Business

Gautam Adani Near Asia’s Richest, Gains $13B

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

Gautam Adani, chairman of the Adani Group, has added nearly $13 billion to his fortune in recent weeks, driven by a rally in group company shares. This sharp increase has strengthened his position as one of the wealthiest individuals in Asia and globally. Race With Ambani Despite the gains, Adani still trails Reliance Industries chairman […]

Cricket Sports

Pakistan Win Reinforces Final Hopes in Asia Cup

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

Pakistan kept their chances of reaching the Asia Cup 2025 final alive by defeating Sri Lanka by five wickets in a Super Four match at the Sheikh Zayed Stadium. Sri Lanka were bowled out for 133/8, while Pakistan chased the total in 18 overs. Key Performances Shaheen Shah Afridi led the attack, taking three wickets. […]

International

Trump Critiques UN, Migration & Climate in UN Speech

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

In his first address to the United Nations General Assembly since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump sharply criticized the UN on matters of peace, migration and climate policy. Trump accused the UN of failing to support U.S.-led peace initiatives and said the organization issues “empty words” without follow-through. He questioned the purpose […]

International

China to Launch K-Visa as US Imposes $100K H-1B Fee

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

The United States has introduced a one-time fee of US$100,000 for each new H-1B visa petition under a proclamation signed September 19, 2025. This fee applies only to new applicants—not to current H-1B holders or renewals. In response, China will launch a K-visa program on October 1, 2025, aimed at attracting young science, technology, engineering, […]

International

WHO Rejects Trump’s Autism Claims Over Vaccines & Tylenol

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

The World Health Organization (WHO) has said that current scientific evidence does not support claims that vaccines cause autism or that use of paracetamol (Tylenol) during pregnancy definitively leads to autism. Trump’s Remarks on Autism U.S. President Donald Trump recently linked autism to childhood vaccines and prenatal paracetamol use. Experts and public health

International

US Leader Sparks Outrage Over Hanuman Statue Comments

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

A Texas Republican leader, Alexander Duncan, has drawn sharp criticism for remarks about a 90-foot statue of Lord Hanuman in Sugar Land, Texas. The statue, called the Statue of Union, stands at the Shri Ashtalakshmi Temple. Duncan’s Remarks Duncan posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Why are we allowing a false statue of a false Hindu […]

International

Kamala Harris Says She Shares Blame for “Reckless” Biden Run

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Former Vice President Kamala Harris has said she “shoulders some blame” for the decision to let President Joe Biden run for re-election in 2024, calling the move “recklessness.” Harris Reflects Ahead of Memoir Release Harris made the remarks in an interview with Rachel Maddow on MSNBC, ahead of her memoir 107 Days. She expressed regret […]

International

UAE Visa Ban Reported for Nine Countries

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

The United Arab Emirates is reportedly suspending new tourist and work visa applications for citizens of nine countries, according to a confidential immigration circular. The restriction is said to be part of the UAE’s visa policy changes for 2026. Which Countries Are Affected The countries currently listed under the suspension are: Afghanistan Libya Yemen Somalia […]

Business

US Deal: Oracle to License TikTok Algorithm

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

The Trump administration has laid out plans for Oracle to manage the recommendation algorithm for U.S. users of TikTok, under a framework agreed with ByteDance, TikTok’s Chinese parent company. Oracle’s Role in Algorithm Oversight Under the proposed deal, Oracle will receive a copy of TikTok’s recommendation algorithm. That copy will be retrained using U.S. user […]

International

Canada Arrests Key SFJ Member Inderjit Singh Gosal

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Canadian authorities have arrested Inderjit Singh Gosal, a prominent member of Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) with close ties to Gurpatwant Singh Pannun. Gosal, aged 36, was taken into custody in Oshawa, Ontario on firearms-related charges. Firearms Charges Filed According to police documents, the charges include illegal possession of a banned gun and careless use that […]