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International

Scott Bessent Announces ‘Economic D-Day’ on Iran

By BPN News Desk
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared that Washington is entering the “endgame” of its confrontation with Iran, announcing what he called an “economic D-Day” aimed at severing Tehran’s remaining financial and commercial links with the outside world. Scott Bessent Announces ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran Bessent said the Trump administration intends to deploy the
Zelenskyy
International

Zelenskyy Rejects Wartime Ukraine Election

By BPN News Desk
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has rejected calls for elections while the war with Russia continues, warning that holding a national vote during active hostilities could deepen political divisions and weaken the country at a critical moment. Zelenskyy Rejects Wartime Ukraine Election Zelenskyy said Ukraine should not conduct elections while the country remains
Abhishek Upadhay
Op-Eds Opinion

Who Is Targeting Abhishek Upadhyay the Journalist Who Pursued the Ram Temple Donation Theft Case?

By BPN News Desk
Journalist Abhishek Upadhyay is back before the Supreme Court. This time, the immediate issue is an FIR registered by Ghaziabad Police over an alleged road-rage incident near Shipra Mall on August 18. But reducing the controversy to a traffic altercation misses the much larger question surrounding the case. Upadhyay was among the journalists who pursued […]
Wang Yi
International

Wang Yi Hails China-Indonesia Global South Ties

By BPN News Desk
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has said growing cooperation between China and Indonesia is setting an example for countries across the Global South, as Beijing and Jakarta move to deepen economic, technological, defence and strategic ties. Wang Yi Highlights China-Indonesia Cooperation Wang made the remarks during a meeting in Jakarta with Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan,
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International

Bangladesh Weighs ‘Islamic NATO’ Defence Pact

By BPN News Desk
Bangladesh is exploring the possibility of joining the Mecca Joint Defence Agreement involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey, as Dhaka looks to diversify its strategic partnerships. No formal decision has been announced, and officials say any move would be guided by Bangladesh’s national interests. Bangladesh Eyes Mecca Joint Defence Agreement The agreement was signed
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National

India Ends Boarding Pass Stamping From Sept 1

By BPN News Desk
International passengers departing from Indian airports will no longer need their boarding passes stamped at immigration counters from September 1, 2026, as authorities move to simplify and digitise departure procedures. Travellers will be able to present electronic boarding passes on their smartphones, while physical boarding passes will continue to be accepted without