International

Iran Confirms Esmail Khatib Killed in Strike

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

Iran Confirms Esmail Khatib Killed in Strike Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has confirmed that Intelligence Minister Esmail Khatib was killed in an Israeli strike, marking one of the most significant losses for Tehran’s security establishment since the latest phase of the Iran-Israel conflict sharply escalated. Esmail Khatib Death Confirmed The confirmation came after

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Tulsi Gabbard Flags Pakistan in US Threat List

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has identified Pakistan, China, Russia and North Korea among the major nuclear and missile-related threats facing the United States, placing Pakistan in a wider group of countries viewed in Washington as capable of posing serious long-range strategic risks. Tulsi Gabbard Nuclear Threat Warning While presenting the 2026

International

FBI Probes Joe Kent After Counterterror Exit

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

Joe Kent, who recently stepped down as director of the US National Counterterrorism Center, is now under FBI investigation over whether he improperly disclosed classified information, adding a new layer to the controversy around his departure from the Trump administration. Joe Kent FBI Investigation US media reports said the FBI is examining whether Kent leaked […]

International

Qatar LNG Plant Hit as Gulf Energy Risks Rise

By BPN News Desk March 19, 2026

Qatar LNG Plant Hit as Gulf Energy Risks Rise Qatar’s Ras Laffan Industrial City, home to the world’s largest LNG export hub, was hit in the latest round of attacks on Gulf energy infrastructure, with Qatari authorities reporting extensive damage but no casualties after facilities had been evacuated in advance. The strike added to fears […]

International

Afghanistan-Pakistan Pause Fighting For Eid

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to temporarily pause military operations for Eid al-Fitr, offering a brief break in hostilities after one of the deadliest episodes in their recent conflict. The announcement came even as both sides continued to clash over what exactly was targeted in the Kabul bombing that triggered fresh outrage and deepened regional […]

International

Iran Launches Revenge Missile Attack On Israel

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Iran launched a fresh missile attack on Israel, describing it as retaliation for the killing of senior Iranian officials in recent Israeli strikes. The latest barrage marked another escalation in the widening war, with Israeli air defences once again coming under pressure as Tehran signalled that targeted assassinations would draw a direct response. Iran Launches […]

International

Iran Threatens Gulf Energy Facilities

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Iran has threatened to strike major energy facilities across the Gulf after attacks on infrastructure linked to its South Pars gas field, marking a sharp escalation in the regional conflict and raising new fears over global energy security. The warning comes as oil and gas markets remain on edge over the possibility that the war […]

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Mojtaba Khamenei Vows Revenge Over Larijani Killing

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has vowed retaliation after the killing of senior Iranian security official Ali Larijani, describing the strike as a crime that will not go unanswered. His remarks come as tensions remain high following targeted attacks on senior Iranian figures and growing fears of further escalation involving the United States and Israel. […]

Business

Nvidia Sees $1 Trillion AI Chip Opportunity

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

Nvidia has said the revenue opportunity for its artificial intelligence chip business could reach at least $1 trillion through 2027, as the company sharpens its focus on AI inference, the fast-growing segment that powers real-time responses from AI systems. The forecast was presented by chief executive Jensen Huang at the company’s annual GTC developer conference, […]

National

Russian Oil Tanker Diverts From China To India

By BPN News Desk March 18, 2026

A Russian oil tanker that was originally headed to China has changed course and is now sailing to India, underlining how the Gulf conflict is reshaping global crude trade flows. The diversion comes as Indian refiners sharply raise purchases from Russia to offset supply disruptions linked to the war in West Asia and continued stress […]