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Pakistan Signals War Risk if Afghanistan Talks Collapse

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

Khawaja Muhammad Asif, Pakistan’s Defence Minister, issued a stern warning that war could ensue if ongoing peace negotiations with Taliban-led Afghanistan fail. The remark comes ahead of key talks in Turkey aimed at strengthening the current cease-fire and addressing militant attacks originating from Afghan territory. Background to the Tensions Border clashes in recent

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Canada Proposes Overhaul of Temporary Resident Admissions

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

The Canadian government has introduced draft legislation—Bill C‑12—that expands ministerial powers to suspend or cancel entire classes of temporary-resident admissions, including study permits, work permits and visitor visas. The move is justified by officials as a response to integrity risks and “unsustainable growth” of temporary stays in the country. Powers Under Bill

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Trump Repeats Unverified India-Pakistan Peace Claim

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

US President Donald Trump again claimed that he successfully mediated a peace deal between India and Pakistan, including that “six or seven planes came down” in their conflict before the truce. Analysts and fact-checkers say there is no verified evidence of the downed-aircraft number or that U.S. mediation played the key role he describes. Claims […]

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India to Send Envoy to COP30 Leaders’ Summit

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

ndia has announced that its representation at the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP30) Leaders’ Summit in Belém, Brazil (scheduled for November 10–21 2025) will be led by its ambassador to Brazil rather than a head-of-state or senior minister. This marks a shift from past practice, as the summit usually attracts national leaders. Minister to […]

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Russia May Resume Nuclear Tests After Trump’s Remarks

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed senior officials to gather information and prepare recommendations on possibly resuming nuclear weapons testing. The move follows recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Washington might end its moratorium on nuclear explosive tests. Putin said any Russian action would depend on U.S. decisions, but the

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US Plans 10% Flight Cuts at 40 Airports Amid Shutdown

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced plans to reduce flights by up to 10 per cent at 40 major U.S. airports if the ongoing government shutdown continues. Sean Duffy, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, said the cuts would begin this Friday and be phased in gradually, starting at 4 per cent and reaching 10 per […]

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Vivek Ramaswamy Urges GOP to Move Beyond Identity Politics

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican figure and 2026 Ohio gubernatorial hopeful, responded sharply to the recent election sweep by Democrats in key U.S. races including the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the 2025 mayoral contest in New York City. Ramaswamy acknowledged the losses across New York City, New Jersey and Virginia and described them as a […]

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12 Dead As UPS Cargo Plane Crashes In Kentucky

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

A United Parcel Service (UPS) cargo aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on November 4, killing at least 12 people and injuring several others. The aircraft, identified as a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F, was on its way to Honolulu when it suffered what investigators describe as a “catastrophic mechanical […]

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China To Lift Tariffs On US Farm Goods

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

Beijing has announced that starting November 10, 2025, it will suspend retaliatory tariffs on a range of American agricultural exports, including corn, wheat, sorghum and chicken. The decision follows a new round of high-level trade discussions between the United States and China aimed at easing tensions that have persisted since the original tariff war. Scope […]

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Bitcoin Faces Critical Level as China Suspends Tariff on US Goods

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

Bitcoin prices hovered near a crucial support level on Wednesday after China announced it would suspend an additional 24% tariff on U.S. goods for one year, maintaining a lower 10% levy. The move, aimed at easing trade tensions, has triggered cautious optimism in global financial markets and offered temporary relief to risk assets. China’s Tariff […]