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Global Funding Cuts Threaten Human Rights Organizations
HNRW 11 December 2025 — Human rights organizations worldwide, particularly grassroots defenders, are facing significant funding cuts, weakening their ability to protect vulnerable communities and monitor abuses. Advocates warn that without sustained support, gains in human rights protections could be reversed, leaving millions exposed to injustice. 🌐 Support Human Rights Defenders Your contribution strengthens grassroots…
Iceland to Boycott Eurovision 2026 Over Israel’s Participation
Reykjavik (HNRW) — Iceland has announced that it will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest 2026 in protest against the participation of Israel. The decision follows last week’s approval by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) allowing Israel to take part in the contest. Other countries, including Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland, and Slovenia, have also withdrawn from…
U.S. Threatens New Sanctions Over ICC Case Against Trump
Washington (HNRW) — The United States has issued a strong warning to the International Criminal Court (ICC), stating that no investigations should be conducted against President Donald Trump or other senior officials, or else new sanctions will be imposed. U.S. officials added that if necessary, the court’s foundational statutes may be amended to ensure exceptions…
Afghan Scholars and Religious Leaders Issue Joint Declaration Foreign Military Activities Prohibited
Kabul (HNRW) — A major gathering of scholars, religious leaders, and political figures took place at Kabul University, with over 1,000 participants, to address the issue of military activities originating from Afghanistan. During the meeting, the attendees released a joint declaration stating that engaging in military operations abroad is strictly prohibited. The scholars emphasized that…
YouTuber Adil Raja Apologizes to Brigadier (R) Rashid Naseer
Islamabad (HNRW) — YouTuber Adil Raja has formally apologized to Brigadier (R) Rashid Naseer for making false allegations against him. According to Adil Raja, a London court ordered him to pay £50,000 in damages to Rashid Naseer, in addition to legal costs incurred during the proceedings. He admitted that between 14 and 29 June 2022,…
Australia Enforces Social Media Ban for Children Under 16 Over One Million Accounts Blocked
Sydney (HRNW) — The Australian government has officially implemented a nationwide ban on social media use for children under the age of 16, marking a major step toward online safety and child protection. According to reports, more than one million user accounts have already been blocked across ten major social media platforms, including Instagram and…
International Mountain Day Preserving Sindh’s Natural Heritage Gorakh Hill and Karoonjhar
Karachi (HRNW)– As the world celebrates International Mountain Day, recognizing the beauty, importance, and ecological role of the planet’s great peaks, our attention turns to Sindh’s own mountains — the majestic Gorakh Hill and the enduring Karoonjhar Range. These landscapes remind us that the spirit of the mountains lives not only in the Himalayas but…
Kabul Scholars Declare Ban on Military Operations Abroad, Emphasize Afghanistan’s Sovereignty
Kabul (HRNW)– Afghan Scholars Issue Joint Declaration Against Military Operations Abroad A major meeting of over a thousand scholars, political, and religious leaders was held at Kabul University, where a joint declaration was issued prohibiting all military activities abroad. The declaration stated that anyone conducting military operations outside Afghanistan would be considered a rebel and…
China Calls for Dialogue Between Pakistan and Afghanistan to Ease Border Tensions
Beijing (HRNW)– China Urges Pakistan and Afghanistan to Resolve Tensions Through Dialogue For the first time, China has responded to rising tensions and disputes between Pakistan and Afghanistan. A spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Gu Jiaqin, emphasized that both countries should adopt dialogue to reduce tensions and resolve differences through diplomatic talks….
UAE Tops Global Passport Index 2025 Pakistan Among Weakest Passport Holders
Global (HRNW)- Arton Capital has released the Global Passport Index 2025, ranking countries by the power of their passports. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has topped the list among Muslim countries for the seventh consecutive year, allowing its citizens visa-free access to 179 countries. Singapore rose dramatically from 30th to 2nd place, tied with Spain,…