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U.S. Team Frustrated with India Over Trade Talks

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2025

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that President Trump and his administration are growing increasingly frustrated with India over delays in finalizing a trade agreement. He described India’s approach as slow and unresponsive despite early enthusiasm for negotiations. Concerns Over Russia Ties Add to Tension Bessent noted that India’s continued oil imports

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Trump Announces Tariff Lesser for Pakistan and Bangladesh as Compared to India

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a fresh executive order imposing new “reciprocal tariffs” on over 70 countries, with India facing a higher rate than both Pakistan and Bangladesh. The decision has triggered sharp political reactions and fresh diplomatic unease, especially from India. India to Face 25% Tariff, Neighbours Get Leniency Under the revised

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Northern China Floods Kill at Least 60 People

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Severe rainfall in northern China has claimed the lives of at least 60 people over the past week. The worst-hit areas include the outskirts of Beijing and parts of Hebei province. Among the dead were 31 elderly residents at a care home in Taishitun town in Miyun district, where authorities admitted evacuation plans failed to […]

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Trump: Tariffs Make America “Great and Rich Again”

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended his sweeping tariff strategy, claiming it has revitalized the American economy. In a social media post, he stated, “Tariffs are making America GREAT & RICH Again,” and added, “One year ago, America was a dead country. Now it is the hottest country anywhere in the world.” Tariffs Target […]

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Myanmar Declares Interim Government Before Elections

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Myanmar’s military government announced the formation of a civilian-led interim government on July 31, ahead of the country’s upcoming general elections scheduled for December. However, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing remains in full control, retaining his roles as interim president and commander-in-chief of the armed forces. Commission Formed to Conduct Elections An

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Delta Flight Diverts After Turbulence Injures 25

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

A Delta Air Lines flight from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam was forced to divert and make an emergency landing in Minneapolis after encountering severe turbulence mid-air on July 30. The aircraft, an Airbus A330-900 operating as Flight DL56, landed safely after nearly two hours into the flight. Multiple Passengers Hospitalized Out of the 288 […]

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Trump Labels India and Russia “Dead Economies”

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump, in a social media post on July 31, called India and Russia “dead economies,” intensifying tensions following his announcement of new tariffs on Indian imports. Trump wrote, “I don’t care what India does with Russia. They can take their dead economies down together, for all I care.” Accuses India of Unfair […]

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U.S. Navy F‑35C Crashes Near Lemoore, Pilot Safe

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

A U.S. Navy F‑35C Lightning II fighter jet crashed on July 30 near Naval Air Station Lemoore in California. The pilot safely ejected before the aircraft hit an agricultural field. There were no injuries reported, and no civilians were harmed in the crash. Emergency Teams Respond Swiftly The crash took place around 6:30 p.m. local […]

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Shehbaz Sharif Hails U.S. Role in New Trade Pact

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed profound thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump for his “leadership role” in finalizing a historic trade agreement between Pakistan and the United States. The deal was announced in Washington late on July 30. Deal Centers on Oil Reserves and Tariff Relief President Trump said the U.S. and Pakistan will […]

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Tsunami Warnings Lifted After 8.8 Quake in Russia

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

A massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on July 30, triggering widespread tsunami warnings across the Pacific. The quake, one of the most powerful in recorded history, caused sea surges of up to 5 meters in Severo-Kurilsk, damaging coastal infrastructure including a fish-processing plant. Several people sustained minor