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Trump Says He Has No Regrets Over Iran Conflict Despite Midterm Election Risks
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has said he has no regrets about his decision to initiate a conflict with Iran, even if the move negatively affects the Republican Party’s performance in the November midterm elections. According to Reuters, speaking in an interview with Fox News host Laura Ingraham, Trump said he would make the same…
Israeli Military Claims Destruction of Hezbollah Underground Network in Southern Lebanon
Nabatieh (HRNW)- The Israeli military has released video footage showing what it described as the destruction of Hezbollah’s underground infrastructure beneath the Ali al-Tahir ridge in southern Lebanon following a massive explosion. According to the Israeli military, the underground network extended for more than two kilometers and included command centers, weapons storage facilities and living quarters….
US-Led Coalition Begins Withdrawal From Iraq’s Kurdistan Region
Erbil (HRNW)- US-led coalition forces have begun withdrawing from Iraq’s autonomous Kurdistan region as part of the conclusion of the coalition’s mission against ISIS in Iraq, in line with the September 30 deadline. Kurdistan Interior Minister Rebar Ahmed said coalition personnel have started leaving the region, with forces moving to locations outside Iraq on a daily…
IAEA Board Votes to Refer Iran’s Nuclear Issue to UN Security Council
Vienna (HRNW)- The Board of Governors of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has passed a resolution calling for Iran’s nuclear issue to be reported to the United Nations Security Council over alleged violations of its nuclear non-proliferation obligations. According to international news agencies, 23 of the 35 board members voted in favor of the resolution,…
Yair Golan Sues Sara Netanyahu Over Allegations Linked to October 7 Attack
Tel Aviv (HRNW)- Former Israeli military commander and opposition Democrats party leader Yair Golan has filed a defamation and damages lawsuit against Sara Netanyahu, the wife of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, over remarks suggesting that he had prior knowledge of the surprise Hamas attack on October 7, 2023. According to Israeli media reports, Golan launched…
Cargo Ship Fire at China’s Qingdao Port Leaves 20 Dead, Five Missing
Qingdao (HRNW)- A fire that broke out aboard a cargo ship at China’s Qingdao Port has left at least 20 people dead and five others missing. According to media reports, the fire erupted aboard the Ocean Melody, which was docked at the port for repairs. A total of 42 people were on board at the time…
Trump Pledges $5,000 Payment to Americans if Republicans Retain Congress
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has pledged that every adult American citizen could receive $5,000 if the Republican Party retains control of both the House of Representatives and the Senate in the November midterm elections. Addressing a Republican Party midterm convention in Dallas, Trump described the proposal as the “Trump Dividend” and said the funds…
Merz Cancels Call With Trump After US President Praises AfD Election Success
Berlin (HRNW)- German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has cancelled a scheduled phone conversation with US President Donald Trump, just hours after Trump publicly welcomed the electoral success of Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) party in regional elections. A spokesperson for Merz did not give a reason for the cancellation but clarified that it was not caused…
Yemen Defense Minister’s Convoy Attacked in Al-Dhalea, Two Guards and Child Injured
Aden (HRNW)- The convoy of Yemeni Defense Minister Taher Al-Aqili came under attack in Al-Dhalea province, leaving the convoy temporarily besieged by armed gunmen. Some reports initially claimed that the Defense Minister had been taken hostage; however, the latest information indicates that he managed to leave the area following tribal mediation. According to local reports, gunmen…
Passenger Ferry Fire Near Philippines Leaves 5 Dead, 87 Missing
Manila (HRNW)- At least five people have died and 87 remain missing after a fire broke out aboard a passenger ferry near the Philippines’ Palawan province. According to media reports, the ferry was traveling from Manila to Coron with 134 people on board, including 117 passengers and 17 crew members. So far, 42 people have been…