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Russia and Ukraine Exchange 314 Prisoners After Abu Dhabi Talks, No Breakthrough on War Agreement
Abu Dhabi (HRNW)- Following two days of talks in Abu Dhabi, Russia and Ukraine have exchanged 314 prisoners, marking the first major prisoner swap in five months, but no significant progress has been made on a broader agreement to end the war. The talks, mediated by the United States, were described as detailed and positive,…
Saudi Arabia to Begin Hajj 2026 Visa Issuance on February 8, Early Preparations Underway
Mecca (HRNW)- The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced that the issuance of visas for Hajj 2026 will begin on February 8. This year, the process has started earlier than usual to ensure timely completion of Hajj arrangements and provide improved facilities to pilgrims. According to the ministry, all service contracts for international…
Trump Claims to Have Prevented Three Nuclear Wars Calls for Modern Arms Agreement
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has said that he stopped three nuclear wars last year in 2026. US President Donald Trump said in an address at an event that the United States is the most powerful country in the world and that he stopped nuclear wars between Pakistan and India, Iran and Israel, and…
Tragic Death of Young Woman in Hyderabad After Jumping from Office Building
Hyderabad (HRNW)- A tragic incident took place in the Indian city of Hyderabad, where a young girl ended her life by jumping from the office building of a private company located within the limits of KPHB police station. 23-year-old Anita, a resident of Madanapalle village in Chittoor district, was living in Hyderabad and was working…
Erdogan Says Turkey Working to Prevent Middle East Conflict Amid US-Iran Tensions
Cairo (HRNW)- Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan says he is trying to prevent the Middle East from falling into a new conflict due to tensions between the United States and Iran. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said this while talking to reporters on the plane after returning from a visit to Egypt yesterday. Recep Tayyip…
Suryakumar Yadav Confirms India Will Participate in T20 World Cup in Sri Lanka Despite Pakistan Match Uncertainty
Colombo (HRNW)- Indian cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav has announced that the Indian team will definitely go to Sri Lanka for the T20 World Cup regardless of whether there is a match with Pakistan or not. Suryakumar Yadav said that as per the government’s instructions, it has been decided to play the match at a…
Sri Lanka Appeals to Pakistan to Reconsider T20 World Cup Match Boycott Against India
Colombo (HRNW)- Sri Lanka has appealed to Pakistan to reconsider its decision to boycott the match against India in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. According to foreign media reports, Sri Lanka Cricket has formally requested the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) to reconsider its decision not to play the match against arch-rivals India. According…
Iran Deploys Khorramshahr 4 Ballistic Missiles in Underground Sites Amid Regional Tensions
Tehran (HRNW)- Iran has deployed its powerful ballistic missile Khorramshahr 4 in secret underground locations. According to reports, this missile is capable of reaching Israel in just 10 minutes, which is being described as a significant development in the context of tension in the region. Informed sources say that the purpose of the underground deployment…
UN Experts Condemn Israel’s Proposed Mandatory Death Penalty Law Cite Threat to Palestinians’ Right to Life
Geneva (HRNW)- United Nations human rights experts have urged Israel to withdraw a proposed law imposing the mandatory death penalty for alleged terrorism offences, warning that it would violate the fundamental human right to life and disproportionately target Palestinians. More than a dozen independent UN experts stated that the Israeli parliament initially approved the bill…
New START Treaty Between US and Russia Expires No Active Nuclear Arms Control Agreement Remains
Washington/ Moscow (HRNW)- The last major nuclear arms control agreement between the United States and Russia, New START, officially expired today, February 5, leaving no active strategic nuclear control framework between the two countries. According to foreign media reports, neither side has agreed on an extension of the treaty nor made progress on an alternative…