August 2026
Amnesty International Warns Extreme Heat Is Becoming a Global Human Rights Emergency
London, United Kingdom (HRNW): Amnesty International has warned that increasingly severe heatwaves are exposing the growing intersection between climate change and human rights. In a recent global statement, the organization said extreme temperatures are disproportionately affecting vulnerable communities, older persons, outdoor workers, children, and people living in poverty, calling for urgent rights-based climate policies. Amnesty…
GHQ Marks PLA’s 99th Founding Anniversary
Rawalpindi – (HRNW)- The 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of the People’s Republic of China was commemorated at the General Headquarters (GHQ), Rawalpindi. His Excellency Mr. Jiang Zaidong, Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Pakistan, graced the occasion as Guest of Honour. Major General Wang Zhong, Defence Attaché…
CIVICUS Places Five Countries on July 2026 Watchlist Over Declining Civic Freedoms
Johannesburg, South Africa (HRNW): Global civil society alliance CIVICUS has released its July 2026 Watchlist, identifying Bahrain, Burkina Faso, Ecuador, Georgia, and India as countries where civic freedoms have come under increasing pressure. The latest Watchlist highlights concerns over restrictions affecting freedom of expression, peaceful assembly, and association, and calls on governments to ensure that…
Punjab Assembly Speaker Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan Assumes Duties as Acting Governor of Punjab
Lahore (HRNW): Speaker of the Punjab Assembly Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan has assumed the responsibilities of Acting Governor of Punjab during the official foreign visit of the Governor of Punjab. According to an official notification, Malik Muhammad Ahmad Khan will perform the constitutional duties of the Acting Governor for the duration of the Governor’s overseas…
US F-35B Fighter Jet Crashes in San Diego, Pilot Ejects Safely
San Diego (HRNW): A U.S. F-35B Lightning II fighter jet crashed in San Diego, California, according to media reports. The pilot survived the incident after successfully ejecting from the aircraft using a parachute. Preliminary reports indicate that the aircraft went down during flight before crashing to the ground. Emergency responders and rescue teams were immediately…
United Nations Expands Cooperation with Turkmenistan on Energy and Sustainable Development
Ashgabat, Turkmenistan (HRNW) – The United Nations and the Government of Turkmenistan have reaffirmed their partnership on energy security, sustainable transport, climate action, and environmental protection. During high-level discussions, officials highlighted ongoing cooperation with UNDP, UNICEF, and UNFPA to strengthen national legislation supporting sustainable development, water resource management, and climate resilience. Both sides pledged to…
Names of Tribal Chiefs and Their Permit Records Should Be Made Public: Sanaullah Baloch
Islamabad (HRNW): Prominent political leader Sanaullah Baloch has said that if tribal leaders or chiefs are being accused of blackmailing the state, their names and the permits allegedly obtained by them should be made public so that the facts are clear before the people. In his statement, Sanaullah Baloch said it would have been better…
UN Weather Agency Warns Strong El Niño to Intensify from August
Geneva, Switzerland (HRNW) – The World Meteorological Organization (WMO), the United Nations’ weather agency, has warned that a strong El Niño is expected to intensify during August and continue through the coming months. According to WMO, the climate pattern could drive above-average global temperatures, trigger extreme rainfall in some regions, worsen drought in others, and…
UNICEF Reports Continuing Humanitarian Needs for Children After Venezuela Earthquakes
Caracas, Venezuela (HRNW) – UNICEF says thousands of children continue to face multiple risks one month after devastating earthquakes struck Venezuela. The agency has been supporting affected communities as humanitarian needs remain significant, with children among those requiring continued assistance and protection. UNICEF has called for sustained humanitarian support as recovery efforts continue. Support HRNW…
Broad Peak Avalanche: Bodies of Eight Missing Mountaineers Recovered, Search Continues for Two Others
Skardu (HRNW): Rescue authorities have recovered the bodies of eight mountaineers who went missing after an avalanche struck Broad Peak, the world’s 12th-highest mountain, while search and rescue operations continue for two others who remain unaccounted for. According to rescue officials, four additional bodies were located during the latest phase of the operation, bringing the…