International

Over 60 Countries Condemn Lebanon Peacekeeper Attacks

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

More than 60 countries have joined Indonesia in strongly condemning attacks on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, after recent incidents killed three Indonesian personnel and injured peacekeepers from several other countries. The coordinated diplomatic response reflects growing alarm over the safety of UNIFIL forces as violence in southern Lebanon continues to

International

Iran Denies Islamabad Talks With US

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Iran has denied reports that its negotiating team has reached Islamabad for talks with the United States, casting fresh doubt over the status of the proposed diplomatic channel. The development comes after earlier claims suggested an Iranian delegation was heading to Pakistan for serious discussions linked to the fragile ceasefire. Iran Denies Islamabad Talks Report […]

International

Khawaja Asif Israel Clash Deepens Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif triggered a sharp diplomatic clash after he condemned Israel over its strikes on Lebanon in a social media post that was later deleted. The remarks drew a direct response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding another layer of tension to the already fragile regional ceasefire environment. Khawaja Asif Remarks […]

International

Iran Signals New Phase In Hormuz Control

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has signalled that Tehran is moving into a new phase in its management of the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh questions over maritime security and energy flows through one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors. The statement comes amid a fragile ceasefire environment and continued uncertainty over how Iran […]

International

Iran Says Lebanon Is Part Of Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said Lebanon is an inseparable part of the current ceasefire framework with the United States, directly challenging the position taken by Washington and Israel that the truce does not cover the Lebanon front. His warning came after deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon further strained the fragile pause in […]

International

Gulf Reports No New Iran Aerial Attacks

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

For the first time since the war began on February 28, Gulf countries reported no new hostile aerial attacks from Iran on April 9, offering a brief sign of reduced military activity across the region. The pause came after weeks of repeated missile and drone alerts in several Gulf states and was seen as an […]

International

Israel Questions Pakistan Role In Iran Truce

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Israel has questioned Pakistan’s role in the ongoing Iran ceasefire diplomacy, with its envoy saying Islamabad is not viewed as a credible mediator even as Washington continues to engage it. The remarks add fresh strain to an already fragile ceasefire process that remains under pressure from disputes over Lebanon, regional enforcement and the next round […]

National

Air India Flight Returns To Mumbai Safely

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

An Air India flight bound for Bengaluru returned safely to Mumbai on Thursday shortly after take-off after one of its engines reportedly stalled. The aircraft landed safely and passengers were later assisted with alternative arrangements, while the plane was taken up for technical inspection. Air India Flight Returns To Mumbai Safely The flight, AI2812, was […]

International

Israel Questions Pakistan Role In Iran Truce

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Israel has questioned Pakistan’s role in the ongoing Iran ceasefire diplomacy, with its envoy saying Islamabad is not viewed as a credible mediator even as Washington continues to engage it. The remarks add a fresh diplomatic layer to the fragile regional truce, which is already facing pressure from disputes over Lebanon and the Strait of […]

International

Iran Announces New Hormuz Shipping Routes

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Iran has announced alternative routes for ships travelling through the Strait of Hormuz, signalling an effort to manage maritime traffic through one of the world’s most sensitive energy chokepoints amid continuing regional tensions. The move comes as commercial shipping remains under pressure from security concerns, ceasefire uncertainty and heightened military activity in