International

Mexico Halts US Deliveries Amid Tariff Uncertainty

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

Mexico’s national postal service, Correos de Mexico, has suspended all package deliveries to the United States starting Wednesday. The decision follows confusion over the termination of the “de minimis” duty exemption, which previously allowed duty-free entry for packages valued under $800. Billions in Trade Impacted In 2024, more than 1.3 billion packages worth over $64

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Neeraj Chopra Says 90m Throw Wasn’t Technically Perfect

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

Olympic champion Neeraj Chopra admitted ahead of the 2025 Diamond League Final in Zurich that his celebrated 90.23m throw in Doha was not technically perfect. While the mark broke the long-awaited 90m barrier for Indian athletics, Chopra said the execution could still be refined and that his ultimate aim remains delivering the “perfect throw.” Technique […]

International

UN Inspectors Return, Iran Limits Cooperation

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has resumed limited activities in Iran after months of suspended access. Inspectors were allowed into the Bushehr nuclear power plant to oversee fuel replacement, but Iran stressed this step does not amount to full cooperation. No Wider Access Granted Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that no formal agreement has […]

International

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Plans Major Visa Policy Shift

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has proposed ending the decades-old “duration of status” system for F, J, and I visa holders, including students, exchange visitors, and foreign journalists. The change would introduce fixed admission periods, replacing the flexible stay framework tied to ongoing program enrollment. Fixed Stay Periods and Stricter Rules Under

National

Trade Must Be Voluntary, Says Mohan Bhagwat

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat said that international trade should happen voluntarily and not under pressure. Speaking at a centenary lecture, he emphasized that trade decisions must reflect India’s interests and should not be dictated by external coercion. Call for Swadeshi and Self-Reliance Bhagwat underlined that self-reliance, or aatmnirbharta, does not mean shutting down

International

Argentina Eases Entry for Indians with US Visas

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

Argentina has announced a new rule allowing Indian citizens holding valid US tourist visas to enter the country without needing a separate Argentine visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE). The decision, confirmed by Ambassador Mariano Caucino on X, was published in the Official Gazette and takes immediate effect. Immigration Directorate to Approve Entries Under the

International

Peter Navarro Accuses India of Fueling Conflict

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro sparked a diplomatic storm on August 27 by calling the Ukraine conflict “Modi’s war.” In a television interview, Navarro alleged that India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian crude oil was indirectly funding Moscow’s military campaign. He argued that the revenue Russia earns from these energy sales is being used […]

International

China Rejects Nuclear Talks with US, Russia

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

China has rejected the proposal to join trilateral nuclear disarmament talks with the United States and Russia, calling the move “unreasonable and unrealistic.” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun explained that Beijing’s nuclear stockpile cannot be compared with Washington and Moscow, which collectively control the vast majority of global nuclear warheads. He

International

Interest Rises Following Trump’s Assertion

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

Following U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim in July that Pakistan holds “massive oil reserves,” several American companies have expressed interest in exploring opportunities in Pakistan’s energy sector. The U.S. envoy in Islamabad confirmed increased inquiries from firms keen on oil, gas, and mineral projects. Government Works to Attract Exploration Bids Pakistan’s

International

Russia Rejects EU Troops, Delays Ukraine Summit

By BPN News Desk August 28, 2025

Moscow has rejected proposals for the deployment of European Union troops in Ukraine, calling the idea unacceptable and dangerous. Russian officials said such a move would escalate the conflict and stressed that any security guarantees for Ukraine must involve Russia directly. No Putin–Zelenskyy Meeting Planned Soon The Kremlin ruled out the possibility of a swift […]