International

Pakistan To Repay $2 Billion UAE Loan

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Pakistan is set to repay a $2 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates this month after Abu Dhabi sought its return, adding fresh pressure on Islamabad’s already fragile external finances. The move is expected to weigh on Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves at a time when the country remains heavily dependent on external support and […]

International

Drone Debris Damages Oracle Building In Dubai

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Drone debris damaged the facades of two buildings in Dubai, including one used by US technology company Oracle, as regional tensions linked to the Iran-US conflict continued to spill beyond direct military targets. Authorities said the debris came from intercepted drones and confirmed that no injuries were reported in the incident. Oracle Building Damaged In […]

International

Khawaja Asif Warns India Of Wider Conflict

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a fresh threat against India, saying any future conflict would go far beyond the limited border zone seen in past confrontations. His remarks came after Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that any new misadventure by Pakistan would trigger an unprecedented and decisive response from India. Khawaja Asif […]

International

India, Azerbaijan Move To Reset Ties

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

India, Azerbaijan Move To Reset Ties India and Azerbaijan have begun efforts to repair bilateral ties nearly a year after tensions strained the relationship, with both sides holding fresh diplomatic talks in Baku to move the relationship back on track. The discussions focused on rebuilding trust and expanding cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, […]

South India State News

Shashi Tharoor Convoy Stopped In Kerala

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Shashi Tharoor Convoy Stopped In Kerala Congress MP Shashi Tharoor’s convoy was allegedly stopped in Kerala’s Malappuram district while he was travelling to campaign for a party candidate, with one member of his security team reportedly attacked during the disruption. Police have registered a case and detained suspects as the incident has drawn attention during […]

International

Iran May Sustain Hormuz Pressure: Intel

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Fresh intelligence assessments have raised fears that Iran may not ease pressure on the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, keeping one of the world’s most important energy routes under prolonged threat. The warning comes as the Gulf waterway remains only partially accessible, with some non-US and non-Israeli linked vessels managing to pass while broader shipping […]

International

Afghanistan Earthquake Felt In Jammu And Kashmir

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

A strong earthquake in Afghanistan sent tremors across parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday night, causing brief panic among residents but no immediate reports of damage or injuries in the Union Territory. The quake was also felt in other parts of north India, including Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, as authorities monitored the situation. Afghanistan […]

International

Iran Rejects US 48-Hour Ceasefire Proposal

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Iran has reportedly rejected a US-backed proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, signalling that Tehran is not yet ready to pause hostilities despite rising regional pressure. The reported refusal comes at a time when military tensions between Iran and the United States have sharply intensified, with the latest developments pointing to a further breakdown in backchannel […]

International

US-Iran Tensions Rise After Jet Downing Near Hormuz

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

A fresh military incident near the Strait of Hormuz has sharply raised tensions in the US-Iran conflict after reports said another American aircraft was brought down on Friday. Iranian forces claimed responsibility for the strike, while President Donald Trump said the escalation would not affect ongoing diplomatic talks, calling the situation part of a broader […]

Cricket Sports

Abhishek Sharma Fined After KKR-SRH Row

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Abhishek Sharma has been fined by the IPL after breaching the league’s Code of Conduct during Sunrisers Hyderabad’s win over Kolkata Knight Riders at Eden Gardens. The sanction came a day after the match, with the league confirming that the SRH opener accepted the punishment. Abhishek Sharma IPL Fine Explained The IPL said Abhishek Sharma […]