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China Halts Boeing Jet Deliveries Amid Escalating Trade War with the US

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

In a significant escalation of trade tensions, China has instructed its airlines to cease accepting deliveries of Boeing aircraft. This move follows the United States’ imposition of tariffs up to 145% on Chinese imports, prompting China to retaliate with 125% tariffs on American goods, including aircraft and parts. The Chinese government’s directive also

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China Accuses U.S. of Cyberattacks During Asian Winter Games, Names Alleged NSA Agents

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

China has escalated its cyberwarfare allegations against the United States by accusing the U.S. National Security Agency (NSA) of launching sophisticated cyberattacks during the 2025 Asian Winter Games held in Harbin. The attacks reportedly targeted critical infrastructure, including defense, energy, and transport systems across Heilongjiang province, as well as the

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Tech Titans Call for Abolition of IP Laws Amid AI Copyright Controversies

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Tech moguls Elon Musk and Jack Dorsey have sparked a new wave of controversy by publicly calling for the abolition of intellectual property (IP) laws. The comments, made during a conversation on social media platform X, come at a time when artificial intelligence companies are under increasing legal scrutiny for allegedly using copyrighted materials without […]

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Trump Slams Southeast Asia Amid Xi’s Trade Outreach and Tariff Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Southeast Asian nations over what he described as unfair trade practices, stating, “They’re trying to screw the U.S., and I don’t blame them.” His remarks underscore growing frustration within the administration over trade imbalances and follow the imposition of steep tariffs on countries like Vietnam. Vietnam, which

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Japan Records Largest Population Decline Amid Ongoing Demographic Challenges

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Japan has recorded its largest population decline since official tracking began, highlighting deepening demographic challenges. In 2024, the country witnessed a sharp drop in births coupled with a rising number of deaths, resulting in a net population decrease of nearly 900,000. According to government data, only 720,988 babies were born last year, a decline of […]

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Trump Blames Zelensky for War, Downplays Russia After Deadly Attack

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked global outrage by blaming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for instigating the war with Russia, just a day after a deadly Russian missile barrage on the Ukrainian city of Sumy claimed 35 civilian lives and left 117 injured. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump claimed that Zelensky shared […]

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Barack Obama Commends Harvard for Upholding Academic Freedom

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has praised Harvard University for standing firm against federal directives aimed at curbing campus activism and dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. His comments come in the wake of the university’s decision to reject a controversial agreement tied to nearly $2.3 billion in federal funding. The Trump

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Saudi Haj Portal Reopens for Additional Indian Pilgrims

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Saudi Arabia has reopened its Haj portal to accommodate 10,000 more Indian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, scheduled between June 4 and June 9. The move follows intervention by India’s Ministry of Minority Affairs after more than 52,500 slots were lost due to delays by private tour operators in meeting Saudi deadlines. Earlier this […]

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Harvard Faces $2.2 Billion Federal Funding Freeze From Trump Administration

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Harvard University is facing a major financial blow as the U.S. government has frozen more than $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in federal contracts. The drastic action follows Harvard’s refusal to implement a series of directives issued by the Trump administration, which included dismantling its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, banning

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Netanyahu Condemns Macron’s Plan to Recognize Palestinian State

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France may soon recognize Palestine as a sovereign state. Calling it a “grave mistake,” Netanyahu warned that the move could pose serious risks to Israel’s security and survival. In a strongly worded statement, Netanyahu declared that the creation of a