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Evidence Emerges of Russian Mi-28 Attack Helicopters in Tehran Iran
Tehran (HRNW)- A US defense website has reported emerging evidence that Russian-made Mi-28 Havoc attack helicopters have been supplied to Iran. Recently, a video circulating on social media reportedly shows a Mi-28NE helicopter flying over Tehran, though the location and date of the recording could not be independently verified. Earlier images also appeared showing at…
Human Rights Watch Warns of Worsening Rights Violations and Humanitarian Crisis Under Taliban in Afghanistan
Kabul (HRNW)- Human Rights Watch has expressed serious concern over widespread human rights violations in Afghanistan under the Taliban regime in its World Report 2026. The report highlights that justice, fundamental rights, and freedoms have further deteriorated, exacerbating the country’s humanitarian crisis. Corporal punishment, extrajudicial killings, enforced disappearances, and torture have become common, while severe…
Trump Says Iran’s Supreme Leader Should Be Concerned Over Nuclear Talks Iran Affirms Readiness for Dialogue
Washington (HRNW)- US President Donald Trump has said that Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei should be very concerned about the issue of nuclear talks. He said this in an interview with American TV. However, further details of this interview have not been released yet. Responding to a question about Iranian demands made on this occasion,…
Pakistan Opts Out of ICC T20 World Cup Match Against India, ICC Board Meeting Called Amid Speculation
New Delhi (HRNW)- Pakistan has reportedly decided not to play its scheduled match against India in the ICC T20 World Cup, following which Indian media in New Delhi has started speculating about possible sanctions and financial losses for Pakistan. According to Indian media reports, a virtual meeting of the ICC Board is expected to be…
Japan Ainu Policy Revisions Shelved Amid Criticism
Tokyo, Japan (HRNW)- The Japanese government faces domestic and international backlash after shelving plans to revise the Ainu Policy Promotion Act. Rights advocates claim the decision perpetuates a “human rights deficit” regarding indigenous populations, who continue to struggle for meaningful political representation and protection of their cultural identity. Protect indigenous rights: Join our fight for…
UK Crackdown on Protest Rights Intensifies
London, UK (HRNW)– Human rights monitors in the United Kingdom are sounding the alarm over the Crime and Policing Bill 2025. Critics argue the bill utilizes “terrorism-style” legislation to criminalize peaceful assembly. Advocacy groups are urging Parliament to reject the upcoming amendments, warning that the right to protest is under the most significant threat in decades….
India NHRC Probes Police Complicity in Violence
New Delhi, India (HRNW)– The National Human Rights Commission (India) has taken suo motu cognizance of a horrific gang-rape case in Uttar Pradesh, where a sub-inspector is allegedly among the perpetrators. The Commission has issued an urgent notice to the Director General of Police, demanding accountability for reports that the victim’s family was initially turned away…
USA AI Bias Legislation Reintroduced
Washington D.C., USA (HRNW)- Lawmakers in the United States have officially reintroduced the Eliminating Bias in Algorithmic Systems (BIAS) Act. This legislation mandates that federal agencies utilizing artificial intelligence must establish dedicated civil rights offices. The move aims to protect vulnerable communities from discriminatory automated decision-making in housing, healthcare, and law enforcement. Support our mission: Help…
U.S. Treasury Sanctions Iranian Officials Amid Global Human Rights Outcry
Washington, USA (HRNW)- The U.S. Department of the Treasury has announced sweeping sanctions against high-ranking Iranian officials, including Ali Larijani, Secretary of the Supreme Council for National Security. The move comes as a response to the “brutal crackdown” on peaceful protesters in Iran, where thousands have reportedly been killed or injured. Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized that…
UKRAINE UN Issues $2.3 Billion Appeal as Winter Crisis Deepens
Ukraine (HRNW)- As temperatures in Kyiv plunge to -15°C, the United Nations has launched a $2.3 billion humanitarian appeal to support 4.1 million vulnerable Ukrainians. Human rights monitors confirmed that 2025 was the deadliest year for civilians since the 2022 invasion, with over 2,500 killed. Constant strikes on energy infrastructure have left millions without heating…