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UK Deports Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt After Visa Cancellation
London (HRNW)– The UK has deported Pakistani YouTuber Rajab Butt. Rajab Butt was sent back to Pakistan on a flight this morning after his visa was cancelled. According to reports, the recent legal cases against Rajab Butt in Pakistan were not disclosed in his visa application, following which the British authorities cancelled his visa and…
Russian AN-22 Military Plane Crashes During Test Flight in Ivanovo Region
Moscow (HRNW)– An AN-22 military transport plane crashed during a test flight in Russia’s Ivanovo region. The Russian Defense Ministry said the plane was on a check flight after repairs were completed on Tuesday when it crashed. The state-run TASS news agency reported that there were seven people on board, but there was no immediate…
New York Archdiocese Faces Largest-Ever Church Abuse Settlement in U.S. History
New York (HRNW)– The Catholic Church has agreed to settle not dozens but more than 1,300 victims of sexual abuse through mediation, in what experts are calling the largest financial church scandal in American history. According to the church, it is trying to raise $300 million to pay victims, by cutting costs, reducing staff and…
Saudi Arabia and Qatar Sign Historic Agreement for 785km High-Speed Electric Rail Link
Riyadh/Doha (HRNW)– Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a formal agreement on the region’s most important travel project, which will connect the two countries via a 785-kilometer-long electric rail line. According to officials, the modern high-speed train will dramatically reduce the travel time between Riyadh and Doha to just 2 hours, which is expected to…
Hungary Rejects EU Migration Package, Refuses Fines and Forced Refugee Intake
Budapest (HRNW)– Hungary has rejected the European Union’s new migration package policy, saying it will neither pay additional financial penalties nor forcefully accept refugees. The Hungarian government has expressed its strong stance, saying: “Brussels is putting unfair pressure on Hungary. We will neither pay fines nor take refugees.” EU officials have described Hungary’s decision as…
Japan 7.6-Magnitude Earthquake Triggers Tsunami Warning Along Northeastern Coast
Aomori (HRNW)– A powerful 7.6-magnitude earthquake shook buildings and sent huge waves crashing into the sea off the northeastern coast of Japan. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, the earthquake struck the eastern coast of Aomori, affecting the entire northeastern region. It measured 7.6 on the Richter scale, with a depth of 50 kilometers and…
Failed Military Coup in Benin Foiled Loyalist Forces Regain Control
Cotonou (HRNW)– The growing series of military coups in African countries has reached Benin, following recent coups in Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea, and last week in Guinea-Bissau. According to the World News Agency, rebel army officers in Benin attempted to overthrow the government and seize key locations. The rebel group took control of Benin’s…
Netanyahu Rejects Leaving Politics Amid Corruption Pardon Debate
Jerusalem (HRNW)– Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who wrote an apology letter to the country’s president seeking to drop corruption cases, has for the first time reacted to the idea of leaving politics in exchange for a pardon. According to global news reports, after the apology, debate intensified over whether Netanyahu should retire from politics…
ICAO Projects 12.4 Billion Air Passengers by 2050 Unveils 25-Year Strategic Plan
Montreal (HRNW)– The International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) has estimated that global air travel could reach 12.4 billion passengers by 2050. The revelation was made during the launch of the organization’s strategic plan for the next 25 years on the occasion of World Civil Aviation Day. The ICAO warned that new types of autonomous aircraft…
Punjab Political Turmoil as Navjot Kaur Sidhu Claims ₹500 Crore Needed to Become Chief Minister
Chandigarh (HRNW)– Political turmoil erupted in the Indian state of Punjab when Navjot Kaur Sidhu, wife of former Congress president Navjot Singh Sidhu, claimed that “500 crore rupees” are required to become the Chief Minister of Punjab. Her statement has sparked a fresh debate in Indian politics. According to Indian media, Navjot Kaur Sidhu said…