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India Urges Saudi to Respect Sensitivities After Pakistan Pact

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

India has asked Saudi Arabia to consider “mutual interests and sensitivities” following the signing of a mutual defence agreement between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. The request came via the Ministry of External Affairs, with spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal noting that the strategic partnership between India and Saudi Arabia has deepened in recent years. Details of the […]

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Trump Unveils $1M “Gold Card” Visa for US Residency

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

US President Donald Trump has signed an executive order creating the Gold Card visa program, requiring a $1 million gift to the US Treasury by individuals, or $2 million if a corporation sponsors them. This program provides a fast-track to lawful permanent residency for wealthy foreign nationals. Who Qualifies The Gold Card is aimed at […]

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Estonia Invokes NATO After Russian Jets Airspace Breach

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Estonian authorities say three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets breached Estonia’s airspace near Vaindloo Island in the Gulf of Finland and stayed inside for around 12 minutes without proper flight plans or transponder signals. Estonia called it an “unprecedentedly brazen” violation. NATO Consultation Invoked In response to the breach, Estonia has triggered consultations under

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Pakistan Says Nuclear Shield May Extend to Saudi Arabia

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Mohammad Asif has said that the country’s nuclear capabilities “will be made available” to Saudi Arabia under a newly signed Strategic Mutual Defense Agreement. He explained this could happen if needed, under terms of the pact. What the Pact Covers The defense agreement, signed on September 17, 2025, declares that any […]

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Trump Imposes $100,000 Fee on H-1B Visa Filings

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation mandating a $100,000 payment for certain H-1B visa petitions. This affects new applications by foreign workers currently outside the U.S. for speciality-occupation roles. The fee aims to curb abuses and protect American workers. Scope and Exemptions The requirement applies to H-1B petitioners outside the U.S. unless the

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India-US Trade Talks Back on Track – Piyush Goyal

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Trade talks between India and the United States have resumed with fresh optimism. Indian Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is expected to visit Washington within days to further negotiate a bilateral trade agreement. Recent discussions in New Delhi between US negotiator Brendan Lynch and Indian counterpart Rajesh Agrawal are said to have been “positive” and “forward-looking.”

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Oli Warns of Sovereignty Threat After Nepal Protests

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

Former Nepal Prime Minister K. P. Sharma Oli has issued his first public remarks since being ousted, warning that Nepal’s sovereignty is under threat. He made this statement on Constitution Day, reflecting on recent Gen Z-led protests and the fallout from his resignation. Reference to 2015 Blockade Although he did not name India explicitly, Oli […]

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Trump Says TikTok Deal Approved, China Visit Next Year

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

President Donald Trump said that a deal involving TikTok has been “approved” following a recent phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He indicated that this agreement would allow TikTok to continue operating in the US under new terms. China Visit Planned Trump also announced that he plans to visit China in early 2026. Before […]

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Macrons to Submit Evidence to Refute Gender Rumors

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, have filed a defamation lawsuit in Delaware against U.S. commentator Candace Owens. The lawsuit arises from Owens’ repeated claims that Brigitte Macron was born male and was formerly known as her brother, Jean-Michel Trogneux. The Macrons say these claims are false. Evidence to be Presented Their […]

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US, UK, France Block UN Bid to Sanction BLA

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

Pakistan and China jointly proposed to list the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA) and its militant wing, the Majeed Brigade, as terrorist groups under the UN Security Council’s 1267 sanctions regime. This move would attach global sanctions if approved. Western Powers Say No for Now The United States, United Kingdom, and France blocked the proposal. They […]