International

Macron Hits Back After Trump Remarks

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Macron Hits Back After Trump Remarks French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back against fresh remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, opening another round of public friction between the two leaders at a time of wider strain between Washington and European allies. The exchange has drawn attention not only because of the personal tone […]

International

Iran Missile Launchers Still Remain Intact – US Intelligence

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

A fresh U.S. intelligence assessment suggests Iran still retains a significant part of its missile and drone capability despite weeks of American and Israeli strikes. The finding appears to challenge earlier public claims from Washington that Tehran’s offensive capacity had been largely broken. Iran Missile Launchers Still Operational According to the assessment, around

International

Pakistan Fuel Prices Surge Amid Oil Shock

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Pakistan Fuel Prices Surge Amid Oil Shock Pakistan has announced another sharp increase in fuel prices as global crude markets remain volatile during the Middle East conflict. The new rates, which take effect from Friday, mark the second major revision in less than a month and are expected to add further pressure on inflation and […]

International

Iran Flags Gulf Bridge Targets After Strike

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Tehran has signalled possible retaliation against key bridges in Gulf countries and Jordan after a major strike damaged the B1 bridge near Karaj, west of Tehran. The latest development has added another layer of tension to the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, with infrastructure now emerging as a visible part of the battlefield. Iran Gulf Bridge Retaliation […]

International

Trump Warns Iran After Bridge Strike

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Trump Warns Iran After Bridge Strike U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric on Iran after a major strike destroyed a newly built bridge west of Tehran that has been described in multiple reports as one of the country’s tallest or largest bridge structures. The incident has intensified fears of a wider conflict, with Trump […]

Op-Eds Opinion

India Has Critical Minerals, But No Buyers: The Auction Model Has Failed

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

India recently cancelled multiple critical mineral block auctions after receiving little to no interest from bidders. This was not a minor administrative setback. It was a clear signal from the global market. India may have the minerals, but it does not yet have the conditions that attract serious capital. The assumption that announcing auctions will […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Saudi Jabs to Macron Mockery: Trump Is Burning Bridges Fast

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

In quick succession, the President of the United States has taken public swipes at Saudi leadership and Emmanuel Macron, not over some carefully argued policy dispute, but through the sort of cheap, personal sneering one expects from a washed-up television bully, not the occupant of the White House. This is not candour. This is not […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Tejas Set To Fly Again, IAF Gets Back Critical Numbers It Cannot Spare

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

The clearance of the HAL Tejas Mk1 fleet to resume flying by April 8 may look like a routine operational update. It is anything but. For the Indian Air Force, which is already operating below its sanctioned fighter strength, this is the return of capacity it simply cannot afford to lose, even temporarily. Tejas Clearance […]

International

Pasteur Institute In Tehran Damaged In Attack

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Pasteur Institute In Tehran Damaged In Attack Iran’s Health Ministry says the Pasteur Institute of Iran, one of the country’s oldest medical research centres, was severely damaged in an attack on Tehran. The claim adds to growing concern over the widening impact of the war on civilian and scientific infrastructure, especially facilities linked to public […]

International

Philippines Reaches Iran Seafarer Understanding

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Philippines Reaches Iran Understanding On Seafarers The Philippines says it has reached a “positive understanding” with Iran on the safety of Filipino seafarers and the security of the country’s energy supplies, as tensions in and around the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten commercial shipping. The development comes as Manila tries to protect both its […]