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Pakistan FM Distances from Trump’s 20-Point Gaza Plan

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Pakistani Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Ishaq Dar declared on October 3, 2025, that the 20-point Gaza peace plan announced by U.S. President Donald Trump does not reflect Pakistan’s version. He told Parliament that “changes were made” to the published plan and that it diverges from a draft supported by Muslim-majority nations. Divergence Over […]

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Oil Posts Sharpest Weekly Drop in Months

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Oil prices ended another volatile week, heading for their steepest weekly fall in about three and a half months. The Brent crude benchmark fell close to 8 %, while U.S. WTI crude dropped around 7.3 %. Factors Driving the Slide The sharp decline has been fueled by growing expectations that OPEC+ will further boost production […]

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U.S. Senator Moves to End H-1B Exemptions for Universities

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

A U.S. Senator has introduced legislation aimed at removing long-standing H-1B visa exemptions that benefit universities, research bodies, and non-profit institutions. The measure would require these institutions to count foreign hires under the same annual cap that applies to private companies. Bill Details and Objectives The proposal, titled the Visa Cap Enforcement Act,

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Putin Praises Trump, Warns U.S. Over Tomahawk Support

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has offered guarded praise for U.S. President Donald Trump while warning that supplying Tomahawk cruise missiles to Ukraine would mark a dangerous escalation in U.S.–Russia relations. He made the remarks at a foreign-policy forum in Sochi on October 2, 2025. Compliment With Caution Putin acknowledged Trump’s diplomatic style, noting his

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Albanian PM Mocks Trump Over “War” Claims

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

At the European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama poked fun at U.S. President Donald Trump for claiming he ended a war between Albania and Azerbaijan — though no such war ever existed. Rama made the jibe while speaking with French President Emmanuel Macron and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, drawing laughter […]

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Munich Airport Suspends Flights After Drone Sightings

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Munich Airport in Germany was forced to suspend operations late on October 2, 2025, following reports of drone activity near its airspace. The suspension began around 10:18 p.m. local time, as air traffic control restricted takeoffs and landings for safety reasons. Flight Disruptions During the shutdown, 17 departing flights were cancelled, and 15 inbound flights […]

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Trump Warns of Firings Amid U.S. Government Shutdown

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that federal employee firings could take place if the current government shutdown continues. The shutdown began on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass funding measures. Trump placed blame on Democrats for the deadlock, saying their actions led to the crisis. He also hinted at “big plans” for […]

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India, China to Resume Direct Flights by Late October

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

The Government of India has announced that direct passenger flights between India and China will resume by late October 2025, after more than five years of suspension. The suspension began in 2020 amid the COVID-19 pandemic and escalating tensions along the India-China border. According to the announcement, airlines will restart services on designated routes subject […]

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Putin Backs Modi, Calls Out U.S. Over Tariffs

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 2, 2025, offered strong praise for India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying Modi is a “balanced and wise” leader and describing their relationship as trustworthy. He spoke at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi, where he sharply criticized U.S. efforts to pressure India over its oil trade with Russia. […]

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Trump Plans Meeting With Xi, Soybeans Key Topic

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in about four weeks, with soybean trade expected to dominate discussions. Trump accused China of deliberately delaying purchases of U.S. soybeans to use as leverage in ongoing negotiations, which he said is hurting American farmers. Farmers Under Pressure Soybean growers in the […]