International

Trump Says Iran Wants Deal Despite Public Denial

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

US President Donald Trump said he was “not sure what they are referring to” after Iranian media denied that Tehran was engaged in talks with Washington, while also insisting that Iran “wants to make a deal badly.” The exchange underlined the gap between the public positions of the two sides even as the United States […]

International

Iran Rejects Trump Claims On US Strike Talks

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that talks are underway over pausing U.S. strikes on Tehran’s energy sites, pushing back against Washington’s suggestion that there is a live diplomatic channel producing results. Iran Rejects Trump Claims On Talks Iran made clear that Trump’s description of ongoing talks is not accepted by Tehran. […]

International

Trump Says US Determined To Reach Iran Deal

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration remains strongly determined to reach an agreement with Iran, signalling that Washington is still keeping diplomacy on the table despite weeks of military pressure and rising regional tensions. The remarks suggest the United States is trying to present talks and strategic pressure as parallel tracks rather than opposing

International

Starmer Welcomes Trump Pause On Iran Strikes

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed Donald Trump’s decision to postpone military strikes on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, describing any sign of productive talks as a positive step. The response from Downing Street reflects Britain’s preference for a swift diplomatic resolution as fears of a wider regional conflict continue […]

International

Trump Pauses Iran Strikes As Talks Progress

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said “things are going very well” with Iran after announcing a five-day pause on planned strikes against Iranian power plants, signalling a sudden shift from military escalation to a possible diplomatic opening. The move quickly eased market fears, with oil prices falling as traders reacted to the prospect of talks instead […]

National

PM Modi Flags India Risks From Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the Lok Sabha that the West Asia conflict has become a serious concern for India, warning that disruption around the Strait of Hormuz is affecting trade, energy security and the safety of Indian nationals in the Gulf. He said India’s position remains centred on diplomacy, de-escalation and the protection of […]

International

Iran Says Hormuz Transit Requires Tehran Coordination

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Iran has said that non-belligerent states can pass through the Strait of Hormuz only by coordinating with Tehran, as it coupled restricted access with a fresh warning of immediate retaliation if its power plants or energy infrastructure are attacked. The statement signals that Iran is tightening control over movement through the strategic waterway even without […]

International

China Warns Against Hormuz Escalation

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

China has urged all sides involved in the Strait of Hormuz crisis to stop military action and return to dialogue, warning that continued escalation could trap the region in a vicious cycle driven by force. The statement highlights Beijing’s growing concern that conflict around one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints could spiral into […]

International

Air Canada Plane Hits Fire Truck At LaGuardia

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and injuring several others in a major runway accident that forced the temporary closure of one of the busiest airports in the United States. The aircraft had arrived from Montreal when the collision took place during […]

Government Policies National

ED Probes Dubai Property Buys Via Credit Cards

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Indian enforcement authorities have started scrutinising residents who bought property in Dubai using international credit cards, with the Enforcement Directorate reportedly issuing notices in cases where the payment route may have violated foreign exchange rules. The development has drawn attention to the growing legal risks around overseas property purchases that do not