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Russia Imposes Record Fine on Google for Blocking Pro-Government Content

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

A Russian court has issued an astronomical fine against Google after the tech giant restricted content from 17 pro-Russian government channels on its YouTube platform. The fine, set at a staggering two undecillion roubles—an amount far exceeding global GDP—translates into an unimaginable $20 billion trillion trillion, dwarfing Google’s parent company Alphabet’s

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North Korea Test-Fires New Hwasong-19 ICBM, Claims It as “World’s Strongest”

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

North Korea has confirmed the launch of its latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-19, claiming it to be “the world’s strongest strategic missile” and a “perfected weapon system.” The missile test, conducted on Thursday, marks the longest flight duration of any North Korean missile to date, demonstrating heightened missile

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Spain’s Deadly Flooding: 158 Dead, Dozens Missing as Rain Persists

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

Spain is facing one of its deadliest flood disasters in decades, with the death toll reaching at least 158 and dozens still missing. Torrential rains led to catastrophic flash flooding, particularly around Valencia, where over a year’s worth of rainfall poured down in just eight hours, leaving areas submerged and infrastructure severely damaged. Valencia Hit […]

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North Korea Tests Longest-Range ICBM Amid Regional Tensions

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

North Korea confirmed the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with the longest recorded flight time for the country, marking a significant advance in Pyongyang’s missile capabilities. The missile launch, detected by South Korean and Japanese defense forces, flew for 87 minutes, surpassing previous test records. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

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US Imposes Sanctions on Indian Firms for Supplying Russian Companies

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

The United States announced sanctions on nearly 400 entities and individuals globally, including four Indian firms, for their alleged role in supporting Russia’s military efforts in Ukraine. This move, which covers businesses across more than a dozen countries, is the most extensive targeting of third-country evasion networks to date, according to US officials. The

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Spain’s Flood Death Toll Rises Amid Criticism Over Delayed Weather Warnings

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

In the wake of Spain’s deadliest flood disaster since 1973, rescue teams continued their search for survivors as the death toll climbed to at least 95, with more casualties feared. Heavy rains that began early this week triggered devastating floods across eastern regions, sparking criticism of Spain’s delayed emergency response and alert systems. As search […]

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Chinese Envoy Highlights Key Understandings from Modi-Xi Meeting

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

Following a significant bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong stated that “many important understandings” were reached to guide future India-China relations. Xu’s comments come a week after India announced a patrolling agreement

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Canada Alleges Indian Minister Amit Shah Involved in Plot Against Sikh Separatists

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2024

In a major diplomatic escalation, the Canadian government has accused India’s Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah of involvement in a campaign targeting Sikh separatists in Canada. The allegations, made public during a parliamentary committee hearing, suggest that Shah, a close political ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was linked to plots of violence and

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Swiss Companies Eye India as $100 Billion Trade Deal Expands Opportunities

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2024

India is increasingly becoming a top investment destination for Swiss companies like ABB and Kuehne Nagel, thanks to a $100 billion regional trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Signed in March, the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is expected to open new business avenues by reducing tariffs and making India’s growing […]

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Brazil Declines China’s Belt and Road Initiative After India’s Exit

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2024

In a significant diplomatic move, Brazil has declined to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), becoming the second BRICS nation after India to opt out of Beijing’s multi-billion-dollar global infrastructure project. The decision highlights Brazil’s focus on establishing independent partnerships with China, rather than aligning with the broader BRI