2026
BLA Claims 369 Attacks in Six Months, Says 884 Personnel Killed
Balochistan (HRNW): The banned militant group Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) has claimed that it carried out 369 attacks during the past six months, allegedly resulting in the deaths of 884 personnel from the military, intelligence agencies, and what it described as local collaborators, while 248 others were injured. According to a report released through the…
FUNERAL PRAYERS OF GROUP CAPTAIN ASIM TARIQ SHAHEED, WHO EMBRACED SHAHADAT WHILE COURAGEOUSLY INTERVENING TO RESCUE A WOMAN IN DISTRESS IN ISLAMABAD, WERE OFFERED TODAY
Islamabad (HRNW)- Funeral prayers of Group Captain Asim Tariq Shaheed, who embraced Shahadat while courageously intervening to rescue a woman in distress in Islamabad, were offered today. The martyred officer was laid to rest with full military honours in recognition of his exceptional courage, selfless devotion and unwavering sense of duty. Air Chief Marshal Zaheer…
Rana Sanaullah Says Alleged Kidnapping and Assault Case Involving Foreign Women Is Being Unnecessarily Politicized
Lahore (HRNW): Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s Adviser on Political Affairs, Rana Sanaullah, has said that the alleged kidnapping and sexual assault case involving foreign women in Lahore is being unnecessarily sensationalized and turned into a political controversy. Speaking on Geo News‘ program Naya Pakistan, Rana Sanaullah stated that certain elements were attempting to create an…
Five Mosques Demolished During Government Operation in India’s Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh (HRNW): Five mosques were demolished during a government operation in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, according to local reports. Sources said the authorities carried out the demolition after alleging that the structures had been constructed without the required legal approvals and in violation of applicable building regulations. Officials maintained that the action…
Dr. Congo institutes ICJ proceedings against Rwanda over regional abuses
THE HAGUE (HRNW) — The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has confirmed that the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) filed a formal application instituting legal proceedings against Rwanda. The application brings a long-standing cross-border dispute to the world court, seeking judicial remedies for systemic territorial and humanitarian abuses. This development adds to a heavily…
UN commission documents systematic violations against children in opt
GENEVA / RAMALLAH (HRNW) — An independent United Nations investigative body has released a comprehensive report detailing unprecedented intergenerational trauma and severe violations of international legal norms in the Occupied Palestinian Territory (oPt). The report cites verified testimonies of critical civilian infrastructure targeting, including neonatal care units, orphanages, and educational facilities. UN commissioners underscored that…
UNCTAD Releases World Investment Report 2026 Highlighting Global Investment Trends
Geneva (HRNW) – On 7 July 2026, the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) released its World Investment Report 2026, providing a comprehensive assessment of global foreign direct investment (FDI), sustainable investment, and economic development trends. The report examines investment flows across developed and developing economies and outlines policy recommendations aimed at increasing…
Türkiye: intensified crackdown on press freedom surrounding nato summit
ANKARA (HRNW) — A wave of countrywide pre-dawn police raids has led to the detention of multiple independent journalists, drawing sharp condemnation from the International and European Federations of Journalists (IFJ-EFJ). Prominent media figures, including journalists from T24 and OdaTV, were detained and restricted from legal counsel for 24 hours. The operations coincide with an…
Un commissioner warns of escalating impunity amid global conflicts
GENEVA (HRNW) — At the conclusion of the UN Human Rights Council’s sixty-second regular session, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk presented a sobering annual assessment, warning that the foundational norms of international law are under open defiance. Highlighting a world grappling with more than 120 interconnected conflicts, the UN reported an alarming…
India Files Supplementary Charge Sheet Against Hafiz Saeed in Pahalgam Attack Case
Pahalgam (HRNW): Indian authorities have filed a supplementary charge sheet against Hafiz Saeed in connection with the Pahalgam attack case, adding charges related to allegedly waging war against India and conspiring from across the border. According to BBC Urdu, citing the Asian News International (ANI) news agency, India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) submitted the supplementary…