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India Calls 1963 Pak-China Shaksgam Pact Illegal

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi reiterated on January 13, 2026 that India considers the 1963 boundary agreement between Pakistan and China over the Shaksgam Valley to be illegal and unacceptable. He said India has never recognised the pact and rejects any actions taken under it. India’s Territorial Position Gen. Dwivedi said at a press […]

International

China Criticises US Sanctions at UN Security Council

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

China has criticised recent US-led sanctions on trade with Russia, saying that Western nations are using the Ukraine conflict as a pretext to impose unilateral measures that disrupt normal international trade relations. The comments were made during a United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine. Beijing’s Position China’s deputy UN representative

International

Oil Prices Rise on Iran Tension and Supply Fears

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

Oil prices climbed on January 13, 2026, as investors reacted to escalating political unrest in Iran and the risk of supply disruptions in the Middle East. Both main benchmarks — Brent crude and US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) — moved higher, reflecting growing concern over stability in a key oil-producing region. Geopolitical Factors Behind the […]

International

Trump Imposes 25% Tariffs on Countries Trading With Iran

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will impose a 25% tariff on imports from any country that continues to do business with Iran. The move is part of broader US efforts to increase economic pressure on Tehran amid ongoing unrest and a harsh crackdown on anti-government protests. Impact on Global Trade […]

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Trump Urges Iranians to Keep Protesting Amid Unrest

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump has publicly encouraged anti-government demonstrators in Iran to continue their protests and said that “help is on its way,” as a nationwide crackdown escalates. Trump also cancelled meetings with Iranian officials until the “senseless killing” of protesters stops, signalling stronger US pressure on Tehran. Intensifying Protests and Crackdown Iran

Op-Eds Opinion

Krantijyoti Vidyalay Shows How Commercialised Education Is Killing Both Schools and Languages

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

There is a temptation to view Krantijyoti Vidyalay Marathi Madhyam as a nostalgic film about Marathi-medium education, a sentimental look back at chalkboards, uniforms, and childhood memories. That reading is comfortable. It is also incomplete. What the film actually does is far more unsettling. It holds up a mirror to India’s education system and asks […]

International

US to Host Denmark, Greenland Talks at White House

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

The United States will host high-level talks with officials from Denmark and Greenland at the White House amid growing diplomatic attention on Greenland’s future. The meeting will be chaired by US Vice President J.D. Vance and will include senior representatives from Copenhagen and Nuuk. Focus on Greenland’s Status The discussions come amid renewed international focus […]

International

China Reaffirms Claim Over Shaksgam Valley After India’s Objections

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

China has once again asserted its territorial claim over the Shaksgam Valley, dismissing objections from India and defending its infrastructure projects in the region. Chinese officials said construction activities there are justified because Beijing considers the area part of its sovereign territory. Dispute Over Territory India strongly rejects China’s claim, stating

Op-Eds Opinion

India’s Pharma Opportunity in Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

India’s pharmaceutical sector is witnessing a strategic opening in Afghanistan’s healthcare market following a visible breakdown in Afghanistan–Pakistan trade relations. Repeated border disruptions, transit uncertainty, and political frictions have weakened Pakistan’s role as Afghanistan’s primary supplier of medicines, prompting Afghan authorities and importers to

International

South Korea’s Lee Heads to Japan Summit After China Talks

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is set to travel to Japan for a bilateral summit, just a week after holding talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The closely timed visits underline Seoul’s effort to manage relations with both Tokyo and Beijing amid shifting regional dynamics. Focus on Security and Economy During the Japan visit, […]