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Pentagon Probes F-35 Parts Diverted to Hong Kong

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2026

The Pentagon has launched an investigation after components from an F-35 stealth fighter shipment were unexpectedly diverted to Hong Kong, raising concerns that China may have gained access to parts from one of America’s most advanced combat aircraft. F-35 Components End Up in Hong Kong The F-35 Joint Program Office confirmed a shipment problem involving […]

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Venezuela’s Rodriguez Promises Elections at UN

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2026

Venezuela’s interim President Delcy Rodriguez has pledged that the country will hold elections as part of a transition towards what she described as “full democracy”, though she did not announce a date for the vote. The commitment came during her address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Rodriguez Promises Elections in Venezuela […]

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Japan, US Discuss China Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2026

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has said she held a “timely” discussion on China with US President Donald Trump ahead of his summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as Tokyo seeks close coordination with Washington on regional security and economic issues. Takaichi and Trump Discuss China in New York Takaichi met Trump for about 35 […]

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Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Hit Kyiv

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2026

Russian missile and drone strikes hit Kyiv and other parts of Ukraine early Thursday, killing at least eight people across the capital and northeastern regions. The attacks damaged residential buildings, medical facilities and other infrastructure as emergency crews responded to multiple strike sites. Ballistic Missiles Strike Kyiv Overnight Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko

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Pakistan Strikes 10 Sites in Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2026

Pakistan says it has carried out air and drone strikes on 10 locations inside Afghanistan after accusing Afghan forces of launching drones towards Pakistani territory a day earlier. Afghanistan has denied responsibility for the alleged drone attacks and says four civilians were killed in Pakistan’s latest strikes. Pakistan Targets 10 Sites Inside Afghanistan Pakistani

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US, China Extend Busan Trade Truce to January

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2026

The United States and China have agreed to extend their Busan trade agreement until January 10, 2027, keeping a series of tariff and export-control concessions in place as President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping prepare for high-level talks in Washington. US-China Busan Agreement Extended to January US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington […]

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Marco Rubio Says Global System Failing on Major Conflicts

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said the current international system is failing to resolve major conflicts, citing potential India-Pakistan tensions and the recent Thailand-Cambodia war as examples of crises that global institutions struggle to address. Rubio Says International System Is Broken Speaking during the high-level UN General Assembly week in New York,

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Judge Blocks Trump White House Media Ban

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2026

A US federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico, ordering the White House to immediately restore the outlets’ press credentials and access while their legal challenge proceeds. Judge Orders White House Access Restored US District Judge Timothy Kelly issued a 14-day temporary restraining order requiring the Trump […]

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US, Iran Remain Far Apart After Shuttle Talks

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2026

The United States and Iran remain far apart on a potential settlement to end their war despite holding their first known indirect negotiations in months at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Tehran said diplomacy would continue while it reviewed Washington’s response to its peace proposals. US-Iran Shuttle Talks Resume in New York […]

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Zelenskyy Says Russia Uses Indians in Ukraine War

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told the United Nations General Assembly that Russia is using citizens from 47 countries, including India, in its war against Ukraine. He urged governments to prevent their nationals from being drawn into the conflict through recruitment he alleged often involved deception. Zelenskyy Names India Among 47 Countries Addressing the