Taliban Reject Trump’s Bid to Retake Bagram Base

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

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The Taliban government has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to take back Bagram Air Base, which American forces vacated in 2021. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid called the demand unrealistic and urged Washington to respect Afghanistan’s sovereignty. Trump’s Position

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Summit at UN Pushes Support for Palestinian Statehood

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

A high-level summit co-hosted by France and Saudi Arabia opened at the United Nations, aiming to revive the long-stalled two-state solution for Israel and Palestine. Leaders attending the UN General Assembly are expected to announce formal recognition of a Palestinian state. Countries Recognising Palestine The United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and Portugal have already

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Trump Plans to Link Tylenol Use During Pregnancy to Autism Risk

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

The Trump administration is preparing new guidance advising pregnant women to avoid using Tylenol (acetaminophen) unless they have a fever. Officials cite studies suggesting a possible link between Tylenol use during early pregnancy and higher autism risk in children. The plan also includes exploring leucovorin as a potential treatment to improve communication in some

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India, US Agree Not to Demand Software Source Code

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

India and the United States have reached an understanding in trade talks that neither side will demand source code or algorithms from companies as a condition for market access. The move is designed to safeguard intellectual property and ease regulatory concerns in the technology sector. Digital Trade Focus This agreement is part of broader discussions […]

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China Sentences Journalist Zhang Zhan to 4 More Years

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

Chinese citizen-journalist Zhang Zhan has been handed a four-year prison sentence on charges of “picking quarrels and provoking trouble,” according to Reporters Without Borders. Background of the Case Zhang was originally detained in May 2020 for reporting from Wuhan on the early stages of the COVID-19 outbreak. She was convicted in December 2020 under the […]

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Netanyahu Rejects Palestinian State After New Recognitions

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

On 21 September 2025, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Australia formally recognised a Palestinian state. The move was welcomed by many international observers as an attempt to revive the two-state solution amid the ongoing conflict in Gaza. Netanyahu’s Strong Reaction Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu strongly opposed the decision. He declared that there “will be

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Kim Jong Un Offers Talks If U.S. Drops Denuclearisation Demand

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un announced that Pyongyang would consider resuming talks with the United States if Washington stops insisting on denuclearisation as a precondition. He made the remarks during a speech at the Supreme People’s Assembly. Nuclear Arsenal Non-Negotiable Kim stressed that North Korea will never surrender its nuclear weapons. He described the […]

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South Korea Warns US Demands May Spark Financial Crisis

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung has warned that U.S. investment demands in ongoing trade talks could spark a financial crisis similar to the 1997 Asian meltdown. He cautioned that without financial safeguards, such commitments would put the nation at severe risk. What the Deal Involves In July 2025, Seoul and Washington reached a verbal understanding: […]

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Jaishankar to Meet Rubio Amid H-1B Fee Row

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will meet U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on the sidelines of the 80th UN General Assembly in New York. The meeting is scheduled for 11:00 AM EST (8:30 PM IST). Agenda: Visa Fee and Trade Tensions The agenda is expected to focus on the recent U.S. move to impose […]

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Trump Claims Peace Broker Role, Seeks Nobel Prize

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated that he helped end the recent conflict between India and Pakistan through “trade incentives.” He further claimed that he has stopped “seven wars” and deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for each achievement. India’s Denial The Indian government firmly denied Trump’s assertion, clarifying that the ceasefire with Pakistan was reached […]