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Xi Decries ‘Cold War Mentality’ at SCO Summit

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the opening session of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping criticized “bullying behaviour” in global politics and urged nations to reject “Cold War mentality” and bloc confrontations. He called for fairness, inclusivity, and justice in international relations, stressing the need for a multi-polar world order.

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Nepal PM Distances Country from China’s Global Security Initiative

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

Following his meeting with President Xi Jinping at the SCO summit in Tianjin, Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli was reported by the Chinese Foreign Ministry to have expressed explicit support for China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI), Global Security Initiative (GSI), and Global Civilization Initiative (GCI). The statement claimed Nepal looked forward to deeper

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Australian Government Denounces Anti-Indian Migration Rallies

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

The Australian government has condemned recent rallies in several cities that opposed Indian immigration. Officials described the protests as far-right activism rooted in racism and divisive politics. Emergency Management Minister Tony Burke and Multicultural Affairs Minister Anne Aly said such movements have “no place in modern Australia” and warned they threaten social

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Hamas Spokesman Abu Obeida Killed in Gaza Strike

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

Israel announced that it has killed Abu Obeida, the spokesperson for Hamas’s military wing, the Al-Qassam Brigades, in a targeted airstrike on Gaza City’s Rimal neighborhood. The Israel Defense Forces said the operation was aimed at dismantling Hamas’s propaganda and psychological warfare network ahead of a planned ground offensive. Rising Tensions and No Ceasefire Plans

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Powerful Quake Rocks Eastern Afghanistan, Scores Feared Dead

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

A strong earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck eastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad late on Sunday night. The epicenter was reported in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces at a shallow depth of about 8 km, which intensified the tremors across the region. The quake occurred at 11:47 p.m. local time, sending people rushing out of […]

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Trump Defends Tariffs After Court Ruling

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump defended his wide-ranging tariff program after a federal appeals court declared most of the duties illegal. Trump argued that tariffs are critical to safeguarding America’s economy and national security, warning that without them, “our country would be completely destroyed.” He also thanked a lone Obama-appointed judge who dissented from the

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Peter Navarro Targets India with Casteist and Trade Attacks

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has reignited controversy by claiming that India is acting as a “laundromat for the Kremlin” through its purchases of discounted Russian oil. Navarro alleged that members of India’s Brahmin community are “profiteering at the expense of the Indian people,” remarks he used to justify the Trump administration’s new 50% […]

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Modi, Xi Agree to Cooperate Against Cross-Border Terrorism

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged cross-border terrorism as a “priority” in his bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, reported that Modi highlighted how terrorism affects both nations and stressed the importance of mutual support in combating it.

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Vance Stands Ready Amid Concerns Over Trump’s Health

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Vice President JD Vance has said he is prepared to take charge if a “terrible tragedy” were to impact President Donald Trump. In an interview with USA Today, Vance explained that his seven months in office have given him “on-the-job training” to step in if required. At the same time, he stressed that Trump, who […]

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SCO Must Shoulder Greater Responsibility for Regional Peace

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping, addressing a banquet in Tianjin attended by nearly 20 world leaders, said the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) must assume “greater responsibilities” in safeguarding peace and stability across Eurasia. He noted that the forum should not only focus on security but also take the lead in driving shared economic growth and sustainable […]