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International

Taslima Nasreen Backs Sheikh Hasina’s Return

By BPN News Desk
Bangladesh-born author Taslima Nasreen has called for former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to return to Bangladesh and urged authorities to lift restrictions on the Awami League. Taslima Nasreen Backs Hasina’s Return Nasreen said Hasina should be allowed to return and participate in Bangladesh’s political process. She argued that banning the Awami League was undemocratic
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International

Pakistan Peace Rally Bombing Kills 14

By BPN News Desk
At least 14 people were killed and more than 20 injured when a suicide bomber attacked an anti-militancy peace rally in Pakistan’s northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Suicide Bombing Targets Swat Peace Rally The explosion occurred near a police station in Kabal, a town in the Swat district, as hundreds of residents participated in a demonstration […]
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International

Iran, Oman Near New Hormuz Shipping Deal

By BPN News Desk
Iran has said it is close to reaching an agreement with Oman on a new shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially easing months of disruption to global energy supplies. Iran Oman Hormuz Deal Nears Completion Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Tehran and Muscat were approaching an understanding on new navigation arrangements in […]
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National

Ranchi Students Seek CBI Probe Into Exams

By BPN News Desk
Hundreds of job aspirants continued their protest in Ranchi over alleged irregularities in examinations conducted by the JPSC and JSSC, demanding cancellations, recruitment reforms and a CBI investigation. Ranchi Students Demand JPSC Exam Cancellation The protesters are seeking cancellation of the 14th Jharkhand Public Service Commission Combined Civil Services Preliminary
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International

Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Egypt

By BPN News Desk
A magnitude 5.4 earthquake struck Egypt on Monday, prompting authorities to activate emergency response measures and begin assessing possible damage across affected areas. Magnitude 5.4 Earthquake Strikes Egypt The tremor was recorded on August 3 and was felt by residents in several parts of the country. People in affected areas reported noticeable shaking, leading some
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International

Oil Prices Fall as Trump Halts Iran Strikes

By BPN News Desk
Global oil prices fell by more than $4 a barrel after US President Donald Trump suspended planned attacks on Iranian infrastructure and shifted towards negotiations with Tehran. Brent and WTI Crude Prices Slide Brent crude futures fell $4.08, or 4.64%, to $83.85 a barrel in early trading. US West Texas Intermediate crude dropped $4.01, or […]
Andy Burnham
International

Hormuz Closure Could Push UK Into Recession

By BPN News Desk
The UK economy could fall into recession in 2027 if disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continues into next year, according to economic forecasts published by EY. Hormuz Closure Could Trigger UK Recession Under EY’s prolonged-disruption scenario, the British economy would grow by only 0.5% in 2026 before contracting by 0.2% in 2027. […]
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International

Trump Says Hormuz Deal Is Imminent

By BPN News Desk
US President Donald Trump has said an agreement concerning the Strait of Hormuz could be imminent, with Washington and Tehran expected to begin a new round of negotiations on Monday. Trump Announces New Iran Negotiations Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said discussions would focus on restoring navigation through the Strait of Hormuz and addressing […]