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Zelenskyy Rejects Weak Deal, Putin Vows Victory

By BPN News Desk January 1, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine wants the war to end but will not sign a weak peace agreement that, in his view, would only delay another round of fighting. In a New Year address, he said Ukrainians are exhausted after nearly four years of war, but insisted that tiredness will not translate into surrender. […]

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Quad Envoys Hold Rare Public Meeting in Beijing

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

Ambassadors from the four Quad countries, India, the United States, Japan and Australia, held a rare publicly acknowledged meeting in Beijing. The meeting took place at the US Embassy in the Chinese capital and was described as part of routine diplomatic engagement among the four countries. Focus on Indo-Pacific Issues During the meeting, the envoys […]

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Taiwan on High Alert as Chinese Ships Pull Back

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

Taiwan remained on high military and maritime alert even as Chinese naval and coast guard vessels began pulling back following large-scale military drills around the island. Taiwanese authorities said vigilance would continue until China formally declares the end of its exercises and all military activity returns to normal levels. Chinese Military Exercises Near Taiwan

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Russia Shows Video of Drone Claim at Putin Residence

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

Russia’s Defence Ministry released video footage on Wednesday showing what it says is a downed drone that it claims was launched by Ukraine toward one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences in the Novgorod region in northwest Russia. The release came amid renewed tension in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and during parallel diplomatic […]

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Thailand Releases 18 Cambodian Soldiers

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

Thailand has released 18 Cambodian soldiers it had detained since July as part of a renewed ceasefire agreement with Cambodia. The soldiers were handed back at a border checkpoint after spending 155 days in Thai custody, marking an important step in easing tensions between the two neighbouring countries. Border Clashes and Ceasefire The release follows […]

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Khaleda Zia’s Funeral Held With State Honours

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

Bangladesh on Wednesday held the funeral of former Prime Minister Khaleda Zia amid nationwide mourning. Khaleda Zia, who served twice as Prime Minister and was the country’s first woman to hold the office, died at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness. The government announced state mourning to mark her death, with flags flown […]

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Israel to Suspend Aid Groups in Gaza in 2026

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

Israel has said it will suspend the operations of more than two dozen international humanitarian organisations working in the Gaza Strip starting January 1, 2026. The move follows new government rules requiring detailed registration, including information on staff, funding and activities, that many groups did not meet. Groups Affected and Reason for Suspension Among the

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Russia Deploys Oreshnik Missiles in Belarus

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

Russia and Belarus have released footage showing the deployment of the Russian Oreshnik missile system in Belarus, a development that could extend Moscow’s strike capabilities toward parts of Europe. Russian and Belarusian officials said the intermediate-range missiles have been placed on combat duty in the allied country as part of growing military cooperation. What the

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China Claims Mediation in India-Pakistan Tensions

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

China has claimed that it played a role in easing military tensions between India and Pakistan earlier this year. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing helped mediate during a brief but intense confrontation between the two South Asian neighbours, presenting the episode as part of China’s broader diplomatic engagement in regional and global conflicts. […]

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UAE to Withdraw Forces After Mukalla Bombing

By BPN News Desk December 31, 2025

The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that it will withdraw its military forces from Saudi Arabia following a bombing incident in Yemen’s coastal city of Mukalla. The decision comes amid rising tensions linked to a Saudi-led airstrike that targeted the port area of the Yemeni city, reportedly after concerns over unauthorised military movements. Saudi Strike […]