International

UK Concerned Over Israel Lebanon Expansion

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

The United Kingdom has voiced deep concern over Israel’s plan to expand its ground operations in southern Lebanon, warning that any further escalation could worsen an already severe humanitarian crisis. The statement came after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the military to broaden its invasion, prompting fresh diplomatic alarm in London. UK Raises

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India-Bound Iranian Plane Hit In Strike

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

An Iranian aircraft scheduled to fly to India for a humanitarian mission was reportedly damaged in a US airstrike at Mashhad airport, according to Iranian officials. The claim has added a new diplomatic dimension to the conflict, as the aircraft was allegedly meant to collect medical supplies and aid from New Delhi. India-Bound Iranian Plane […]

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Pakistan Envoy Heads To China Over Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Pakistan Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar is set to visit China as the Iran war enters its fifth week, with uncertainty still surrounding possible talks between Washington and Tehran. The visit comes at a time when both Pakistan and China are publicly backing dialogue, even as signals from the United States and Iran remain mixed. Pakistan […]

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Bihar Temple Stampede Kills 8 In Nalanda

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

A stampede at the Sheetala Mata temple in Bihar’s Nalanda district killed at least eight women and injured six others on Tuesday morning after a sudden rush of devotees turned chaotic. The incident took place in the Maghra area of Bihar Sharif, where a large crowd had gathered for prayers on the last Tuesday of […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Brother of Masood Azhar Dead Under Unexplained Circumstances

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

The reported death of Mohammad Tahir Anwar, brother of Jaish-e-Mohammed chief Masood Azhar, in Pakistan has once again brought attention to the opaque world in which terror networks operate and, more importantly, how they are sustained. The circumstances remain unclear. There is no official cause of death, no transparent investigation, and no attempt by Pakistani […]

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Iran Panel Approves Hormuz Toll Plan

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Iran’s parliament has moved a step closer to formalising a new toll regime for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as the Gulf waterway remains severely disrupted by the ongoing regional war. The proposal, approved by a parliamentary commission on Monday, would allow Iran to impose charges on transit traffic and tighten restrictions on […]

Op-Eds Opinion

The Day Iran Spoke, Pakistan Fell Silent, Congress Lost Its Talking Point, and Modi Won the Diplomacy Battle

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

The narrative around India’s role in the ongoing West Asia crisis was being shaped loudly, and perhaps a bit prematurely. As tensions escalated between Iran and its adversaries, Pakistan began projecting itself as a key diplomatic bridge, working alongside Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Back home, this was quickly picked up by Rahul Gandhi and the […]

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A UN-Linked Diplomat Quits Over Nuclear Fears: What Exactly Is Being Planned For Iran

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

At a time when the United States is rapidly increasing its military presence around Iran, a relatively lesser-known but UN-linked representative, Mohamad Safa, has triggered global debate with a dramatic resignation and a serious allegation. Safa, associated with a UN-accredited organisation, claimed that preparations for a possible nuclear scenario involving Iran are

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Iran Urges Saudi Arabia To Expel US Forces

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has called on Saudi Arabia to remove US forces from its territory, saying it is time for the kingdom to reconsider its security alignment. His remarks come amid rising regional tensions and reflect Tehran’s continuing effort to frame the United States as the main source of instability in West Asia. […]

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Marco Rubio Says US Got Positive Iran Message

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the United States has privately received encouraging messages from Iran, raising hopes in Washington that there may be room for engagement with parts of the Iranian establishment. His remarks suggest the US believes divisions are emerging within Iran’s leadership at a time of continuing tension over Tehran’s nuclear […]