International

South Korea Moves to Normalize Relations with China

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

South Korea has expressed its intent to normalize ties with China and strengthen economic cooperation. A delegation led by former parliament speaker Park Byeong-seug delivered a personal message from President Lee Jae-myung to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The letter included an invitation for President Xi Jinping to attend the APEC summit in October. Strategic […]

International

Zelensky Vows to Keep Fighting as Ukraine Marks Independence Day

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed that Ukraine will continue to fight for its freedom and independence as the country marked its 34th Independence Day. He said Ukraine is “not a victim, it is a fighter,” underlining the nation’s determination to resist Russia’s invasion. Push for Peace and Sovereignty Zelensky called for a “just peace” based […]

International

South Korea’s Lee Meets Trump with Trade and Security on Agenda

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington for his first bilateral summit. The meeting comes after Lee’s election victory in June and follows a trade deal that eased tariff tensions between the two countries. Trade Agreement and Investments In July, both nations agreed to reduce U.S. tariffs on South […]

International

Bangladesh Rejects Pakistan Claim on 1971 War Settlements

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

Bangladesh formally rejected a statement by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister who claimed that the unresolved issues from the 1971 war had been settled twice. The claim was made during a recent diplomatic meeting but prompted strong pushback from Bangladeshi officials. Dhaka’s Stance on Unresolved History Bangladesh insisted several core matters remain unresolved, including

International

West Accused of Blocking Peace Talks, Lavrov Denies Civilian Targeting

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Western nations are blocking peace efforts in Ukraine. Speaking in an interview, he alleged that European leaders were undermining negotiations and “searching for reasons to prevent talks.” He contrasted their approach with what he described as Donald Trump’s openness to diplomacy. Denial of Civilian Attacks Lavrov rejected

Business

Oil Prices Rise After Ukrainian Strikes on Russian Energy

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

Oil prices inched higher after Ukrainian drone attacks on Russian energy facilities sparked supply concerns. Brent crude was trading near $67.76 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) reached about $63.73. Damage to Russian Facilities The strikes targeted major infrastructure, including a reactor at a Russian nuclear plant, the Ust-Luga fuel export terminal,

Health

U.S. Confirms Travel-Related Human Screwworm Case in Maryland

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

Health officials confirmed the first U.S. case of New World screwworm infection this year. The patient, a traveler returning from Central America—either El Salvador or Guatemala—is being treated in Maryland. What Is the Screwworm Parasite? The New World screwworm is a parasitic fly whose larvae infest open wounds of warm-blooded animals and, in rare cases, […]

International

Trump Threatens Troops in Baltimore Amid Crime Feud

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on social media that he could send federal troops into Baltimore to “quickly clean up the crime.” The threat came after Maryland Governor Wes Moore invited him to join a neighborhood safety walk in the city. Trump compared his proposal to the federal troop deployment in Washington, D.C., earlier this […]

International

France Summons US Envoy Over Antisemitism Claims

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

France has summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner after he accused the French government of not doing enough to counter a rise in antisemitic violence. The French Foreign Ministry called his remarks “unacceptable” and said they crossed diplomatic limits. Contents of the Letter Kushner’s open letter, published in a U.S. newspaper, expressed concern about a sharp […]

International

US National Guard Troops in Washington DC Begin Carrying Weapons

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

National Guard troops deployed in Washington, D.C., have begun carrying their service-issued weapons, including M17 pistols and some M4 rifles. The order was implemented on the evening of August 24 following a directive from the Defense Secretary, marking a major escalation in the Guard’s mission inside the capital. Background and Deployment Context The deployment follows