International

Macron Urges EU to Halt US Investments Amid Tariff Dispute

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged European Union businesses to suspend planned investments in the United States following a new wave of tariffs imposed by the US administration. The move is part of a broader strategy to present a united European response to what Macron described as unjustified and unilateral trade actions. Macron emphasized that […]

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South Korea’s Constitutional Court Removes President Yoon Suk Yeol Over Martial Law Declaration

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

In a historic decision, South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously voted to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. The ruling came after the court found his December 2024 declaration of martial law to be unconstitutional and a direct assault on the democratic order. The court deemed the action a serious breach of presidential duties […]

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PM Modi Meets Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus Amid Strained Bilateral Ties

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a crucial meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. This marked their first formal interaction since Yunus assumed power in Dhaka following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government in August 2024. The meeting comes at a time of heightened diplomatic […]

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Exemptions in President Trump’s Recent Tariff Announcements

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

President Donald Trump’s newly introduced tariff policy, which applies a baseline 10% duty on all imports into the United States, includes targeted exemptions for several critical sectors. These exemptions appear to be strategic, aimed at minimizing disruption to essential services and high-priority industries while the broader policy seeks to promote domestic

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India Advocates for Enhanced Climate Finance Among BRICS Nations

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

At the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Brasilia, India called on member nations to come together under the ‘Baku to Belem Roadmap’ to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually by 2035. The appeal was aimed at strengthening collective efforts to meet global climate targets. With BRICS now expanded to include 11 nations, India emphasized the group’s […]

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China Condemns U.S. Tariffs, Vows Retaliation

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

China has issued a strong rebuke to the latest U.S. decision to impose sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports, describing the move as a “typical unilateral bullying practice.” The U.S. administration recently announced a global base tariff of 10%, with an additional 34% specifically targeting goods from China. Beijing has condemned the measure, stating it not […]

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Tech Giants Advise Caution to H-1B Visa Holders Amid Stringent U.S. Immigration Policies

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

Amid rising uncertainty over U.S. immigration policies, major technology companies have issued advisories to their employees on H-1B visas, urging them to avoid international travel unless absolutely necessary. This cautionary approach is driven by concerns that visa holders may face difficulty returning to the U.S. due to tightened re-entry procedures under the current

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Trump’s Tariffs Extend to Remote Australian Territories, Including Uninhabited Islands

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

In a move that has left international observers baffled, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of tariffs on several remote Australian territories, including the uninhabited Heard and McDonald Islands. These islands, located in the southern Indian Ocean, are home only to penguins, seals, and glaciers — and have no permanent human population or […]

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Elon Musk Expected to Step Down from Government Role

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

Donald Trump has reportedly informed members of his Cabinet and inner circle that Elon Musk will soon step down from his role in the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). Musk has been functioning as a special government employee under a limited appointment, and his term is expected to conclude by late May or early June. […]

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Trump’s Tariffs Target Developing Nations Amid Global Backlash

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

In a dramatic escalation of U.S. trade policy, President Donald Trump has announced a sweeping new set of tariffs that significantly affect countries across the globe, with developing nations bearing the brunt of the most punishing rates. The plan imposes a blanket 10% tariff on all imports to the United States, while targeting specific nations—especially […]