August 2026
Iran’s Revolutionary Guards Call Trump’s Economic Sanctions an Admission of Military Defeat
Tehran (HRNW)- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have described US President Donald Trump’s announcement of tougher economic sanctions against Iran as an admission of defeat on the military front. According to Iranian media, Revolutionary Guards spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi said Trump’s declaration of an economic war against Iran indirectly acknowledged the failure of US military efforts. He…
Iranian President Pezeshkian Says Country Facing Full-Scale Economic, Military and Security War
Tehran (HRNW)- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has described the country’s current situation as a full-scale war, saying Iran is facing severe pressure on economic, military and security fronts. In a televised address, Pezeshkian said Iran was experiencing an “economic, military and security war” and acknowledged the serious difficulties confronting the country’s economy. He also referred to…
Syrian Foreign Minister’s Pakistan Visit After 19 Years Marks New Era of Strategic Cooperation
Islamabad (HRNW)- Syrian Foreign Minister Asad Hassan Al-Shaibani’s visit to Pakistan after 19 years has been described as the beginning of a new chapter in bilateral relations, with discussions focused on strengthening security, economic and political cooperation between the two countries. According to Syria’s state news agency SANA, the Syrian foreign minister arrived in Islamabad with…
Trump Criticizes Canada Over Retaliatory Tariffs, Accuses Ottawa of Exploiting US Farmers
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has criticized Canada’s decision to impose retaliatory tariffs in response to the 50 percent tariffs imposed by the United States. According to media reports, Trump reacted after Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced plans to introduce new tariffs on US goods. In a post on Truth Social, Trump accused Canada…
Russia-Ukraine War Intensifies as 13 Killed in Fresh Attacks, France Pledges More Air Defense Missiles
Kyiv (HRNW)- The Russia-Ukraine war has intensified once again, with at least 13 people reportedly killed in attacks across different areas, while France has announced plans to provide Ukraine with additional air-defense missiles. According to reports, seven people were killed in Ukraine, four in Russia and two in Russian-occupied Crimea. Rescue workers in Kryvyi Rih are…
Massive Explosion at Garbage Dump Injures 15, Damages 68 Homes
Tainan (HRNW)- A massive explosion following a fire at a garbage dump on a vacant plot in Tainan, Taiwan, injured 15 people and damaged 68 homes. The incident occurred on the morning of August 22 in the Anan District, where a fire suddenly broke out before triggering a powerful explosion. According to foreign media, 144 firefighters…
US Efforts to Isolate Iran Economically Face Major Hurdle Without China’s Cooperation
Washington (HRNW)- The New York Times has reported in an analysis that US efforts to economically isolate Iran are unlikely to succeed without China’s cooperation, given Beijing’s extensive trade and oil-import relationship with Tehran. According to the analysis, China conducted around $41.2 billion in trade with Iran in 2025 and imported approximately $31.2 billion worth of…
Kuwait Condemns Israeli Drone Strike Near Damascus, Calls for UN Action
Damascus (HRNW)- Kuwait has strongly condemned an Israeli drone attack on a civilian vehicle near a village southwest of the Syrian capital, Damascus, which reportedly injured several civilians. The Kuwaiti Foreign Ministry called on the international community and the UN Security Council to take responsibility for stopping repeated Israeli military actions on Syrian territory and urged…
Man Arrested for Allegedly Using Fake Marriage Promise to Assault and Threaten Woman
KARACHI (HRNW) — Shah Latif Town Police have arrested a man accused of allegedly deceiving a woman through a fake marriage arrangement, sexually assaulting her and subsequently threatening her. According to police, the suspect was traced through technical investigation after an extensive search and was arrested near the residence of a relative in Abdullah Goth,…
Fazlur Rehman Urges Military Leadership to Reconsider Political Role, Rejects Decisions for One Individual
Peshawar (HRNW)- Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman has called for changes in political attitudes and urged the military leadership to reconsider its role in politics, saying that decisions affecting the country cannot be made for the sake of a single individual. Addressing a JUI convention in Peshawar, Fazlur Rehman criticized recent legislation, saying that…