Saudi Arabia
International

US Approves $24.3bn Saudi F-35 Sale

By BPN News Desk
The United States has approved a potential $24.3 billion sale of F-35 stealth fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, marking a major expansion of the defence relationship between Washington and Riyadh. The package would provide the kingdom with 48 F-35 aircraft as regional security tensions remain elevated. Saudi Arabia Set to Receive 48 F-35 Jets The […]
China India
International

US Senator Warns India, China Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk
US Senator Richard Blumenthal has warned India and China to reduce purchases of Russian oil and gas after Congress approved legislation allowing President Donald Trump to impose tariffs of up to 100% on major buyers of Russian energy. India has responded that its energy policy will continue to prioritise affordability, market conditions and national economic […]
floods
International

Climate Change Linked to Nepal-Tibet Floods

By BPN News Desk
A new scientific analysis has found that human-induced climate change likely played a significant role in destabilising the Himalayan slope whose collapse triggered the catastrophic Nepal-Tibet floods on August 26. More than 1,300 people were killed and over 5,000 remain missing after a massive rock-and-ice avalanche swept through communities downstream. Climate Change
india oil
International

Oil Prices Fall as Saudi Supply Fears Ease

By BPN News Desk
Oil prices extended losses on Thursday as concerns over immediate Middle East supply disruptions eased after Saudi Arabia arranged additional crude shipments through Oman. Despite the decline, both major benchmarks remained above $100 a barrel as markets continued monitoring regional tensions. Brent and WTI Oil Prices Fall Brent crude futures fell $1.88, or 1.8%, to […]
Parvathanei Harish
National

India Targets Pakistan Over Terror Havens at UN

By BPN News Desk
India has used a United Nations Security Council meeting on Afghanistan to accuse Pakistan of providing a permissive environment for terrorist networks, citing the locations where several figures linked to the September 11 attacks were eventually found. India also warned that groups including Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed continue to benefit from sanctuary and
putin modi
National

Putin, Trump Wish PM Modi on 76th Birthday

By BPN News Desk
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump extended birthday wishes to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as he turned 76 on September 17, with the messages arriving amid heightened diplomatic attention over US legislation targeting major buyers of Russian energy. Putin Praises Modi and India-Russia Partnership Putin praised Modi’s standing in India and
U.S. Air Force
International

US Intel Flags China Risk in Saudi F-35 Deal

By BPN News Desk
US intelligence officials have reportedly warned that China could attempt to obtain sensitive F-35 fighter jet technology if Washington proceeds with a proposed $24 billion sale of the stealth aircraft to Saudi Arabia. The concern centres on potential espionage risks and China’s growing military and technology links with the kingdom. US Intelligence Flags China Risk […]