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Kim Jong Un Oversees Test of New Air-Defence Missiles

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un personally oversaw the test-firing of two newly developed air-defence missile systems. State media reported that the weapons demonstrated “superior combat capability,” with rapid response against threats such as drones and cruise missiles. Timing Ahead of Summit The missile tests came a day before the planned summit between U.S. President

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Nikki Haley Urges India to Heed Trump’s Russian Oil Warning

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2025

Former U.S. Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has urged India to take President Donald Trump’s position on Russian oil imports seriously. She said New Delhi should engage directly with the White House “the sooner, the better,” stressing that the matter has become central to U.S.–India relations. Stress on Strategic Partnership Haley highlighted the importance […]

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Pentagon Blocks Ukraine from Using U.S. Missiles – Report

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2025

The Pentagon has barred Ukraine from using U.S.-supplied long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) to strike targets deep inside Russia. The rule, in place since late spring 2025, requires final authorization from U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth before any such launch. Oversight Mechanism The approval framework was shaped by Elbridge Colby, the Undersecretary

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India, Australia Close 11th Round of CECA Talks

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2025

India and Australia concluded the 11th round of negotiations for a Comprehensive Economic Cooperation Agreement (CECA) in New Delhi, held between August 18 and 23. The talks are aimed at expanding the interim Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA), which came into effect in December 2022, into a comprehensive framework. Agenda and Focus Areas Negotiators […]

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Pakistan FM Makes First Bangladesh Visit in 13 Years

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2025

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar arrived in Dhaka on Saturday for a two-day official visit, marking the first trip by a Pakistani foreign minister to Bangladesh in 13 years. Islamabad described the visit as a “significant milestone” in rebuilding relations. Key Meetings Scheduled Dar was received at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport […]

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Shashi Tharoor Welcomes Sergio Gor’s Nomination as US Envoy

By BPN News Desk August 24, 2025

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor welcomed the nomination of Sergio Gor as the United States Ambassador to India. Tharoor said it was “good we will finally have a US Ambassador in place” and added that confirming an Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia would ensure a more stable channel for dialogue between the two countries. […]

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Gaza Faces Famine as Starvation Deaths Rise

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

Gaza health officials confirmed that eight Palestinians, including two children, died of malnutrition in the past 24 hours. This brings the total number of starvation-related deaths to 281 since the crisis began, with at least 114 of them being children. Civilian Deaths in Strikes Alongside the famine toll, Israeli strikes and gunfire killed at least […]

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Jaishankar Criticizes Trump, Reaffirms India’s Red Lines

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to diplomacy was unlike any other, pointing out that he conducts foreign policy “very publicly and very unsparingly.” Speaking at an event in Delhi, Jaishankar observed that this was the first time a U.S. president had handled sensitive matters in such an open style. […]

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India Suspends Postal Services to U.S. After Customs Rule

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

The Department of Posts has announced a temporary suspension of most international postal services from India to the United States effective August 25, 2025. The move follows a new U.S. customs order that eliminates the duty-free de minimis exemption on items worth up to USD 800. Starting August 29, all packages sent to the U.S. […]

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U.S. Halts Work Visas for Foreign Truck Drivers

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

On August 21, 2025, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed that the U.S. has suspended issuing work visas for commercial truck drivers. The categories affected include H-2B, E-2, and EB-3 visas. The decision was triggered after a fatal accident in Florida involving an undocumented foreign driver, raising concerns about road safety and visa vetting. […]