August 2026
Rubio Claims Iran More Willing to Negotiate After Recent US Military Strikes
Washington (HRNW)- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has claimed that Iran is now more willing than before to negotiate over its nuclear program and issues related to the Strait of Hormuz following recent US military strikes. In an interview with the American television network Fox News, Rubio said the US attacks had damaged Iran’s naval…
Five Killed, 41 Missing After Ferry Catches Fire Off Indonesia’s Madura Island
Surabaya (HRNW)- At least five people were killed and 41 others remain missing after a passenger ferry caught fire near Madura Island in Indonesia, prompting a large-scale search and rescue operation. According to media reports, the ferry Mutiara Sentosa 2 was carrying 271 passengers and crew members when a fire broke out for reasons that are…
Trump’s Iran Policy Draws Fresh Debate as Critics Question Shifts Between Threats and Diplomacy
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump’s policy toward Iran has once again become the subject of political debate, with critics and observers pointing to a series of strong statements followed by shifts toward diplomacy. According to reports, on March 21, President Trump threatened to destroy Iranian power plants if Iran did not fully reopen the Strait…
Kuwait Raises Daily Crude Oil Production to Nearly 1.97 Million Barrels in July
Kuwait City (HRNW)- Kuwait significantly increased its daily crude oil production in July, raising output to approximately 1.971 million barrels per day, according to figures cited by Reuters. According to a source familiar with the matter, Kuwait’s average daily oil production stood at approximately 1.65 million barrels per day in June, before rising to 1.971 million…
PML-N Secures Eight Seats in Second Phase of AJK Elections as One PPP Worker Killed in Poll-Related Clashes
Muzaffarabad (HRNW)- The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) emerged as the dominant party in the second phase of the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) Legislative Assembly elections, securing eight seats, while the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) won one seat. The polling process was marred by violence in some constituencies, leaving one PPP worker dead and three others…
PPP Urges Election Commission to Probe Alleged Poll Irregularities in Multiple AJK Constituencies
Muzaffarabad (HRNW)- The Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) has called on the Election Commission of Azad Jammu and Kashmir to immediately intervene over alleged electoral irregularities in several constituencies and take legal action against those found responsible. According to the petitions submitted to the Election Commission, the PPP has sought investigations into alleged rigging, administrative negligence and…
Flash Floods Close Main Highway, Bridge Washed Away After Torrential Rains
Upper Dir (HRNW)- Torrential rains continue to batter Upper Dir, triggering severe flooding in rivers and rainwater channels and creating an alarming situation in several areas of the district. According to Rescue 1122, a flash flood completely blocked the main highway near Ankar Madrasa, forcing the closure of the road to all types of traffic. The…
PML-N Rejects PPP Rigging Allegations in AJK Polls, Urges ECP to Uphold Public Mandate
Muzaffarabad (HRNW)- The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) Azad Kashmir Election Cell has submitted a letter to the Election Commission, rejecting the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) allegations of rigging in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir elections as baseless and without evidence. According to HRNW News, the PML-N submitted its written response to the Election Commission regarding the…
Girl and Rescuer Swept Away in Panjkora River, Search Operation Underway
Lower Dir (HRNW)- Two tragic drowning incidents occurred in the Panjkora River, where a 15-year-old girl lost her life in the strong currents, while a Suzuki driver who attempted to rescue her also drowned. According to Rescue 1122, the girl was swept away by the river on Saturday night. Initial reports said that a woman also…
PPP Alleges Unfair Treatment in AJK Elections, Warns Against Accepting Poll Results
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) leader Nadeem Afzal Chan has alleged that the party is being treated unfairly in the Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) elections, claiming that the electoral process resembles an “Ultra Form 47.” Speaking at a press conference in Islamabad, Nadeem Afzal Chan said the non-arrival of ballot papers at polling stations…