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IndiGo Cancels Saudi Flights Until October 17

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2026

IndiGo has cancelled all flights to and from Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam and Madinah until October 17 amid worsening security concerns in Saudi Arabia following repeated attacks on Riyadh’s King Khalid International Airport. IndiGo Cancels Flights to Four Saudi Cities The airline said services to the four Saudi destinations would remain suspended until October 17 because […]

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India Issues Fresh Advisory for Nationals in Saudi Arabia

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2026

India has issued a fresh advisory for its nationals in Saudi Arabia amid continuing security concerns and flight disruptions, urging people to remain indoors during aerial attacks, follow official instructions and avoid circulating videos or unverified information about ongoing events. Indian Embassy Issues Fresh Saudi Arabia Advisory The Indian Embassy in Riyadh advised

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Trump Slams Houthis Over Saudi Arabia Attacks

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2026

President Donald Trump has sharply criticised Yemen’s Houthi rebels over their escalating attacks on Saudi Arabia, saying the group is “misbehaving very badly” as Riyadh faces repeated missile and drone strikes. Trump Condemns Houthi Attacks on Saudi Arabia Trump’s remarks came after a series of attacks targeted Saudi airports and other critical infrastructure, including

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Elon Musk Spends $366 Million on 2026 US Midterms

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2026

Elon Musk has emerged as the largest known political donor in the 2026 US midterm election cycle, spending roughly $366 million so far, including about $276 million since July, largely to help Republicans retain control of Congress. Musk Pours $276 Million Into Republican Midterms Musk’s spending since July has been directed towards Republican campaign groups […]

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Trump Defends Russian Diesel Deal Amid Backlash

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2026

President Donald Trump has defended his decision to temporarily allow Russian diesel imports into the United States, saying he “made the right choice” for American consumers despite criticism from lawmakers, Ukraine and European officials. Trump Defends Russian Diesel Decision Trump said the decision was taken in the interests of the American people and argued that […]

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Magnitude 6 Earthquake Strikes Panama

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2026

A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Panama on October 12, adding to a series of strong aftershocks following a powerful magnitude 7.7 quake that caused widespread damage across central parts of the country. Magnitude 6 Earthquake Hits Panama The latest earthquake struck at a depth of about 35 kilometres, according to preliminary seismic data. There were […]

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Trump Says Energy Ceasefire Holds Despite Russian Strikes

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2026

President Donald Trump has insisted that the Russia-Ukraine energy ceasefire remains in effect, even as Kyiv reported new Russian strikes on energy infrastructure and accused Moscow of violating the arrangement. Trump Says Energy Ceasefire Still Holds Trump said Russia and Ukraine had agreed to stop targeting each other’s energy infrastructure and maintained that the

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Kallas Urges Trump to Drop Russian Diesel Deal

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2026

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas has urged President Donald Trump to abandon his planned Russian diesel deal and instead join Europe in imposing stronger sanctions on Moscow, arguing that easing pressure would provide Russia with additional revenues during the Ukraine war. Kallas Urges Trump to Drop Russian Diesel Deal Kallas said suspending restrictions on […]

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139 Migrants Die in Djibouti Boat Disaster

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2026

At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died after an overcrowded boat carrying more than 300 people capsized off Djibouti while travelling towards Yemen, with dozens still missing as search operations continue. Migrant Boat Capsizes Near Djibouti Coast The vessel sank near Guhere, north of Obock, during the night of October 8-9 while attempting […]

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US Treasury Defends Russian Diesel Deal

By BPN News Desk October 12, 2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has defended the Trump administration’s decision to temporarily allow Russian diesel imports, arguing that the move is legal and aimed at easing fuel costs for American consumers. Bessent Defends Russian Diesel Deal Bessent said the Treasury Department has clear legal authority to issue temporary sanctions relief when doing so serves