Araghchi Likely To Visit India For BRICS Meet

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

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Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is likely to visit New Delhi next week for the BRICS Foreign Ministers’ Meeting, as Tehran seeks a larger role for the grouping amid the West Asia crisis. Abbas Araghchi India Visit Likely Araghchi is expected to attend the BRICS Foreign Ministers’

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China Sentences Ex-Defence Ministers

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

China has sentenced former defence ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu to death with a two-year reprieve after they were convicted in corruption cases linked to a widening military graft crackdown. China Sentences Former Defence Ministers Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu were handed suspended death sentences by a Chinese military court after being found guilty […]

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Hantavirus Outbreak: Cruise Ship To Dock In Tenerife

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

A cruise ship linked to a rare hantavirus outbreak is expected to reach Tenerife in Spain’s Canary Islands, where passengers and crew will be evacuated under strict public health measures. Hantavirus Outbreak On MV Hondius The MV Hondius has been linked to a hantavirus outbreak after multiple passengers fell ill during or after the voyage. […]

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Australia To Boost Fuel Stockpiles

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

Australia will spend A$10 billion to strengthen its fuel security by increasing national stockpiles and creating a permanent government-owned fuel reserve amid concerns over global supply shocks. Australia Fuel Stockpiles To Rise Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Australia will raise its onshore fuel cover to at least 50 days. The plan includes a permanent

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Trump Says Iran War Will End Quickly

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump has predicted that the war involving Iran will end quickly, even as Washington continues efforts to reach a deal over the Strait of Hormuz crisis and Tehran’s nuclear programme. Trump Predicts Quick End To Iran War Trump made the remarks during a tele-rally for Georgia Republican gubernatorial candidate Burt Jones. He […]

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India Vietnam Set $25 Billion Trade Target

By BPN News Desk May 7, 2026

India and Vietnam have upgraded their bilateral ties to an Enhanced Comprehensive Strategic Partnership and set a target of raising two-way trade to $25 billion by 2030. India Vietnam Strategic Partnership Upgraded The decision was announced after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Vietnamese President To Lam in New Delhi. The upgrade marks a […]

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Iran Foreign Minister Meets Wang Yi In Beijing

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing amid the continuing West Asia crisis and growing concern over tensions involving Iran, the United States and the Strait of Hormuz. Iran China Talks In Beijing The meeting took place on Wednesday as Tehran continued diplomatic outreach during a period of heightened […]

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Russian Strikes Kill 27 In Ukraine

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2026

Russian drone and missile attacks killed at least 27 people across Ukraine, including five at state-run Naftogaz gas facilities, just days before Moscow’s announced two-day ceasefire. Russian Attack Hits Naftogaz Facility Ukraine’s state-run gas company Naftogaz said Russian strikes targeted gas facilities in the Poltava and Kharkiv regions overnight. The attack killed

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Operation Epic Fury Ends After Iran Action

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2026

The United States has declared the conclusion of Operation Epic Fury, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the military objectives of the Iran campaign have been achieved amid continuing tensions in the Gulf region. US Says Iran Operation Objectives Achieved Rubio said Operation Epic Fury had reached its intended goals and that the direct […]

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Trump Pauses Project Freedom In Hormuz

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2026

US President Donald Trump has briefly paused Project Freedom, the American effort to guide stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, citing diplomatic requests from Pakistan and other countries as talks with Iran continue. Trump Pauses Project Freedom Trump said the pause was meant to give diplomatic efforts more time as Washington tries to finalise […]