August 2026
55th Shahadat Anniversary of Rashid Minhas Shaheed Commemorated
Rawalpindi – (HRNW)- Field Marshal Syed Asim Munir, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Army Staff & Chief of Defence Forces, Admiral Naveed Ashraf, NI, NI (M), T Bt, Chief of the Naval Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmed Baber Sidhu, NI (M), HJ, Chief of the Air Staff and the Armed Forces of Pakistan…
Fuel Shortages Return to Russia as Moscow Drivers Face Long Queues
Moscow (HRNW) — Fuel shortages have returned to parts of Russia, with motorists in Moscow facing long queues at petrol stations and restrictions on gasoline purchases. According to Reuters, some queues have stretched for up to one kilometre, while some fuel stations have reportedly reduced sales or temporarily closed. The shortages have been linked to…
Record 907 Aid Workers Killed, Injured or Kidnapped in 2025
Geneva/New York (HRNW) — The United Nations has reported a record level of violence against humanitarian workers, with 907 aid workers killed, injured or kidnapped worldwide in 2025. According to the Aid Worker Security Database, 350 humanitarian workers were killed in 2025, compared with 387 deaths recorded in 2024. The UN said the growing use…
Türkiye, Egypt and Qatar Condemn Israeli Attacks in Gaza
Gaza (HRNW) — Türkiye, Egypt and Qatar have condemned recent Israeli attacks in Gaza and called on Israel to comply with its ceasefire obligations. The three countries, which have played key roles in mediation efforts, warned that renewed military action could undermine ongoing efforts toward a comprehensive peace arrangement. The latest developments have raised renewed…
Russian Attack on Kyiv Kills at Least 12, Dozens Injured
Kyiv (HRNW) — At least 12 people were killed and more than 30 injured after a major overnight Russian missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, on Thursday, August 20. The attack damaged residential buildings and civilian infrastructure, including a children’s medical facility. Ukrainian authorities said Russia used ballistic and cruise missiles as well…
Iranian Revolutionary Guards General Calls Trump ‘Unreliable’ Amid US-Iran Tensions
Tehran (HRNW)- Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to rise amid a stalemate over extending the ceasefire and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, with Iranian officials strongly criticizing Washington’s position. According to the International News Agency, mediation efforts to advance ceasefire negotiations have so far failed to produce a meeting between the leaders of…
Oil Prices Surge 2% as Trump Threatens Tougher Sanctions on Iran
London (HRNW)- Global crude oil prices rose by around 2 percent after US President Donald Trump threatened tougher economic sanctions against Iran, amid continuing uncertainty over the US-Iran ceasefire and disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude initially climbed 2.4 percent to around $94 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI)…
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Plan Return to UK After Six Years in US
London (HRNW)- Prince Harry has reportedly decided to return to the United Kingdom with his wife, Meghan Markle, and their children after nearly six years of living in the United States. According to British media reports, the 41-year-old Prince Harry has informed his father, King Charles III, about his plans to return to the UK. Their…
Iran Calls US Sanctions ‘Economic Terrorism,’ Araqchi Warns of Global Impact
Tehran (HRNW)- Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi has strongly criticized US economic sanctions against Iran, describing Washington’s policy of economic pressure as “economic terrorism” and warning that it could threaten the global economy and the sovereignty of countries. Araqchi, responding to recent statements by US President Donald Trump, said the US strategy of imposing economic pressure…
Britain Summons Israeli Diplomat Over West Bank Settlement Expansion as Australia Protests Gaza Aid Worker Deaths
London (HRNW)- Britain has summoned Israel’s chargé d’affaires in London to the Foreign Office and expressed strong opposition to Israel’s decision to issue tenders for new Jewish settlement construction in the occupied West Bank. British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband confirmed the diplomatic summons and called on Israel to immediately halt the E-1 settlement project. He also…