Tanker With 27 Indians Hit by Mines in Hormuz

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2026

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A Panama-flagged crude oil tanker carrying 27 Indian seafarers was struck by limpet mines in the Strait of Hormuz, triggering an engine-room fire and temporarily disabling the vessel. The incident, reported on October 30, 2026, has raised fresh concerns about maritime security amid the ongoing

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Pope Leo XIV Becomes First Pope to Vote in US Polls

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2026

Pope Leo XIV has become the first sitting pontiff known to vote in a United States general election after submitting a mail-in ballot ahead of the November 3, 2026, midterm elections. The Vatican confirmed the development on Friday, October 30, highlighting the American-born Pope’s longstanding commitment to democratic participation and his continued exercise of

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Flavio Bolsonaro Claims Persecution After Fleeing Brazil

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2026

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro has claimed that political and judicial persecution forced him to leave Brazil following his defeat in the presidential election. Speaking during an Instagram livestream on Friday, October 30, 2026, Bolsonaro accused Brazilian authorities of targeting him through criminal investigations and passport restrictions. The 45-year-old

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US Cancels G20 Photo Over Russia Diplomatic Row

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2026

The United States has cancelled the traditional group photograph at the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting in Atlanta after Australia, Britain, Canada and several European countries refused to appear alongside Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov. The decision, taken on October 30, 2026, highlighted continuing diplomatic divisions over Russia’s invasion of

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China Condemns US Ban on Three Medical Tech Firms

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2026

China has strongly criticised the United States for adding three Chinese biomedical technology companies to a trade restriction list over allegations involving forced labour in Xinjiang. On Thursday, October 29, 2026, Beijing accused Washington of using human rights concerns to target Chinese businesses and warned that it would take necessary measures to protect its

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Putin Seeks Better Europe Ties, Warns Against War

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed willingness to restore diplomatic relations with European countries while warning that any direct military confrontation with Russia could have devastating consequences for all sides. Speaking in Moscow on October 29, 2026, following a summit with African leaders, Putin said Russia did not seek war with Europe but remained

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Democrats Lead Key Senate Polls Ahead of US Midterms

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2026

The battle for control of the US Congress has intensified ahead of the November 3, 2026, midterm elections, with fresh opinion polls showing Democratic candidates ahead in several closely watched Senate contests. Surveys released on October 29 indicate competitive races in traditionally Republican states, while President Donald Trump and Democratic leaders intensify their

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Pentagon Fires General Brett Sylvia Over Leak Claims

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2026

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia from a senior Pentagon planning position following allegations that he disclosed classified military information concerning the Iran conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war to journalists. The dismissal, confirmed on October 29, 2026, has triggered an investigation, with Pentagon officials claiming

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India Backs UN Vote to End US Embargo on Cuba

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2026

India has voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution calling for an end to the decades-old economic, commercial and financial embargo imposed by the United States on Cuba. The resolution was adopted on October 28, 2026, with 130 countries voting in favour, 17 against and 25 abstaining. New Delhi reiterated its opposition […]

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Piyush Goyal Vows to Protect Farmers in US Deal

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2026

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has assured that India’s sensitive economic sectors, particularly agriculture, will remain protected under the proposed trade agreement with the United States. Speaking at an event in New Delhi on Thursday, October 29, 2026, Goyal maintained that the government would not compromise the interests of Indian farmers,