August 2026
Colombia’s New President Declares War on Crime and Drugs as US Announces $1 Billion Security Package
Cali (HRNW)- Colombia’s newly inaugurated President Abelardo de la Esperanza has declared an open war on crime, drug trafficking and armed groups, prompting the United States to announce a $1 billion security assistance package for the country. According to the World News Agency, the US State Department said the financial assistance is part of Washington’s security…
Iran Says Maritime Deal With Oman Nears, but Full Strait of Hormuz Reopening Still Uncertain
Tehran (HRNW)- Iran has said that an agreement with Oman on a new system for maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz is close, but stressed that the arrangement would not immediately result in the complete reopening of the strategically important waterway. According to the International News Agency, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said that negotiations…
Iran Says Strait of Hormuz Will Reopen Fully Only If US Accepts All Conditions
Tehran (HRNW)- The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has said that the Strait of Hormuz will only be fully reopened if the United States accepts all of Iran’s conditions. According to Iranian media, IRGC spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi made the statement, emphasizing that Tehran would not agree to the complete reopening of the strategic waterway…
US Senate Confirms Trump’s Former Lawyer Todd Blanche as Attorney General by One-Vote Margin
Washington (HRNW)- The US Senate has narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche as the new Attorney General of the United States, with the nomination passing by a single vote. According to the World News Agency, 50 senators voted in favor of confirming the 52-year-old Blanche, while 49 voted against him. Two Republican…
Iranian President Says Diplomacy Preferred Over War, Rejects Talks Under Pressure
Tehran (HRNW)- Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said that Iran prefers negotiations and diplomacy over war to safeguard its rights and resolve disputes, while stressing that Tehran will not surrender to force or pressure. According to media reports, President Pezeshkian said Iran would defend its national rights and sovereignty but would not close the door to…
US Signals Port Blockade Could Be Lifted Under Potential Iran-Oman Strait of Hormuz Deal
Washington (HRNW)- The United States has indicated that it could lift its naval blockade of Iranian ports if Tehran and Oman reach an agreement to restore safe and unrestricted commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. According to media reports, Iran and Oman are close to reaching an understanding on reopening the strategically important waterway. US…
US Imposes New Sanctions on Six Iranian Entities and Individual Over Alleged Financial Evasion
Washington (HRNW)- The United States has announced new sanctions against Iran, targeting six entities and one individual allegedly linked to Iranian efforts to evade financial restrictions. According to media reports, the latest US measures also target two major digital asset and cryptocurrency exchange platforms, which Washington accuses of helping the Iranian government maintain access to the…
ICRC Secures Rare Humanitarian Access to Myanmar’s Detained Former Leader Aung San Suu Kyi
Naypyidaw, Myanmar (HRNW): The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has confirmed a rare visit to Myanmar’s detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi, marking her first known contact with an outside humanitarian organization since she was moved from prison to house arrest in April 2026. The visit took place amid continuing international concern…
Rights Groups Say Israeli Strike That Killed Lebanese Journalist Was an Apparent War Crime
Beirut, Lebanon (HRNW): Human Rights Watch, Amnesty International, and Legal Agenda have concluded that an Israeli airstrike that killed Lebanese journalist Amal Khalil and injured journalist Zeinab Faraj in southern Lebanon was an apparent war crime, according to investigations published in early August. The rights organizations called for accountability over the April 2026 attack. The…
Human Rights Foundation Banned in Russia as “Undesirable Organization,” Raising Fresh Alarm Over Civic Space
Moscow, Russia (HRNW): Russia has formally designated the New York-based Human Rights Foundation (HRF) as an “undesirable organization,” effectively prohibiting the foundation from conducting activities inside Russia and exposing Russian citizens who cooperate with it to potential criminal liability. The decision was announced by Russia’s Prosecutor General’s Office on 7 August 2026. The Human Rights…