International

UNSC Condemns Pahalgam Attack, Urges Justice for Victims

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) has issued a strong condemnation of the recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 civilians lost their lives. In an official statement, the UNSC described the incident as a “reprehensible act of terrorism” and stressed the urgent need to bring the perpetrators, organizers, financiers, and

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Russian General Killed in Car Bomb Near Moscow Amid Peace Talks

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

Lieutenant General Yaroslav Moskalik, Deputy Chief of the Main Operations Directorate of the Russian Armed Forces, was killed in a powerful car explosion near his residence in Balashikha, a suburb east of Moscow. The attack took place on April 25, 2025, as Moskalik’s car was struck by a remotely triggered improvised explosive device embedded with […]

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NSF Director Resigns Amid DOGE-Led Budget Cuts and Grant Terminations

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

Sethuraman Panchanathan, Director of the National Science Foundation (NSF), has resigned 16 months before the end of his term. His departure follows significant budget reductions and grant terminations mandated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), led by Elon Musk.​ The NSF faces a proposed 55% budget cut, reducing its $9 billion budget to approximately […]

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Pakistan Calls for Global Probe into Pahalgam Attack Claims

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

Pakistan has demanded an international investigation into the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 civilians dead in Jammu and Kashmir. Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif announced that Pakistan is “ready to cooperate” with an international inquiry to ascertain the facts surrounding the incident. He emphasized Islamabad’s willingness to allow inspectors to

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Trump Asserts Crimea’s Status, Opposes Ukraine’s NATO Bid

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2025

In a new interview with Time magazine, U.S. President Donald Trump made his stance on the Ukraine conflict sharply clear, stating that the occupied Crimean Peninsula “will stay” with Russia. This assertion comes at a time when discussions to end the prolonged war in Ukraine are intensifying. Trump directly blamed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for […]

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US Spy Chief Tulsi Gabbard Expresses Solidarity with India Following Pahalgam Attack

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In the wake of the tragic terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which resulted in the deaths of 26 individuals, US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard extended her condolences to the victims and their families. In a message to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gabbard expressed solidarity with India, stating, “We stand in solidarity […]

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Russia Signals Readiness for Ukraine Peace Deal

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has stated that Moscow is open to negotiating a peace agreement with the United States over the ongoing war in Ukraine. Lavrov’s remarks come at a critical juncture, as international pressure mounts for a diplomatic resolution to a conflict that has already claimed tens of thousands of lives and disrupted […]

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Pakistan Deputy PM Calls Pahalgam Attackers ‘Freedom Fighters’

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In a statement that has provoked outrage and intensified diplomatic hostilities, Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar referred to the perpetrators of the Pahalgam terror attack as “freedom fighters.” The April 22 attack in Jammu and Kashmir’s Baisaran area led to the deaths of 26 civilians, including tourists, and left several others […]

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China Considers Tariff Exemptions on Select U.S. Goods

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In a bid to manage rising costs and economic pressures, China is considering exempting a range of U.S. goods from its steep retaliatory tariffs of up to 125%. This reassessment comes amid escalating trade tensions with the United States and growing domestic concerns over inflation, supply chain costs, and industrial slowdown. Select U.S. Goods Under […]

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WEF Founder Klaus Schwab Resigns Amid Misconduct Investigation

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

The World Economic Forum (WEF) has initiated an independent investigation into its founder, Klaus Schwab, following whistleblower allegations of financial and ethical misconduct. The claims include misuse of WEF funds for personal services, directing staff to withdraw large sums of cash, and manipulating organizational reports to favor certain governments. Schwab’s