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Trump Says India Will Buy Oil From Venezuela

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that India will purchase crude oil from Venezuela instead of Iran, indicating a potential shift in India’s energy sourcing under U.S. policy preferences. Trump made the remarks while speaking about sanctions and oil trade arrangements involving Iran and Venezuela. Iran Oil Imports Already Halted India had been a major […]

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Iran Labels EU Armies ‘Terrorist Groups’ After IRGC Designation

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Iran’s parliament has declared the armed forces of European Union countries as “terrorist groups” in response to the EU’s decision to list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation. The move was announced by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf during a session where lawmakers showed support for the IRGC. Escalation After EU […]

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Turkey Rules Out Trilateral Defence Pact With Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Turkey has ruled out joining any multilateral defence pact involving Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, clarifying that there is no plan for a three-way military or security alliance. Turkish officials indicated that Ankara prefers to maintain separate bilateral defence and strategic relationships rather than entering a collective defence framework with multiple countries. No

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Pakistan Intensifies Operations After Deadly Balochistan Attacks

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Pakistan’s security forces launched intensified operations in Balochistan after a series of large-scale coordinated attacks on January 31, 2026 by militants linked to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The insurgents struck police stations, paramilitary posts, a high-security prison and other targets across multiple districts. Heavy Casualties Reported Official figures

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Drone Strikes Kill One in Ethiopia’s Tigray

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

At least one person was killed and another injured in drone strikes in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region on January 31, according to local officials. The strikes hit two separate vehicles in different locations, around 20 kilometres apart, causing casualties and damage. Situation Remains Unclear Officials said the exact target of the drone strikes is not […]

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Slovak Adviser Resigns Over Epstein Links

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

The national security adviser to Slovakia’s Prime Minister has resigned after his name surfaced in recently released documents linked to convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein. Prime Minister Robert Fico accepted the resignation, stating it was taken to prevent political controversy. Adviser Denies Wrongdoing The adviser said his name appeared in past email exchanges

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57 Militants, 10 Security Personnel Killed in Balochistan

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

At least 57 militants and 10 Pakistani security personnel were killed in a series of attacks and counter-operations across Pakistan’s Balochistan province, officials said. The incidents took place across several districts, including Quetta, Gwadar, Makran, Chaman, Hub and Naseerabad. Heavy Fighting Across Districts Security forces came under coordinated attacks at multiple

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Israeli Strikes Kill Palestinians in Gaza

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Israeli airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on January 31, 2026 killed at least 29 Palestinians, including several children, hospital officials in Gaza said. The strikes hit multiple areas, including Gaza City and Khan Younis, causing significant casualties and damage. Circumstances of the Strikes According to hospital sources, some of those killed were women and children,

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India, US Trade Deal Nearing Closure: Goyal

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on January 31, 2026 that India and the United States are moving towards closure on a comprehensive trade agreement. He said negotiators from both countries are working to resolve outstanding issues ahead of a possible conclusion of talks. Focus on Market Access and Tariffs Goyal highlighted that discussions […]

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India Backs Palestinians, Welcomes Gaza Peace Plan

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 31, 2026 reiterated India’s continued support for the people of Palestine during talks with a delegation of Arab foreign ministers and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. The meeting took place in New Delhi on the sidelines of the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Support for Peace […]