International

Tens of Thousands Mourn Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

Thousands of mourners gathered in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Saturday, December 20, 2025, for the funeral of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader who died after being shot earlier this month. The funeral took place under tight security near the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) complex, drawing large crowds amid heightened political tensions ahead of the country’s […]

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Clinton Responds as Epstein Files Are Released

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

Former US President Bill Clinton has responded after US authorities released a new set of documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting political and public scrutiny over figures mentioned in the records. The release includes photographs and documents that reference several high-profile individuals, including Clinton, though officials have stressed

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Knife and Smoke Grenade Attack in Taipei Kills Three

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

At least three people were killed and several others injured following a violent attack involving a knife and smoke grenades at major metro stations in Taipei on Friday evening. The incident occurred at crowded transport hubs, triggering panic among commuters and prompting a swift emergency response from local authorities. How the attack unfolded According to […]

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Oil Set to Close Lower for Second Straight Week

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

Global oil prices are on track to finish lower for the second straight week as optimism grows over prospects for a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and lingering uncertainty around Venezuelan supply disruption weighs on the market. Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) benchmarks both slipped modestly in recent trading, keeping weekly […]

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Russia’s S-500 Said to Counter Hypersonic Threats

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

A Russian defence expert has claimed that the newly deployed S-500 Prometheus air and missile defence system can intercept advanced threats, including modern hypersonic missiles that are expected to be developed by Western militaries. The expert highlighted the system’s design as part of Russia’s broader effort to strengthen its air defence architecture and provide what

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China Seeks WTO Talks with India Over Trade Measures

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

China has requested consultations with India at the World Trade Organization over New Delhi’s tariffs on information and communication technology products and subsidy schemes in the solar energy sector. The move marks the first step in a formal dispute process under WTO rules and reflects rising trade friction between the two Asian economies. Issues raised […]

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US Thanks Pakistan for Considering Role in Gaza Force

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

The United States has said it is grateful to Pakistan for offering to consider participation in a proposed international stabilization force for the Gaza Strip. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the remarks during an end-of-year press conference in Washington, responding to questions about Islamabad’s willingness to join multinational efforts aimed at peacebuilding in

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Putin Warns of Consequences Over Frozen Asset Plans

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned of serious consequences if Western countries move ahead with plans to use frozen Russian state assets to support Ukraine. Speaking at a public interaction in Moscow, Putin said such actions would cross legal and ethical boundaries and could trigger retaliatory measures by Russia. Asset seizure called unlawful Putin described […]

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Bank of Japan Raises Rates to 30-Year High

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

The Bank of Japan has raised its benchmark short-term interest rate to 0.75%, taking borrowing costs to their highest level in around three decades. The decision marks a significant step in Japan’s gradual exit from years of ultra-loose monetary policy aimed at combating deflation and weak growth. Inflation and wages drive policy change The rate […]

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US Launches Airstrikes on ISIS Targets in Syria

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

The United States military has carried out airstrikes on dozens of Islamic State (ISIS) targets in Syria, days after an attack that killed two American soldiers and a civilian interpreter. The strikes were conducted as part of a retaliatory operation aimed at degrading ISIS capabilities and preventing further attacks on US forces in the region. […]