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Indian-Origin US Expert Ashley Tellis Arrested

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

Ashley J. Tellis, a well-known US defense strategist of Indian origin, has been arrested for allegedly keeping over 1,000 pages of classified national defense documents at his home in Virginia. Authorities recovered files marked “TOP SECRET” and “SECRET” during the search. Allegations of Meetings with Chinese Officials Court filings also cite Tellis’s meetings with Chinese

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Trump, Xi Meeting On Track In South Korea

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

The United States has confirmed that President Donald Trump is still scheduled to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea later this month. The statement comes even as trade frictions escalate between the two countries. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said staff-level discussions have helped ease tensions, and further talks will continue alongside the IMF–World […]

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Afghan FM Invites Indian Investment

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has extended an invitation to Indian investors to participate in Afghanistan’s economic sectors, particularly minerals, agriculture, and sports infrastructure. He made this appeal during his official visit to New Delhi, where he engaged with Indian officials and business representatives to highlight Afghanistan’s potential

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China Vows to “Fight to the End” in Trade War

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

China has declared it is prepared to “fight to the end” in its trade dispute with the United States after Washington threatened to impose 100 percent tariffs on Chinese goods. Beijing also defended its new export controls on rare earth minerals, saying they were necessary for national security. Door Still Open for Talks Despite the […]

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US Condemns China Over South China Sea Clash

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

The United States has condemned China for ramming and using water cannons against a Philippine Bureau of Fisheries vessel near Thitu Island (Pag-asa). The U.S. described the October 12, 2025 incident as “dangerous” and destabilizing, while reaffirming its support for the Philippines in defending its maritime rights. Clash Details According to Manila, Chinese vessels

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US, China Begin Reciprocal Port Fee Measures

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

On October 14, 2025, both the United States and China implemented reciprocal port fees on each other’s vessels, intensifying their ongoing trade and maritime disputes. Under the new rules, the U.S. will impose fees on ships that are built, owned, or operated by Chinese companies. In retaliation, China has introduced charges on U.S.-flagged, built, owned, […]

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Trump Praises Modi, Gestures to Sharif in Egypt

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

At the Gaza peace summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, U.S. President Donald Trump praised India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, calling India a “great country” and Modi “a very good friend.” Gesture to Sharif Trump then turned toward Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, who was standing behind him, and remarked that Sharif “is going to […]

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Afghanistan Says Pakistan Only “Unhappy” Neighbour

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi, appointed by the Taliban government, said that among the country’s six neighbours, five are satisfied with their relations, and Pakistan is the only “unhappy” neighbour. He made the comment during a statement Monday, emphasising that Afghanistan does not seek conflict with any country. Border Tensions The remarks come amid

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India, US to Restart Trade Talks This Week

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

India and the United States will resume trade negotiations this week, after a pause in August. The pause followed the U.S. imposing tariffs up to 50 % on Indian exports in response to India’s continued hydrocarbon imports from Russia. Focus Areas New Delhi has pledged to boost energy and gas imports from the U.S., aiming […]

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Trump Praises Netanyahu After Hostages Freed

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking in the Israeli Knesset hours after Hamas released 20 Israeli hostages, praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by saying: “Thank you very much, Bibi. Great job.” He described the moment as the “historic dawn of a new Middle East,” and expressed that the hostages’ return was deeply emotional. Hostage Release and […]