trade
International

EU Fines AliExpress €550 Million

By BPN News Desk
The European Commission has imposed a record €550 million penalty, equivalent to about $629 million, on Alibaba-owned AliExpress for failing to adequately address the sale of illegal, unsafe and counterfeit products. It is the largest fine issued under the European Union’s Digital Services Act. EU Fines AliExpress €550 Million The penalty followed an investigation launched
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Business

iPhone 18 Pro May Launch in September

By BPN News Desk
Apple is expected to introduce the iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max in September 2026, although the company has not officially confirmed the launch date or specifications. Industry reports suggest the premium models could receive upgrades to their displays, processors, cameras and connectivity features. iPhone 18 Pro September Launch Apple is reportedly preparing […]
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International

Judge Approves $1.5 Billion Anthropic Deal

By BPN News Desk
A US federal judge has approved a $1.5 billion settlement between artificial intelligence company Anthropic and authors who accused it of unlawfully acquiring pirated copies of their books. The agreement is considered the largest known copyright recovery in US history. Anthropic Copyright Settlement Approved US District Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín granted final approval
oil
International

Goldman Warns Brent Could Cross $120

By BPN News Desk
Goldman Sachs has warned that Brent crude could rise above $120 a barrel by the fourth quarter of 2026 if disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz continue. However, the investment bank stressed that this is an upside-risk scenario rather than its central forecast. Brent Crude Could Cross $120 Goldman Sachs analysts said […]
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Cricket Sports

Pat Cummins Returns for Bangladesh Test Series

By BPN News Desk
Australia have recalled captain Pat Cummins, Josh Hazlewood and Nathan Lyon for the two-Test home series against Bangladesh, restoring three senior bowlers after injury-disrupted campaigns during the Ashes. Pat Cummins Returns as Australia Captain Cummins is in line to play his first Test since December after recovering from a back injury. Hazlewood, who missed the […]
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Football Sports

Messi Thanks Fans After World Cup Defeat

By BPN News Desk
Lionel Messi has thanked Argentina supporters following their 1-0 extra-time defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, admitting that the disappointment would take time to overcome while praising his team’s journey. Messi Addresses Argentina World Cup Defeat Messi said the pain of losing the final was immense and that the emotional wound […]
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Health

Filtered Coffee Linked to Slower Ageing

By BPN News Desk
Filtered coffee consumption was associated with slower biological ageing than instant coffee in a large UK study. However, researchers cautioned that the findings show an association and do not prove that brewing method directly changes the ageing process. Filtered Coffee and Biological Ageing Researchers analysed health and dietary data from 49,414 participants in the UK
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International

US-Iran Conflict Dominates ASEAN Talks

By BPN News Desk
Foreign ministers from ASEAN have opened high-level talks in Manila amid growing concern that renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran could disrupt energy supplies, accelerate inflation and weaken economic growth across Southeast Asia. ASEAN Discusses US-Iran Conflict Diplomats from the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations expressed serious
North Korea
International

North Korea Reaffirms Support for Russia

By BPN News Desk
North Korea has reaffirmed its support for Russia’s war against Ukraine following high-level talks in Moscow, as Pyongyang and Moscow continue expanding their political, military and economic partnership. North Korea Backs Russia on Ukraine North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov for their third strategic dialogue. Pyongyang
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International

Afghanistan Floods Kill 23, Over 100 Missing

By BPN News Desk
Rescue teams are searching through rubble in eastern Afghanistan after flash floods killed at least 23 people in Nuristan province. Around 80 people were injured and more than 100 remained missing as authorities warned that the toll could rise. Afghanistan Flash Flood Death Toll Torrential rain triggered sudden flooding across Parun, the provincial capital, and […]