International

U.S. to Cancel Debt for Millions via Income-Driven Plans

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

The U.S. government announced it will cancel federal student loan debt for millions of borrowers enrolled in income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, following a legal settlement between the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the U.S. Department of Education. Details of the Agreement The agreement requires the Department of Education to resume processing forgiveness for

International

Ceasefire With Afghanistan Hinges on Taliban’s Commitment – Pakistan’s Defence Minister

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that the recently agreed cease-fire with Afghanistan rests on the condition that the Taliban government prevents militant attacks originating from Afghan territory. Conditions of the Cease-fire Asif said the agreement brokered in Doha by Qatar and Turkey will only hold if Afghanistan takes verifiable steps to stop groups such

International

PM Extends Birthday Wishes to Israeli Counterpart

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

India’s Prime Minister extended warm birthday wishes today to his Israeli counterpart and thanked him for his Diwali greetings, reaffirming the strong bilateral friendship between the two countries. Prime Minister posted on social media: “Thank you, my dear friend, for your warm Diwali greetings. I also extend my heartiest wishes on your birthday. Wishing you […]

International

Iran Rejects US Offer of Talks, Denies Nuclear Sites Destroyed

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected a call from US President Donald Trump for renewed nuclear negotiations, and dismissed his claim that the US had destroyed Iran’s nuclear industry in recent air-strikes. Statement From Iran Khamenei said the supposed destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities was nothing but “keep dreaming!” He criticised the U.S. […]

Science Space & Astronomy

SpaceX Hits 10,000-Satellite Milestone for Starlink

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

SpaceX has launched its 10,000th satellite for the Starlink internet-constellation programme, marking a historic threshold in global broadband infrastructure. According to satellite-tracking data, around 8,600 of these are active in orbit. Significance of the Milestone The feat underscores SpaceX’s ambition to provide high-speed, low-latency internet access worldwide —

Health

Fiji Eliminates Trachoma As Public Health Problem

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially confirmed that Fiji has eliminated trachoma as a public health problem, becoming the 26th country in the world to reach this milestone. What It Means Trachoma, the leading infectious cause of blindness globally, no longer poses a health threat in Fiji. The disease is caused by the bacterium […]

International

Japan Elects First Female Prime Minister

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Japan’s parliament has elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister, marking a historic political milestone. Vote And Coalition Deal Takaichi secured 237 votes in the lower house, just above the required majority. Her election was made possible after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) formed a coalition with the right-wing Japan Innovation

Cricket Sports

Pakistan Appoints Shaheen Afridi New ODI Captain

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday replaced Mohammad Rizwan as captain of the Pakistan men’s one-day international (ODI) team, appointing fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi in his place. Leadership Change The decision was finalised during a PCB meeting in Islamabad that included team officials such as head coach Mike Hesson and high-performance director Aqib Javed.

International

Russia, US Officials Hold “Constructive” Call Ahead Of Summit

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call on Monday, which Moscow described as “constructive.” The discussion comes as both countries prepare for a planned summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Budapest. Focus Of The Call According to Russia’s Foreign Ministry, the talks revolved […]

International

US Clarifies Who Is Exempt From $100,000 H-1B Fee

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

The U.S. government has clarified details of the new $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa applications, confirming that not all applicants will be required to pay the charge. Who Must Pay The new rule applies to fresh H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, for workers outside the United States. U.S. employers sponsoring new foreign […]