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Pakistan Monsoon Rains Kill Over 160 in a Day

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

Torrential monsoon rains have unleashed devastating floods and landslides across northern and northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 160 people within 24 hours, with the toll expected to rise as rescue operations continue. Overnight Devastation Officials confirmed that 157 people died in Buner district alone, making it the hardest-hit area. In a tragic turn, a rescue […]

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India Rules Out De-dollarisation, Focuses on Local Trade

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

India has firmly stated that de-dollarisation is not part of its financial agenda, even as discussions continue among BRICS nations on using local currencies for trade. MEA Clarifies India’s Position The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that India has not taken steps to move away from the U.S. dollar. While other BRICS countries have floated […]

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Trump Heads to Alaska for High-Stakes Putin Summit

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

President Donald Trump departed for Anchorage, Alaska, where he is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in what he described as a “high-stakes” summit aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict and broader geopolitical issues. Summit Timing and Setting The one-on-one meeting is set to begin around 11 a.m. local time at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson

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Trump Deploys 800 Troops in D.C. During Crime Emergency

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

In a move to address escalating safety concerns, President Donald Trump has declared a “crime emergency” in Washington, D.C., federalized the Metropolitan Police Department under emergency powers, and deployed approximately 800 National Guard troops to assist law enforcement across the city. Deployment Details Under the Home Rule Act, the president assumed

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Trump Says India Tariffs ‘Probably’ Pushed Putin to Summit

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that tariffs imposed on India may have contributed to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to meet, as the two leaders prepare for a high-stakes summit in Alaska. Tariffs as Diplomatic Leverage Speaking to a radio host, Trump remarked that secondary tariffs on India “essentially took them out of buying oil […]

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Trump Says Putin Won’t “Mess Around” as Alaska Summit Nears

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not “mess around” with him ahead of their planned meeting in Alaska. Trump also said he believes Russia and Ukraine “will make peace” following the talks. Summit Outlook The high-stakes meeting, scheduled to take place in Anchorage, comes amid ongoing efforts to […]

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IOC Says No Pause on Russian Oil Despite US Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has confirmed that it will continue importing Russian crude, stressing that the decision is based solely on commercial considerations, not political directives. No Change in Import Policy Chairman A.S. Sahney stated that IOC has not received any government orders to either stop or increase Russian oil purchases. He explained that the […]

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Putin Praises Trump, Hints at Nuclear Arms Deal

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

On the eve of their upcoming summit in Alaska, Russian President Vladimir Putin lauded U.S. President Donald Trump’s efforts to bring an end to the war in Ukraine, calling them “energetic and sincere.” He also floated the possibility of negotiating a nuclear arms control agreement between the two nations. Praise and Peace Signals In a […]

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Trump Says Putin Is Ready to Make a Ukraine Deal

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to negotiating a peace agreement over the war in Ukraine ahead of their summit in Alaska. Deal Prospects Speaking during a radio interview, Trump said he believes Putin has been persuaded — partly by sanctions pressure — to pursue a deal. Although […]

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3 Dead, Dozens Injured in Karachi by Aerial Firing

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

Independence Day celebrations in Karachi turned tragic as reckless aerial firing led to the deaths of three people — including an eight-year-old girl and a senior citizen — and left more than 60 individuals wounded across the city. Eyewitness Accounts Residents across multiple neighborhoods reported hearing gunfire as festivities unfolded. In Azizabad, the young girl […]