India Joins Talks to Create SCO Development Bank

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2026

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India is participating in negotiations to establish a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Development Bank, with member states moving towards finalising the proposed institution’s governance structure, capital arrangements and founding documents. The initiative received support from all SCO

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Nepal to Rebuild China Border Warning System

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2026

Nepal is moving to rebuild an early-warning system along its border with China after catastrophic flooding killed more than 1,100 people across Nepal and Tibet and left thousands missing. The planned network will use seismic sensors, cameras and satellite communications to provide faster alerts in the highly vulnerable Himalayan region. Nepal Plans New Warning System […]

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Trump Becomes First Living President on US Coin

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2026

Donald Trump has become the first living US president in around a century to appear on American currency after the US Mint released a special $1 coin marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. Trump Portrait Featured on Special $1 Coin The commemorative coin features Trump’s portrait alongside the words “IN GOD WE TRUST” […]

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Marco Rubio Warns Against Helping Iran Evade US Sanctions

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said he does not believe India and Iran are negotiating a formal trade deal following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. He nevertheless warned that countries helping Tehran circumvent US sanctions or create alternative revenue mechanisms could themselves face American penalties. Rubio Says

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Extreme Storms Flood Toronto, Cut Power to Thousands

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2026

Severe thunderstorms swept across Toronto and large parts of southern Ontario on Wednesday, bringing torrential rain, large hail and destructive winds that flooded major roads, knocked out power to tens of thousands of customers and disrupted flights and events across the region. Toronto Storm Leaves Tens of Thousands Without Power Toronto Hydro reported that around […]

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Tarique Rahman India Visit Still Under Discussion

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2026

Bangladesh has said discussions are continuing over a possible visit by Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to India, signalling that diplomatic engagement between Dhaka and New Delhi remains active despite recent tensions. No date has yet been finalised for the proposed trip. Tarique Rahman India Visit Still Under Discussion Bangladesh State Minister for Foreign Affairs Humayun

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US Arrests 2,197 in New York Immigration Sweep

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2026

US Immigration and Customs Enforcement has arrested 2,197 people across New York during a month-long immigration enforcement operation dubbed “Operation Rotten Apple”. The Department of Homeland Security said the operation focused heavily on individuals it described as public-safety threats, including people with serious criminal records. Operation Rotten Apple Leads to

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Zelenskyy Warns Russian Skies No Longer Safe

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has warned international airlines and insurers that Russian airspace is becoming increasingly dangerous as Ukraine expands long-range drone operations against targets inside Russia. He said the “safe days” in Russian skies were over while stressing that Ukraine was not deliberately targeting civilian aircraft. Zelenskyy Warns

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Sun Pharma Signs US Drug Pricing Deal

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2026

Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has signed an agreement with the US government to provide lower-priced medicines under America’s Most-Favoured-Nation drug pricing programme. The deal will give state Medicaid programmes access to prices aligned with those paid in other developed countries. Sun Pharma Joins US Drug Pricing Programme Under the agreement, Sun Pharma will provide

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Germany Blames Russia for Leipzig Drone Attack

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2026

Germany has formally accused Russia of orchestrating an attempted drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in August, describing the incident as part of a broader campaign of Russian “hybrid warfare”. Berlin has responded by ordering the closure of Russia’s consulate in Bonn and announcing additional diplomatic measures. Germany Blames Russia for Leipzig Drone Plot German