August 2026
Poland Protests as Israel Drops Criminal Proceedings Over Gaza Aid Workers’ Deaths
Warsaw (HRNW)- Poland has summoned the Israeli ambassador to protest Israel’s decision to drop criminal proceedings related to the 2024 Gaza airstrike that killed seven World Central Kitchen aid workers, including Polish citizen Damian Sobol. The Israeli airstrike struck a World Central Kitchen aid convoy in central Gaza in April 2024, triggering international condemnation. Israel subsequently…
Iran, Iraq Reject Foreign Interference, Vow to Decide Their Own Future: Qalibaf
Tehran (HRNW)- Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has said that Iran and Iraq will not allow any foreign power to determine their future, stressing the need to strengthen bilateral cooperation and shared prosperity. According to Iranian media, Qalibaf said both neighboring countries have rejected attempts by the United States and other Western powers to influence…
US Senator Mark Warner Urges Trump to End Iran War, Warns of Rising Costs
Washington (HRNW)- Senator Mark Warner, vice chairman of the US Senate Intelligence Committee, has urged President Donald Trump to end the ongoing war with Iran, warning that prolonging the conflict could put more American military personnel at risk and increase costs for civilians. In a statement on social media platform X, Warner said the longer the…
China Rejects US Sanctions on Iran, Calls for Diplomatic Solution to Middle East Conflict
Beijing (HRNW)- China has rejected US sanctions and pressure against Iran as a solution to the ongoing crisis, calling instead for political and diplomatic efforts to resolve the Middle East conflict. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said sanctions and pressure would not help resolve the problems and urged all relevant parties to act responsibly and…
8 Killed as Charter Plane Crashes Near Alaska’s Cape Newnham Airport
Washington (HRNW)- A charter plane crashed in the US state of Alaska, killing all eight people on board. According to US media, the aircraft was traveling from Anchorage to Cape Newnham when it crashed near Cape Newnham Airport. Authorities said two pilots and six passengers were aboard the plane. The US Federal Aviation Administration confirmed that…
UN: 94% of Gaza’s Population Is Homeless Amid Ongoing Israeli Attacks
Gaza (HRNW)- UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric has said that 94 percent of Gaza’s population is currently homeless, with four out of every five households living without adequate shelter. Many shelters are also facing shortages of fuel, electricity and essential household supplies. Dujarric said restrictions on humanitarian assistance are making it difficult for Palestinians to sleep, cook,…
6-Year-Old Student Dies After Alleged Assault by Teacher in Indian School
Visakhapatnam (HRNW)- A six-year-old student died in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, after he was allegedly slapped by a female teacher at a school for not completing his homework. According to local media reports, the child reportedly collapsed in the classroom shortly after the alleged incident. He was rushed to a hospital, where doctors declared him dead. CCTV…
Strait of Hormuz Shipping Falls Further as Only Seven Commercial Ships Pass
Singapore (HRNW)- Commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has declined further, with only seven commercial vessels passing through the strategically important waterway on Thursday amid continued regional tensions. According to data from ship-tracking company Clipper, Thursday’s traffic was half the previous day’s total. Four vessels entered the Strait of Hormuz, while three vessels exited. The…
Pakistan and Google Sign MoU to Boost Digital Skills, AI and IT Exports
Islamabad (HRNW)- Pakistan and Google have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating digital transformation, innovation, IT exports and digital skills in the country. The agreement was signed during a reception hosted in honor of the Google team under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Muhammad Shehbaz Sharif. Under the MoU, cooperation will be expanded…
Khawaja Asif Says Imran Khan’s Health Is Fine, Criticizes Politicization of Medical Issue
Islamabad (HRNW)- Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has said that PTI founder Imran Khan’s health is completely fine, accusing the opposition of politicizing his medical condition and saying that political standards have been severely undermined. Addressing the National Assembly, Khawaja Asif said Imran Khan’s sister had met him and could provide information about his health. He said…