Worshippers in Skardu protest ‘US, Israeli aggression’ during Friday prayers
SKARDU, Friday, March 13, 2026 (WNP): Footage emerging from Skardu, Gilgit-Baltistan, shows large numbers of worshippers during Friday prayers protesting against illegal aggression by the United States and Israel in ongoing regional conflicts. The recordings, shared widely on social media, depict congregants raising banners, chanting slogans, and expressing solidarity with affected populations in the Middle East. Protesters condemned recent military...
China condemns attack on Iranian school, announces $200,000 humanitarian aid
BEIJING, Friday, March 13, 2026 (WNP): Spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China, Guo Jiakun said China strongly condemns indiscriminate attacks against civilians and non-military targets and announced emergency humanitarian assistance for families affected by a deadly strike on a school in Iran. Speaking during a regular press briefing in Beijing, Guo expressed deep sorrow over reports that...
NAB Chairman hosts Iftar for Pakistan Sweet Home children, pledges continued support
ISLAMABAD, Friday, March 13, 2026 (WNP): Chairman of the National Accountability Bureau, Nazir Ahmad Butt, hosted a special Iftar dinner in honor of the children of Pakistan Sweet Home, bringing together orphaned children and cadets from the institution’s Pre-Cadet College for a gathering focused on encouragement and support for their future. A large number of students, including cadets from the...
Iranian Filmmaker Majid Majidi calls for global voices against injustice amid Middle East conflict
TEHRAN, Thursday, March 12, 2026 (WNP): Renowned Iranian filmmaker Majid Majidi has issued a strong message of solidarity with the people of Iran, saying the country is standing firm amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and calling on artists, intellectuals and free-thinking individuals around the world to speak out against human suffering and injustice. In a statement released during...
Russian EMERCOM dispatches 13 tonnes of medical aid to Iran via Azerbaijan
MOSCOW/BAKU, Thursday, March 12, 2026 (WNP): Ministry of the Russian Federation for Civil Defence, Emergencies and Elimination of Consequences of Natural Disasters (EMERCOM) has delivered more than 13 tonnes of medical supplies to Azerbaijan for onward transfer to the people of Iran, as humanitarian efforts intensify amid the worsening regional crisis. According to official statements, the aid shipment—consisting primarily of...
Iran reaffirms support for Palestine on International Quds Day, accuses Israel, allies of regional destabilization
TEHRAN, Thursday, March 12, 2026 (WNP): The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran on Monday reaffirmed its strong support for the Palestinian cause, describing International Quds Day as a symbol of global opposition to occupation and injustice. In a statement issued on the occasion, the ministry said the day—observed annually on the last Friday of Ramadan following its designation by...
Drone attack triggers fires at Oman’s strategic Salalah Port as Iran denies role
MUSCAT, Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (WNP): Fires continued to rage at the strategic Port of Salalah in southern Oman after multiple drone strikes hit fuel storage facilities, triggering large blazes and prompting emergency services to launch extensive firefighting operations. Omani authorities said several unmanned aerial vehicles were intercepted by air defenses, but some drones managed to strike fuel tanks at...
PPP leaders join Iftar with Pakistan Sweet Home children, call for support for orphans
ISLAMABAD, Wednesday, March 11, 2026 (WNP): Central Secretary Information of the Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP), Nadeem Afzal Chan hosted an Iftar dinner in honour of children from Pakistan Sweet Home, bringing together political leaders, social figures and members of the business community to express solidarity with underprivileged children. The event was attended by several prominent personalities, including former prime minister...
Azerbaijan sends relief convoy to Iran carrying food, water, medicines
TEHRAN, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (WNP): The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev has ordered the dispatch of humanitarian assistance to Iran to help meet the urgent needs of the neighboring country’s population amid the ongoing regional crisis. The announcement was made by Ali Alizada, Azerbaijan’s Ambassador to Iran and Permanent Representative to the Economic Cooperation Organization (ECO), who said the...
Trump announces temporary waiver of oil sanctions, including Russia, to stabilize global energy markets amid Middle East conflict
WASHINGTON, Tuesday, March 10, 2026 (WNP): U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to remove or temporarily waive certain oil-related sanctions, including restrictions affecting Russia, in a move aimed at stabilizing global energy markets amid the rapidly escalating conflict in the Middle East. Speaking at a news conference in Florida, Trump said the United States would lift sanctions on some...