2026
North Korea Condemns US-Led Naval Drills, Warns of ‘Decisive Response’
Pyongyang (HRNW)- North Korea has accused South Korea of acting as a “puppet of the United States” and claimed that its participation in US-led joint naval exercises is escalating tensions on the Korean Peninsula. In a statement, a spokesperson for the North Korean Ministry of Defense said that the joint naval drills involving South Korea, the…
Gilgit-Baltistan assembly unanimously passes resolution seeking interim provincial status
Gilgit (HRNW) — The Gilgit-Baltistan assembly has unanimously approved a resolution calling on the federal government to grant the region interim provincial status in line with recommendations of the Sartaj Aziz committee, so that its people receive constitutional representation in the National Assembly and the Senate. The resolution also urges that until interim provincial status…
Japan Passes Law Criminalizing Intentional Desecration of National Flag
Tokyo (HRNW)- Japan’s parliament has passed a new law making the intentional desecration of the country’s national flag a criminal offense punishable by imprisonment and fines. Under the new legislation, anyone who deliberately burns, tears, or otherwise desecrates the Japanese national flag in a manner considered sacrilegious may face up to two years in prison and…
Severe Storms Leave 53,000 Homes Without Power Across France
Paris (HRNW)- France is facing the impact of severe storms that have left approximately 53,000 homes without electricity, causing widespread disruption in several regions of the country. According to French media, citing electricity distribution operator Enedis, powerful thunderstorms caused extensive power outages, with the worst-affected areas being Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, where around 25,000 and 20,000 customers,…
Bela: SSP’s directive leads to SHO commando raid — kidnapper arrested, abducted woman recovered
Bela (HRNW) — Acting on special instructions from Bela SSP Najeebullah Pandrani to act against criminal elements, SHO Bela Yar Muhammad Commando led a successful police operation with his team, arresting a suspect wanted in a kidnapping case and safely recovering the abducted woman. Details indicate the arrest relates to FIR No. 40/2026 under section…
Well‑known podcaster and anchor Rihan Tariq denied bail; court requests full NCCIA case record
Islamabad (HRNW) — A court has rejected a post‑arrest bail application filed by prominent podcaster and anchor Rihan Tariq. During the hearing, the court ordered the National Cyber Crime Investigation Agency (NCCIA), the FIA’s cyber‑crime wing, to produce the complete case record. Prosecutors asked the court to dismiss the bail plea based on the available…
Sadiq Khan Nominated to UK House of Lords as Prime Minister Starmer Announces New Life Peers
London (HRNW)- British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced a new list of Life Peer nominations to the House of Lords, which includes three-time elected Mayor of London Sadiq Khan. According to a statement issued by the British government, King Charles III has approved the appointment of the new Life Peers on the recommendation of…
Malaysia to deport any Israeli national found in the country, PM Anwar Ibrahim says
Kuala Lumpur (HRNW) — Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim announced that any Israeli national located in Malaysia will be immediately deported. The statement comes as authorities investigate allegations that Israeli nationals were involved in activities tied to a local community network’s school programs in the southern state of Johor. Officials in Johor are examining local…
US Launches Sixth Consecutive Day of Airstrikes on Iran; Bridge Attack Reportedly Kills Seven
Washington (HRNW)- The ongoing tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated further as the US military carried out a new round of airstrikes across Iran for the sixth consecutive day. According to a statement issued by the US Central Command (CENTCOM), the latest strikes were aimed at further weakening Iran’s military capabilities and damaging…
Iran releases U.S. woman despite tensions; Trump welcomes the move
Tehran / Washington (HRNW) — U.S. President Donald Trump said Iran has permitted an American woman to leave the country. Trump praised the gesture on social media, saying the woman had been wrongly detained during the Biden administration in 2024. Human-rights lawyer Jared Jenser identified the released U.S. national as Dina Karari and said she…