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Five Dead, Over 80 Missing in Philippines Ferry Fire

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2026

At least five people have died and more than 80 remain missing after a passenger ferry caught fire off Palawan in the western Philippines, triggering a major search-and-rescue operation near the popular tourist destination of Coron. MV June Aster Catches Fire Near Coron The MV June Aster was travelling from Manila to Coron when the […]

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Trump Pledges $5,000 Payout if Republicans Win

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump has promised a $5,000 payment to every adult American citizen if Republicans retain control of both the House of Representatives and Senate in November’s midterm elections, unveiling what he called a “Trump dividend”. Trump Links $5,000 Dividend to Republican Victory Speaking at the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas, Trump said […]

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Pakistan Says Mecca Pact Could Activate Over Houthis

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2026

Pakistan has warned that continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could trigger the recently signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, as fighting in Yemen spills deeper into the wider Middle East conflict. Pakistan Warns Mecca Defence Pact Could Be Activated Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the agreement could become operational

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Iran Strike Damages US Warplanes at Jordan Base

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2026

Several US military aircraft were damaged in an Iranian attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, including an A-10 Thunderbolt that suffered severe wing damage and around eight F-15 fighter jets that were lightly damaged according to reports. Iranian Strike Damages US Aircraft in Jordan The attack targeted the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base […]

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Trump Says Iran War Could End After US Midterms

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump has predicted that the conflict with Iran will end immediately after the November midterm elections, claiming Tehran is attempting to prolong the confrontation to influence American voters. Trump Links Iran War to US Midterm Elections Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump said he believed the war would end shortly after Americans […]

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US Bans Canadian Imports as Trade War Escalates

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2026

The United States will ban imports of certain Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motor vehicles from September 29, sharply escalating the trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa after negotiations between the neighbouring countries broke down. Trump Expands Canada Trade Measures President Donald Trump signed separate proclamations targeting Canadian

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Russia Hopes BRICS Can Bridge Iran-UAE Divide

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2026

Russia has expressed confidence that the BRICS Summit in New Delhi can help bridge differences between Iran and the United Arab Emirates over the West Asia conflict and allow members to reach consensus on a joint declaration. Iran-UAE Differences Complicate BRICS Declaration Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said disagreements between Iran and the UAE had made […]

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US Says Five Iranian Oil Tankers Destroyed

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2026

The United States military says it has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after renewed Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship, triggering retaliatory strikes by Tehran against American military targets in Jordan and further escalation around the Strait of Hormuz. US Military Destroys Five Iranian Oil Tankers US Central Command said American forces struck […]

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Nepal Cracks Down on Abuse of Flood Survivors

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

Nepal has launched a crackdown on online abuse targeting survivors and families affected by last month’s deadly Bhotekoshi floods, with Prime Minister Balendra Shah warning that authorities will show “no leniency” towards people who mock or harass those already suffering. Nepal Cyber Bureau Forms 10-Member Investigation Team Nepal’s Cyber Bureau has formed a 10-member team

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Report Claims UAE Warned Netanyahu Before October 7

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was allegedly warned by UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan about a major Hamas operation roughly a week and a half before the October 7, 2023 attack, according to a new investigation. Netanyahu’s office has rejected the claim as an “absolute lie”. UAE Leader Allegedly Warned Netanyahu of Hamas […]