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North Korea Unveils ‘Strongest’ Missile at Parade

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

North Korea held a large military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of its ruling Workers’ Party, during which leader Kim Jong Un unveiled a new intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) named Hwasong-20, described by state media as the country’s “strongest nuclear strategic weapon system.” Parade and Missile Debut The Hwasong-20 was displayed mounted on an […]

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Trump Plans Middle East Visit After Gaza Deal

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to travel to the Middle East following the tentative ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. He mentioned possible visits to Israel and Egypt to attend key events tied to the peace pact. Announcement of Travel At the White House, Trump said the hostages would likely be released by Monday […]

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Trump Administration Begins Layoffs of Federal Workers

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

The Trump administration has initiated the process of laying off federal employees amid a continuing government shutdown, with thousands of positions targeted. The Office of Management and Budget (OMB) confirmed that “substantial” reductions in force (RIFs) have begun across multiple federal agencies. Officials informed a court filing that more than 4,000 positions were

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Trump Pushes to Expel Spain from NATO

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that Spain should be expelled from NATO over its refusal to increase defense spending to the level Trump demands. Criticism Over Spain’s Defense Spending During a meeting with Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Trump called Spain a “laggard” in meeting military expenditure commitments. He urged European leaders to pressure

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Trump Declared in “Exceptional Health”

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

A medical evaluation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center found U.S. President Donald Trump in “exceptional health,” according to a memo released by the White House. Health Report Details Dr. Sean Barbabella, Trump’s physician, noted strong performance in cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical metrics. The memo said Trump’s “cardiac age” is about

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Macron Reappoints Lecornu as PM

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has reappointed Sébastien Lecornu as Prime Minister just days after his abrupt resignation, as France grapples with deep political volatility. Swift Return Amid Crisis Lecornu had stepped down after his new cabinet collapsed within hours, following criticism and political pushback. Despite that, he accepted the prime minister post again

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Pakistan Claims India Using Afghanistan as Terror Base

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

Pakistan has again accused India of using Afghan territory to plot terror attacks, a claim strongly denied by both New Delhi and Kabul. Accusation from Islamabad Pakistani officials called the claim a “lie machine” operating from Delhi. They assert that militant outfits targeting Pakistan are being backed and staged from Afghanistan with India’s support. India […]

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Women Journalists Barred at Taliban Press Meet

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

A press conference held by Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi in New Delhi on Friday drew sharp criticism after no women journalists were allowed entry. The event, hosted at the Afghan embassy, was attended only by male reporters. Event Excludes Women Reporters Invitations to the media briefing were reportedly limited to male journalists from […]

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Putin Backs Trump’s Peace Efforts

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that U.S. President Donald Trump “did a lot for peace,” commenting after the Nobel Committee awarded the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado instead of Trump. Putin’s Comments on the Nobel Decision Speaking shortly after the Nobel announcement, Putin praised Trump’s role in mediating […]

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Trump Vows Gaza Rebuild, Optimistic on Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope for a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and pledged to rebuild Gaza through a new “Board of Peace.” Optimism Over Ceasefire Trump said he believes the ceasefire will hold, adding that “they’re all tired of the fighting.” He views this pause in violence as an opportunity to begin […]