August 2026
Former Sri Lankan Minister Arrested Over Alleged Theft of Historic “Moonstone”
Colombo (HRNW)- Former Sri Lankan minister Kehilya Rambukwella has been arrested over allegations that he helped facilitate the theft of a centuries-old sacred stone known as the “Moonstone.” According to Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption authorities, Rambukwella allegedly assisted a conspiracy to remove the valuable carved granite stone from a historic palace in December 2022 and obstructed the…
Israel-Turkey Tensions Rise After Israeli Strike on Syrian Air Base
Tel Aviv/Ankara (HRNW)- Tensions between Israel and Turkey have escalated following an Israeli strike on a Syrian air base amid growing concerns over Turkey’s possible military presence in Syria. Israel has accused Turkey of preparing to deploy troops to a Syrian military base near Aleppo, describing the potential deployment as a security threat. According to Israeli…
Trump Delays 50% Tariffs on Some Canadian Goods as US-Canada Trade Deal Nears
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has postponed the implementation of a new 50% tariff on some Canadian imports for three days as Washington and Ottawa signal progress toward a broader trade agreement. According to Reuters, Trump announced the delay just hours before the tariff deadline, saying that a deal with Canada was close. Canadian Prime…
Cambodian Demining NGO Warns Funding Crisis Could Halt Life-Saving Landmine Clearance by September
Phnom Penh, Cambodia (HRNW): Cambodian Self Help Demining, a local humanitarian organization working to remove landmines and unexploded ordnance, is facing a severe funding crisis that could force it to halt operations as early as September 2026, according to recent reporting on Cambodia’s demining sector. The organization, founded by landmine survivor En Poy, has played…
Humanitarian Organizations Mark World Humanitarian Day as Attacks on Aid Workers Reach Record Levels
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW): Humanitarian organizations around the world are marking World Humanitarian Day on 19 August 2026 amid unprecedented concern over the safety of aid workers. New figures reported by the United Nations show that 907 humanitarian workers were killed, injured, or kidnapped during 2025, making it the deadliest year on record for humanitarian personnel….
Trump Seeks Early Meeting With North Korean Leader Kim Jong-un, Report Says
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has reportedly directed his aides to explore arrangements for an early meeting with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal citing US officials. The report said Trump has privately discussed the possibility of meeting Kim, with the two leaders potentially meeting on the…
Save the Children Warns Nearly 39,000 Displaced Children Have Arrived in Sudan’s El Obeid Amid Growing Humanitarian Pressure
El Obeid, Sudan (HRNW): Save the Children has warned that nearly 39,000 displaced children have arrived in El Obeid during the past six months, placing additional pressure on already overstretched health, water, education, and child-protection services. The organization reported the development on 14 August 2026, highlighting the growing humanitarian needs caused by Sudan’s prolonged conflict….
42 Children Injured in Explosion at Educational Center in Kabul
Kabul (HRNW)- At least 42 children were injured in an explosion at an educational center in Kabul’s Dasht-e-Barchi area, according to reports. The blast occurred on Monday evening in an area populated largely by members of the Hazara and Shia communities and which has previously experienced attacks targeting civilians and educational institutions. According to a Kabul…
UN Warns Armed Drones Are Creating a Growing Threat to Aid Workers
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – The United Nations has highlighted the growing danger posed by armed drones to humanitarian workers, with the technology becoming cheaper and increasingly accessible in conflict zones. UN officials say attacks involving drones are adding a new dimension to the risks faced by humanitarian personnel working in places including Gaza, Sudan, Ukraine…
World Humanitarian Day: UN Calls for Protection of Aid Workers
New York, United States (HRNW) – The United Nations is observing World Humanitarian Day on 19 August by honouring humanitarian personnel who risk their lives to provide assistance during wars, disasters and other crises. UN Secretary-General António Guterres has called on governments and armed groups to respect humanitarian law and ensure that aid workers can…