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640 Journalists Targeted Under Yunus-Led Bangladesh Government

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

At least 640 journalists have been targeted in Bangladesh during the first eight months of the interim government led by Nobel laureate Dr. Muhammad Yunus, according to a report released on World Press Freedom Day. The findings point to an alarming pattern of systematic suppression of media freedoms in the country. Breakdown of the Crackdown […]

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UNSC Holds Closed-Door Talks on India-Pakistan Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is holding closed-door consultations today, May 5, 2025, to address escalating tensions between India and Pakistan following the recent Pahalgam terror attack. The meeting was convened at Pakistan’s request, citing concerns over regional stability and security. Background: The Pahalgam Attack and Its Aftermath On April 22,

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Putin Says No Need for Nuclear Weapons in Ukraine

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has stated that he currently sees no need to use nuclear weapons in the ongoing conflict with Ukraine. In a televised documentary marking his 25 years in power, Putin emphasized that Russia has sufficient conventional military capabilities to achieve its objectives, expressing hope that the situation will not escalate to a […]

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Houthi Missile Lands Near Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2025

A missile launched from Yemen struck near Israel’s Ben Gurion International Airport on May 4, causing injuries and momentary chaos. Six people were wounded as the missile impacted close to a major access road near the airport’s boundary. The explosion left a visible crater and triggered panic among travelers and airport personnel. What makes the […]

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Pakistan’s Artillery Shortage Limits Warfighting to 4 Days

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2025

Pakistan’s military preparedness has come under serious scrutiny as it battles a crippling shortage of artillery ammunition, reducing its ability to sustain high-intensity conflict to a mere four days. The revelation comes at a time when tensions with India have spiked, particularly following recent cross-border incidents and terror attacks. Internal assessments have

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Pakistan Warns of Retaliation Over Indus Waters Treaty Suspension

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister, Khawaja Asif, has issued a strong warning to India, stating that any attempt to divert Pakistan’s share of water under the Indus Waters Treaty would be considered an act of aggression and met with retaliation. This statement comes in the wake of India’s suspension of the treaty following the Pahalgam terror attack, […]

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SriLankan Airlines Flight Searched Over Pahalgam Terror Alert

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2025

A SriLankan Airlines flight from Chennai was subjected to an intensive security search upon landing in Colombo on May 3, 2025, following intelligence input linking a potential suspect of the Pahalgam terror attack to the aircraft. The flight, identified as UL122, landed at Bandaranaike International Airport and was immediately placed under scrutiny by Sri Lankan […]

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Albanese Clinches Historic Landslide in 2025 Australian Election

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

In a stunning political resurgence, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has led the Labor Party to a decisive landslide victory in the 2025 federal elections. Albanese not only secured a second consecutive term but also expanded Labor’s majority in the House of Representatives, marking one of the party’s most dominant performances in recent history.

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Pakistan Seeks Gulf Mediation Amid Rising India Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

In the wake of the devastating April 22 terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists, Pakistan has reached out to its Gulf allies to help de-escalate the escalating tensions with India. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif met with ambassadors from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and the United Arab Emirates, seeking […]

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Singapore Votes: PM Wong Seeks Mandate Amid Tariff Turmoil

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2025

Singaporeans went to the polls on Saturday in what is being described as a landmark general election, with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong facing his first major political test since taking office in May 2024. Wong, who succeeded long-serving leader Lee Hsien Loong, is seeking a strong electoral mandate to confront a growing list of economic […]