According to Qatari broadcaster Al Jazeera, three members of the same family were martyred in an airstrike on a tent for displaced people in Khan Younis. In addition, five people were injured in a bombardment of the Nuseirat refugee camp, while artillery shelling was also carried out in Gaza City. Diplomatic sources say that Hamas’s negotiating team is considering US President Trump’s proposed 20-point peace plan. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already expressed his agreement to the plan. The plan has been welcomed by several countries, including Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Egypt, Jordan, the United Arab [… ]

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US Orders Defense Firms to Boost Missile Production Amid China Conflict Fears

Washington (HRNW)- The United States has instructed defense companies to increase the production of missiles and other advanced weapons by 2 to 4 times so as not to face a shortage of weapons in the event of any possible conflict with China. According to the American newspaper Wall Street Journal, the Pentagon is seriously concerned about its weak weapons stockpile and has urged major missile manufacturers to give a rapid production schedule. For this purpose, several meetings have been held with senior Pentagon officials and Lockheed Martin, Raytheon and other major companies. The report says that the companies have started new recruitment, expansion of factories and preparation of additional reserves of parts. The United States especially wants large-scale production of [… ]

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Europe Welcomes Trump’s 20-Point Peace Plan for Palestine

Brussels (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump’s proposed 20-point peace plan for Palestine has received positive responses from European countries and several world leaders. The plan includes points such as a ceasefire, the provision of humanitarian aid, the prevention of forced displacement and the establishment of a Palestinian state under a two-state solution. The European Union’s High Representative for Foreign Affairs, Josep Borrell, said that “this is the first time that a major power has given a clear outline not only for a ceasefire but also for the reconstruction of Gaza and the protection of human rights. We welcome the plan and hope that all parties will engage in constructive negotiations.” The French President, the German Chancellor, the Italian Prime Minister [… ]

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Netanyahu Warns of Action if Hamas Rejects Trump’s Gaza Ceasefire Plan

Jerusalem (HRNW)- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has warned that Israel will “complete its work” if Hamas rejects US President Donald Trump’s proposed Gaza ceasefire plan. Netanyahu said the plan is consistent with Israel’s security principles and aims to ensure that Gaza never again becomes a threat to Israel. US President Donald Trump announced the Gaza ceasefire plan during a joint press conference with Netanyahu at the White House yesterday. Trump called it a “historic day” for peace in the Middle East and said that many Arab and Muslim leaders, including those from Pakistan, Turkey and Indonesia, had supported it. Trump said that if Hamas does not accept the deal, Israel will have US backing to eliminate Hamas. On the [… ]

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Yemeni Houthis Release 27-Member Crew of LPG Tanker, Including 24 Pakistanis

Islamabad (HRNW)– Federal Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has confirmed that the Yemeni Houthi group has released the 27-member crew of an LPG tanker, including 24 Pakistani nationals, 2 Sri Lankans and a Nepalese national. According to the Interior Minister, “The ship and all the crew members, including the Pakistanis, are outside Yemen. The crew was taken hostage, we used every option to bring our people back. The security agencies made the release possible with continuous hard work.” He said, “The agencies worked together day and night, long live Pakistan. The nation has once again proven that together we can do everything.” It may be recalled that on September 17, this LPG tanker was going to Yemen from the Iranian port [… ]