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Pakistan Hits Targets In Kandahar

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

Pakistan said it carried out overnight strikes in Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, targeting what it described as Taliban military facilities, militant hideouts and a storage tunnel used for equipment. The operation marks a fresh escalation in tensions between Islamabad and the Taliban administration, with both sides continuing to blame each other for growing cross-border

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Iran Continues Strikes On Gulf States

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

Iran continued missile and drone strikes targeting locations in Gulf states a day after the United States warned that Iranian oil infrastructure could face further attacks if hostilities escalate. The exchange of threats and retaliatory strikes has heightened tensions across the Gulf region and raised concerns about the safety of critical energy infrastructure and shipping

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Trump Warns Of More Kharg Island Strikes

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

President Donald Trump has warned that more US strikes on Iran’s Kharg Island could follow, while also urging other major powers to help secure the Strait of Hormuz as tensions continue to disrupt global energy routes. His remarks came as the conflict widened pressure on oil infrastructure and shipping lanes across the Gulf. Trump Warns […]

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Trump Rejects Putin Iran Uranium Plan

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to move Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile to Russia as part of a possible arrangement linked to ending the ongoing conflict around Iran. The report has added a fresh diplomatic layer to an already volatile regional crisis involving Washington, Tehran and Moscow. […]

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Fujairah Oil Loadings Halted After Fire

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

A drone-related fire at the UAE’s Fujairah oil hub led to a temporary suspension of some oil-loading operations, adding fresh pressure to regional energy markets as tensions around the Strait of Hormuz remain high. The fire was later brought under control, and no injuries were reported, but the disruption once again highlighted the vulnerability of […]

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Trump Seeks Naval Coalition For Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

The United States is pushing for a broader naval response in the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said several countries may send warships to help keep the strategic waterway open. His remarks came amid growing disruption in Gulf shipping and rising fears over global energy supplies as tensions with Iran continue to intensify. […]

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Iran Warns People To Leave UAE Port Areas

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

Iran has warned people to stay away from major port areas in the United Arab Emirates after tensions escalated following a United States strike on Iran’s Kharg Island, a key hub for the country’s oil exports. The warning comes amid rising regional security concerns after a drone interception incident triggered a fire near the UAE […]

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North Korea Fires Missile During US Drills

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast on Saturday as the United States and South Korea conducted joint military exercises in the region. The launch added to rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula, where Pyongyang has frequently criticised allied military drills as a security threat. North Korea Ballistic Missile […]

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UAE Allows 30-Day Visa Extension For Indians

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

The United Arab Emirates has introduced temporary visa relief measures for Indian travellers amid the ongoing conflict in West Asia. Authorities have allowed a 30-day visa extension without penalties for those unable to leave the country due to flight disruptions and regional security concerns linked to the conflict involving Iran, Israel and the United States. […]

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11 Indians Arrested In US U Visa Fraud Case

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Eleven Indian nationals have been arrested in the United States after federal investigators alleged they took part in a visa fraud conspiracy involving staged armed robberies at businesses. Prosecutors said the scheme was designed to help participants falsely qualify for U visas, which are meant for victims of certain serious crimes who assist law enforcement. […]