2026
Netanyahu Postpones US Visit Following Delay in Senator Lindsey Graham Memorial Service
Jerusalem (HRNW)- Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has postponed his planned visit to the United States next week following the postponement of a memorial service for late US Senator Lindsey Graham. According to the Israeli Prime Minister’s Office, Netanyahu was scheduled to travel to the United States on Saturday and remain there until Tuesday, with the…
Pakistan Grappling with Severe Economic, Political and Governance Crises, Says Advocate Hasnain Ali Chauhan
KARACHI (HRNW)-Senior leader of the Insaf Lawyers Forum Karachi Division and prominent legal practitioner, Advocate Hasnain Ali Chauhan, has said that Pakistan is currently facing its worst economic, political and administrative crises, holding the incumbent rulers responsible for what he described as widespread governance failures. He said the government’s policies had pushed the country into…
Trump Welcomes Iran’s Release of American Citizen as ‘Goodwill Gesture’ Amid Ongoing Regional Tensions
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has welcomed the release of an American citizen by Iran, describing the move as a gesture of goodwill, even as military tensions between the two countries continue for the fifth consecutive night in the Middle East. In a statement posted on his social media platform Truth Social, President Trump said…
India Advises Shipping Firms Not to Deploy Nationals on Ships Passing Through Strait of Hormuz
New Delhi (HRNW)- In response to rising tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Gulf region, India has directed shipping companies not to deploy Indian nationals on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz until further notice. According to directives issued by India’s Directorate General of Maritime Administration, the order applies to all ship owners,…
US Vice President Alleges Epstein Had Israeli Intelligence Links, Calls for Review of US-Israel Relations
Washington (HRNW)- US Vice President JD Vance has made a series of controversial claims regarding Jeffrey Epstein and US-Israel relations during a lengthy interview on the Joe Rogan Podcast. According to media reports, Vance alleged that Jeffrey Epstein had connections to senior levels of Israeli intelligence, while also claiming that some Israeli-linked elements were attempting to…
US Claims Fresh Strikes on Iranian Military Targets, Including Bandar Abbas
Washington (HRNW)- The United States military has claimed that it has successfully carried out another round of strikes on multiple Iranian military targets under the direction of President Donald Trump, targeting several key military installations across Iran. According to a statement issued by the US Central Command (CENTCOM), American forces struck Iran’s command and control centers,…
Death Toll from Venezuela Earthquakes Rises to 4,890 as Rescue Operations Continue
Caracas (HRNW)- The death toll from the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela has risen to 4,890, according to the latest official figures, as rescue teams continue searching for survivors trapped beneath the rubble in the country’s hardest-hit areas. According to media reports, emergency and rescue personnel are working around the clock to locate people buried under collapsed…
Election Commission Begins Review of Electoral Laws and Constitutional Provisions Ahead of Next General Elections
Islamabad (HRNW)- The Election Commission of Pakistan (ECP) has decided to review and amend election-related laws and constitutional provisions before the upcoming general elections, aiming to strengthen the country’s electoral framework. According to sources, the Election Commission has activated its Legal Reforms Committee, comprising senior ECP officials and representatives from all relevant wings, including the legal…
Lahore Nanbai Association Demands Increase in Roti Price Following Flour Price Hike
Lahore (HRNW)- Following the recent increase in flour prices, the Nanbai Association has demanded a revision in the official price of roti in Lahore. According to the association, the price of roti should be increased from Rs17 to Rs25, citing the rising cost of flour and other production expenses. The association, however, said that the price…
Gold Prices Rise in Global and Local Markets, Silver Declines
Karachi (HRNW)- Gold prices recorded an increase in both the global and local bullion markets on Thursday, while silver prices declined. According to market reports, the price of gold per ounce in the international bullion market rose by $4, bringing the new global price to $4,030. Following the upward trend in international markets, the price of…