Business

Apple Acquires Israeli AI Startup Q.ai

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Apple has acquired Israeli artificial intelligence startup Q.ai to strengthen its capabilities in audio processing and on-device intelligence, according to people familiar with the matter. The company has not disclosed the financial terms of the deal. Focus on On-Device AI Q.ai is known for developing AI technologies that improve how devices understand and process sound,

International

Venezuela Condemns US Tariffs on Cuba Oil Suppliers

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Venezuela has strongly criticised the United States decision to impose tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, calling the move punitive and unjustified. The Venezuelan government said the measures amount to economic coercion and violate international trade norms. Tariffs Called Punitive Venezuelan officials said the US action unfairly targets nations that maintain

Op-Eds Opinion

From Buyer to Builder: How India’s Defence Ties with Israel Are Quietly Reshaping Make in India

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

For decades, India’s defence relationships followed a familiar pattern. India identified a capability gap, a foreign supplier filled it, and the relationship largely ended with delivery and maintenance contracts. Israel was no exception. What has changed quietly, but fundamentally, is that India and Israel are no longer operating in a simple buyer-seller framework. The

International

Don Lemon Arrested Over Minnesota Church Protest

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has been arrested in connection with a protest that disrupted a church service in Minnesota, according to U.S. law enforcement officials. Protest During Church Service The incident occurred at a church in St. Paul, where a protest linked to immigration policies interrupted a religious service earlier this month. Authorities said […]

International

US Embassy Warns of Violence Ahead of Bangladesh Polls

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

The United States Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh has issued a security alert ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections and national referendum scheduled for February 12, 2026. The advisory warns that political violence and possible extremist attacks could occur during the election period. Alert Advises Caution The embassy urged U.S. citizens and foreign residents to

International

Mexico Warns of Worsening Cuba Crisis

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has warned that proposed US tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba could worsen the humanitarian situation on the island. She said such measures risk affecting essential services, including electricity generation, healthcare and food supply. Oil Supplies and Mexico’s Position Sheinbaum said decisions on oil exports are a matter of

International

US to Add 65,000 Seasonal Worker Visas in 2026

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

The U.S. government has announced that it will issue around 65,000 additional H-2B seasonal guest worker visas for the 2026 fiscal year to help employers facing labour shortages. This move increases the number of temporary visas available for non-agricultural seasonal work beyond the usual cap. Details of the Visa Expansion The extra H-2B visas will […]

Op-Eds Opinion

UAE-India–Russia Axis and Eurasian Trade Power

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

From trade routes to power routes, geopolitics has quietly entered a new phase. Control over logistics, energy flows, ports, finance hubs, and settlement systems now shapes influence as much as armies or alliances once did. In this context, the possibility of a UAE–India–Russia axis is not about symbolism or ideological alignment. It is about how […]

International

India, Venezuela Leaders Agree to Deepen Ties

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke by phone on Friday with Venezuela’s Acting President Delcy Rodríguez, and both leaders agreed to expand and deepen bilateral relations in the coming years. They described a shared vision to take India–Venezuela ties to new heights. Focus on Cooperation Areas Modi and Rodríguez discussed strengthening cooperation in a range of […]

International

Iran Says No Talks Planned With US

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said that no meetings are currently planned with United States officials, even as tensions remain high between Tehran and Washington. Araghchi made the comments during a press briefing in Istanbul following talks with Turkey’s foreign minister. Ready but No Plans Set Araghchi said Iran is open to fair and […]