International

US May Ease Sanctions on Iranian Oil at Sea

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

The United States may temporarily lift sanctions on Iranian oil stranded on tankers at sea as Washington looks for ways to cool surging crude prices caused by the Strait of Hormuz crisis. The proposal was outlined by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who said the move could quickly add supply to the market during a […]

International

Kim Ju Ae Seen Driving Tank in Public Appearance

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter Kim Ju Ae has appeared in fresh state media images driving a tank during a military drill in Pyongyang, adding to growing attention around her increasingly visible public role. Kim Ju Ae Tank Appearance The latest images showed Ju Ae inside the driver’s hatch of a tank […]

Business Markets

Rupee Falls to Record Low of 93.49

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

The Indian rupee fell sharply to a new all-time low of 93.49 against the US dollar on Friday, extending pressure on the domestic currency as the West Asia conflict pushed crude oil concerns higher and foreign investor outflows continued. Rupee Hits Fresh Record Low At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened at 92.92 […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Ukraine’s Citizens Arrested In India For Myanmar Activities: Why New Delhi Is Acting To Prevent Another Border Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

The arrest of six Ukrainian nationals and one American by India’s National Investigation Agency over alleged activities linked to Myanmar has triggered a swift diplomatic protest from Kyiv. Ukraine has demanded consular access and questioned the basis of the arrests, arguing that the allegations are not yet established. But the core issue for India is […]

International

White House Seeks $200 Billion for Iran War Effort

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

The White House is seeking around $200 billion in additional military funding in the wake of the Iran war, a move that signals the conflict may place a far heavier financial burden on the United States than initially projected. Pentagon Funding Request After Iran War The new funding request is tied to the rising cost […]

International

Trump Says He Has No Plans to Send US Troops to Iran

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

US President Donald Trump said he has no current plans to send American ground troops into Iran, seeking to calm fears of a broader US military escalation as the war moves into a more dangerous stage. He told reporters that he was “not putting troops anywhere,” while also adding that even if he were considering […]

International

Trump Says He Has No Plans to Send US Troops to Iran

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said he has no current plans to send American ground troops into Iran, even as the war enters a more dangerous phase and public concern grows over whether Washington could be drawn into a larger regional conflict. Trump Rules Out Immediate Ground Troop Deployment Speaking to reporters, Trump said he […]

International

Iran Warns of Zero Restraint After Strike Threat

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

Iran Warns of Zero Restraint After New Strike Threat Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi has warned that Tehran will show “zero restraint” if its infrastructure is struck again, while also insisting that any future end to the war must address the damage already inflicted on Iran’s civilian sites. Iran Warns of Zero Restraint Araghchi […]

International

Pakistan Tops Global Terrorism Index in 2026

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

Pakistan has been ranked the country most affected by terrorism in the Global Terrorism Index 2026, even as terrorism-related deaths worldwide fell to their lowest level in a decade. The latest assessment points to a sharp worsening in Pakistan’s internal security situation, driven by militant violence and cross-border instability. Pakistan Terror Ranking In 2026 The […]

International

Joint Statement Urges Hormuz Reopening

By BPN News Desk March 20, 2026

A group of major countries has issued a joint statement calling for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and condemning attacks on commercial shipping and civilian energy infrastructure, as the West Asia conflict continues to disrupt global trade and energy flows. Strait Of Hormuz Joint Statement The statement was issued by Britain, France, Germany, […]