August 2026
Iran Claims Three Missing Pilots Are in Qatari Custody, Calls for Red Cross Intervention
Tehran (HRNW)- Iran has claimed that three pilots who went missing after Iranian fighter jets were shot down following an attack on a US military base in Qatar in March are being held by Qatari forces. The claim is the first public statement by Iranian officials that the missing pilots are in Qatar, but it has…
Modi Announces Free Online Coaching and AI Training for 10 Million Indian Youth
New Delhi (HRNW)- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced free online coaching for youth preparing for competitive examinations, along with a major artificial intelligence (AI) training initiative. Speaking at the historic Red Fort in New Delhi on India’s Independence Day on August 15, Modi said the government would provide free online classes to reduce the…
Britain Rejects Netanyahu’s “Islamic Republic” Remark as Completely Unacceptable
London (HRNW)- The British government has strongly rejected Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s description of the UK as an “Islamic Republic,” calling the remarks “completely unacceptable” and confirming that the matter has been formally raised with the Israeli government. Netanyahu made the controversial comments during a podcast interview while criticizing Britain’s current policies toward Israel. Israeli…
Israeli Airstrike in Southern Lebanon Kills One, Injures Three
Ansar, Southern Lebanon (HRNW)- An Israeli airstrike in southern Lebanon killed one person and injured three others. According to the Lebanese state news agency, Israeli warplanes targeted a residential house near the Ansar area. The house was completely destroyed in the bombing, while rescue teams continued operations in the area. Three injured people were transferred for…
Mir Raza Murder Case: New Investigating Officer Appears in Court, Judge Expresses Concern Over Slow Probe
Karachi (HRNW) — The newly appointed investigating officer in the Mir Raza murder case, Siraj Lashari, appeared before the court, while the complainant, Mir Hassan, also attended the hearing along with his lawyer Jibran Nasir. Investigating Officer Siraj Lashari told the court that, according to the case record, Muhammad Ahmed’s statement had been recorded as…
Mir Raza Murder Case: Business Partner’s Interim Bail Extended Until August 24
Karachi (HRNW) — An Additional District and Sessions Court (East) heard the pre-arrest bail petition of Muhammad Ahmed, business partner of slain young businessman Mir Raza, in the murder case. Mir Raza’s father, Mir Hussain, arrived at the City Court along with his lawyers, who opposed the bail application. During the hearing, Advocate Daniyal Hussain…
Firing at MNA Qadir Patel’s Office: Suspect Sent to Jail on Judicial Remand
Karachi (HRNW) — An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) administrative judge heard the case concerning the alleged firing at the office of Member of the National Assembly Qadir Patel, as Boat Basin Police produced arrested suspect Malik Fayyaz before the court. Investigating Officer Inspector Muhammad Amin requested the court to grant police remand, stating that the suspect…
Mustafa Amir Murder Case Among Five Cases: ATC Orders Joint Trial
Karachi (HRNW) — An Anti-Terrorism Court (ATC) heard the Mustafa Amir murder case along with four other cases and issued several orders regarding their proceedings. The court rejected the accused’s request to transfer the Mustafa Amir murder case to the Sessions Court. The court also approved the complainant’s request for a joint trial of the…
Sindh High Court Takes Up Plea Against Ban on Screening of ‘Ghost School’ Film
Karachi (HRNW) — Filmmakers have approached the Sindh High Court against the decision of the Sindh Board of Film Censors to deny permission for the screening of the film “Ghost School” in Sindh. During the hearing, the court issued notices to the Sindh government and other respondents, seeking their responses by August 21. Barrister Moez…
Alleged Use of Carbon Discovered in Biscuits Made Under the Name ‘Oreo’ in Egypt
Cairo (HRNW) — Egyptian authorities have reportedly uncovered the alleged use of black vegetable carbon as a substitute for cocoa in biscuits being produced under the name “Oreo” at an unlicensed factory. According to local authorities, a raid on the unlicensed facility resulted in the seizure of 50 cartons of biscuits carrying the “Oreo” name,…