Sanae Takaichi
International

China-Japan Tensions Rise Over Defence Report

By BPN News Desk
Japan has renewed its warning over China’s growing military power, describing Beijing’s activities as its “greatest strategic challenge” in its 2026 defence white paper. China has strongly rejected the assessment and lodged a formal protest with Tokyo, deepening tensions between the two Asian powers. Japan Calls China Greatest Strategic Challenge Japan’s defence report
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International

Saudi, Turkey, Pakistan Plan Defence Pact

By BPN News Desk
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan are reportedly preparing to sign a trilateral defence agreement in Jeddah as the three countries deepen security cooperation amid escalating tensions across West Asia. The agreement has not yet been publicly confirmed by all three governments, but officials familiar with the discussions say its core terms have been agreed. Saudi […]
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International

Netanyahu Calls Modi to Discuss West Asia

By BPN News Desk
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has spoken with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to discuss the latest developments in West Asia and review progress in the India-Israel strategic partnership. The two leaders also reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral cooperation across multiple sectors. Modi and Netanyahu Discuss West Asia During the telephone
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Economy National

Foreign Funding to Indian NGOs Rises Under FCRA

By BPN News Desk
Foreign contributions received by Indian NGOs have increased despite tighter regulations under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act. Government data shows that 16,200 NGOs received ₹22,963 crore in foreign funding during 2024-25, even as the number of organisations holding active FCRA registrations continued to decline. Foreign Funding to NGOs Rises Foreign
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International

Masoud Pezeshkian Says Enemies Failed to Break Iran

By BPN News Desk
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said hostile powers tried to destabilise Iran and push the country towards a fate similar to Syria, but failed because of national unity. In a televised address, he said Iran had remained resilient despite war, sanctions and external political pressure. Pezeshkian Says Iran Avoided Syria’s Fate Pezeshkian said Iran’s enemies […]
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International

JD Vance Warns Iran Deal Will Be Messy

By BPN News Desk
US Vice-President JD Vance has warned that negotiations with Iran are likely to be difficult and time-consuming, saying any agreement would emerge through a “messy” diplomatic process. His remarks come as the Trump administration pushes for an end to the conflict and a broader settlement with Tehran. JD Vance Warns Iran Talks Will Be Difficult […]
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International

Trump Says Iran War Could End Soon

By BPN News Desk
US President Donald Trump has said he believes the war with Iran could end “pretty soon”, arguing that Tehran may not be able to sustain the conflict much longer. His comments came while answering questions from reporters about energy prices and the wider economic impact of the fighting. Trump Predicts Iran War Could End Soon […]