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Trinidad & Tobago Adopts UPI-Based Real-Time Payments Platform

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Trinidad and Tobago has officially become the first Caribbean nation to embrace a real-time payments platform based on India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) technology. The milestone agreement was signed between the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Digital Transformation on September 26, marking a significant step

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Brazil’s Supreme Court Delays X’s Return Over Fine Payment Dispute

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2024

Brazil’s Supreme Court has postponed its decision on allowing social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to resume operations in the country, citing that the pending fines were paid to the incorrect bank account. The delay extends X’s suspension, which has been in place since late August due to non-compliance with court orders related […]

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US and Israel Successfully Defended Iran’s Missile Attack – Biden

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2024

In a recent escalation, nearly 200 ballistic missiles were launched by Iran towards Israel, prompting a swift and coordinated response from both the United States and the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF). According to a statement by the White House, President Joe Biden directed U.S. military assets to actively support the defense of Israel, reinforcing the […]

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European Foreign Ministers Dismiss Claims of Trump Being Mocked

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2024

Foreign ministers from several European nations, known for their strong ties with the United States, have dismissed Vice President Kamala Harris’ recent assertion that world leaders are “laughing” at former President Donald Trump. During the September presidential debate, Harris commented on Trump’s reputation, stating, “World leaders are laughing at

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Trump and Zelenskyy Hold High-Stakes Talks, Discuss Future of US Support for Ukraine Amid War with Russia

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2024

New York, USA – Former US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met for crucial discussions at Trump Tower on Friday, addressing the potential impact of Trump’s presidential campaign on continued US support for Ukraine amidst its ongoing war with Russia. During the high-profile meeting, Trump asserted that the conflict should never have […]

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IBSA Foreign Ministers Urge Collective Action Against UN-Listed Terrorists, Call for Ceasefire in Gaza

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2024

During the 79th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the Foreign Ministers of India, Brazil, and South Africa (IBSA) united in their call for decisive action against all UN-listed terrorists and terror organizations, including Pakistan-based groups such as Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT), Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM), and their facilitators. The ministers stressed the