August 2026
US Court Dismisses Trump Administration Lawsuit Against Harvard Over Alleged Anti-Semitic Harassment
Boston (HRNW)- A US federal court has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Trump administration against Harvard University, which accused the university of failing to adequately protect Jewish and Israeli students from alleged harassment and discrimination. According to Reuters, US District Judge Richard Stearns ruled that the government had failed to establish that Harvard was engaged…
Saudi-Led 39-Nation Maritime Defense Coalition Advances Toward Operational Security Force
Jeddah (HRNW)- Representatives of 39 countries participating in the Saudi-led Multinational Maritime Defense Coalition (MMDC) attended the coalition’s third planning meeting in Jeddah, as the alliance moves closer to becoming a regular operational maritime security force. According to the official Saudi Press Agency (SPA), the meeting was held on Thursday at the headquarters of the Western…
Two ADNOC Ships Attacked While Transiting Strait of Hormuz, No Casualties Reported
Abu Dhabi (HRNW)- The UAE’s state-owned energy company ADNOC has confirmed that two of its ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz were attacked on the evening of Thursday, August 13. According to the UAE’s official news agency WAM, no one was reported injured or killed in the incident. The company said the situation had been…
Trump Announces 100% Tariff on Certain Imported Drones to Reduce US Dependence on China
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has announced a 100% tariff on certain imported drones and related components as part of efforts to reduce US dependence on China and strengthen the domestic drone industry. According to US officials, the decision was taken on national security grounds. A statement issued by the White House said that a…
Iran Rejects Trump’s Claim of Control Over Strait of Hormuz, Says Ships Require Iranian Consent
Tehran (HRNW)- Iran has rejected US President Donald Trump’s claim of complete control over the Strait of Hormuz, asserting that the management and control of the vital waterway remains in Iranian hands. According to the semi-official Iranian news agency Fars, Basij Force chief Hossein Taeb said that the Strait of Hormuz is under Iran’s control and…
Pakistan Collects Record Rs1,567 Billion in Petroleum Levy During FY2025-26
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan collected a record Rs1,567.45 billion in petroleum levy during the fiscal year 2025-26, exceeding the government’s target by around Rs100 billion. According to a private TV report, petroleum levy collection surpassed the government’s target of Rs1,468 billion as well as the IMF’s estimate of Rs1,546 billion. In addition, Rs50.16 billion was separately collected…
PM Shehbaz Sharif Vows to Protect Pakistan’s National Interests, Hails Armed Forces on Independence Day
Islamabad (HRNW)- Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said that Pakistan is proud of its brave armed forces and will not hesitate to make any sacrifice for the defense of the country and protection of its national interests, including water resources. In his Independence Day message, the Prime Minister congratulated Pakistanis at home and abroad on the…
Putin Congratulates President Zardari and PM Shehbaz on Pakistan’s Independence Day
Islamabad (HRNW)- Russian President Vladimir Putin has sent congratulatory messages to President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif on the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day. In his message, Putin congratulated the people of Pakistan and expressed his best wishes for peace, prosperity and progress. He said that relations between Russia and Pakistan are…
Ishaq Dar Holds Separate Meetings with US, Chinese Envoys on Bilateral Ties and Regional Situation
Islamabad (HRNW)- Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Senator Muhammad Ishaq Dar held separate meetings with US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker and Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong on Pakistan’s Independence Day, with bilateral relations and the latest regional developments discussed. According to the Foreign Office, Chinese Ambassador Jiang Zedong met Ishaq Dar at the Ministry of…
US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie Baker Extends Independence Day Wishes to Pakistan
Islamabad (HRNW)- On the occasion of Pakistan’s Independence Day, US Chargé d’Affaires Natalie A. Baker extended her best wishes to the Pakistani nation. In a message posted on X, Natalie A. Baker said that the United States is proud to have been among the first countries to recognize Pakistan after its establishment. She said that the…