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Oil Spill from Stranded Tanker Reaches Oman’s Coast, Raising Environmental Concerns
Muscat (HRNW)- Oil leaking from a large tanker stranded off the coast of Oman has begun moving toward the shoreline, raising concerns about environmental pollution and potential damage to marine ecosystems. According to Reuters, the International Maritime Organization (IMO) said the tanker Caroline Basengyi, which was carrying crude oil from Russia to Asia, became stranded off…
Drone Strike Destroys Major Power Substation in Libya’s Zawiya, Disrupting Electricity Supply
Tripoli (HRNW)- A drone strike on a major electricity substation in the western Libyan city of Zawiya has caused a large fire, completely destroying the facility and disrupting electricity supplies to southern parts of the city. According to Libya’s state-owned General Electricity Company, the substation was targeted by a drone on Wednesday. The facility caught fire…
Iranian Media Claims Seven US Sailors Killed in Alleged USS Abraham Lincoln Riot
Washington (HRNW)- An Iranian media report has claimed that seven US sailors were killed and several others injured during an alleged violent altercation aboard the US aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln. According to Tasnim News, citing an unidentified military source, the incident allegedly occurred amid growing unrest among the ship’s crew over what was described as…
Air India Pilot’s Second Drug Test Reportedly Positive After 300-Foot Drop During Flight
New Delhi (HRNW), August 12, 2026: The captain of an Air India flight from Phuket, Thailand, to New Delhi has reportedly tested positive for marijuana in a second drug test, according to Indian media reports. The incident reportedly occurred on August 4, 2026, when the aircraft suddenly lost approximately 300 feet in altitude during the…
US Energy Agency Raises Oil Price Forecasts as Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Persist
Washington (HRNW)- The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has significantly increased its forecast for global crude oil prices this year amid continued disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Al Jazeera, the EIA raised its forecast for the average price of Brent crude oil this year from $81.91 to $86.81 per barrel,…
California State Senate Unanimously Passes Resolution Honoring Pakistan and Pakistani-American Community
Sacramento (HRNW)- The California State Senate has unanimously passed a resolution paying tribute to Pakistan and highlighting the longstanding relations between Pakistan and the United States, as well as the significant contributions of the Pakistani-American community to California’s economy, culture and social life. The resolution, presented by Senator Melissa Hurtado, recognized the important role played by…
Iran Claims No US Warships Currently Present in Persian Gulf
Tehran (HRNW)- Iran’s Revolutionary Guards have claimed that there are currently no US warships in the Persian Gulf, saying the US naval presence in the region has ended following the recent war involving Iran. According to foreign media reports, Revolutionary Guards spokesman Brigadier General Hossein Mohebbi said in a statement that between 30 and 40 US…
Revolutionary Guards Advisor Claims Iran Has Gained Military Experience and Sees US Forces as Weaker
Tehran (HRNW)- Mohammad Reza Naqdi, an advisor to the commander of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards, has claimed that Iran has gained significant military experience during its ongoing conflict with the United States and that US military capabilities appeared weaker than Tehran had previously estimated. In an interview with the American broadcaster PBS, Naqdi said Iran had so…
Pentagon Documents Report 153 Civilian Deaths in US Airstrikes on Yemen
Washington (HRNW)- US Department of Defense documents reportedly show that 153 civilians were killed and 243 injured in US airstrikes and military operations in Yemen last year, according to a US media report. Citing Pentagon documents, the report said civilians were affected during several US military operations in Yemen, with the majority of reported civilian deaths…
U.S. Airstrikes in Yemen: Pentagon Acknowledges Death of More Than 150 Civilians
Sana’a (HRNW), August 12, 2026: The Pentagon has acknowledged that more than 150 civilians were killed in U.S. airstrikes in Yemen, while 247 people were also injured, according to a 12-page Pentagon report. The report details casualties resulting from three U.S. military operations conducted in April 2025, including civilian deaths and injuries linked to the…