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Ukraine Strikes Russian Oil Refinery with Drones

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

Ukrainian drones targeted the Kirishi oil refinery in Russia’s Leningrad region overnight on 14 September 2025. Russian officials said three drones were intercepted, but falling debris caused a fire at the site. No casualties were reported. Kirishi Refinery’s Importance The Kirishi facility, run by Surgutneftegaz, is one of Russia’s largest refineries with a processing

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China Rejects Trump Call for Sanctions Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

China has strongly opposed U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal urging NATO to stop buying Russian oil and impose tariffs on countries that continue trade with Moscow. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said sanctions only make matters worse and emphasized that Beijing does not plan or participate in wars. Trump’s Sanctions Proposal Trump called on NATO […]

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UK Police Investigate Rape of Sikh Woman as Hate Crime

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

West Midlands Police are investigating the rape of a British-born Sikh woman in her 20s as a racially aggravated attack. The incident occurred on the morning of 9 September 2025 near Tame Road, Oldbury, in Sandwell. Details of the Assault The woman reported being attacked by two white men around 8:30 am. One was described […]

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Taliban Ambush Kills 12 Pakistani Soldiers in Waziristan

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

At least 12 Pakistani soldiers were killed on Saturday after the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) ambushed a military convoy in South Waziristan. The attack occurred in the Badar area, near the Afghan border, according to security officials. Details of the Attack The convoy came under fire around 4:00 am when militants opened fire from both sides […]

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Trump Links Russia Sanctions to NATO Consensus

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is ready to impose “major sanctions” on Russia but only if all NATO countries agree and collectively halt their purchases of Russian oil. He made the statement in a post on his social media platform. Call for NATO Action Trump urged every NATO member to stop buying Russian oil, […]

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Floods Damage Nearly 2 Lakh Hectares of Crops in Punjab

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Severe floods have damaged more than 1.92 lakh hectares of standing kharif crops in Punjab, the state government reported. Officials warned that the upcoming rabi season could also be hit due to soil erosion and disrupted sowing schedules. Districts Worst Affected The worst-hit districts include Gurdaspur, Amritsar, Fazilka, Patiala, Kapurthala, and Firozpur. Farmers in

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Trump Hosts Qatar PM After Israeli Strike

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump met Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani at the White House after an Israeli airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders. Trump said he was “unhappy” with the attack, calling it a unilateral move that did not align with U.S. or Israeli interests. Strike in Doha Draws Global Criticism The […]

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Israel Accuses Pakistan at UN Over Bin Laden

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

At a United Nations Security Council session, Israel sharply criticised Pakistan, saying Islamabad cannot deny that Osama bin Laden was killed on Pakistani soil. The Israeli representative accused Pakistan of sheltering bin Laden and drew parallels with what Israel characterises as double standards in global counterterrorism. Claims Made by Israel Israel’s UN ambassador

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PM Modi Congratulates Nepal’s New Interim PM Karki

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sushila Karki on becoming Nepal’s interim Prime Minister. He reaffirmed that India remains committed to ensuring peace, progress, and prosperity for the people of Nepal. Karki Becomes First Woman Interim PM Sushila Karki, 73, took oath on 12 September 2025, making history as Nepal’s first woman to lead an interim […]

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Sushila Karki Named Nepal’s First Female Prime Minister

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Sushila Karki, former Chief Justice of Nepal, was sworn in as interim Prime Minister on 12 September 2025. She became the first woman in the country’s history to lead the government. Her appointment followed weeks of protests over corruption, nepotism, and a nationwide social media ban. Protests and Political Crisis The protests, driven largely by […]