International

Bangladesh Pays ₹3,282 Cr to Adani, Clears Bulk of Power Dues

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

In a major development for cross-border energy cooperation, Bangladesh has paid ₹3,282 crore (approximately USD 384 million) to Adani Power in June 2025, settling a significant portion of its outstanding dues under a long-term power purchase agreement. This payment brings down the cumulative outstanding amount to around USD 500 million, marking a sharp reduction from […]

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Putin Offers Peace Talks, Promises Military Budget Cuts

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

In a significant policy shift, Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed readiness to resume peace negotiations with Ukraine while also announcing plans to scale back military expenditure. The twin announcements mark a notable departure from Moscow’s aggressive posture in recent years, reflecting the economic strain that the prolonged conflict and defense buildup have

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Mass Bangkok Rally Demands Thai PM’s Resignation

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

Thousands of demonstrators flooded Bangkok’s streets on Saturday, calling for Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra to resign after a leaked phone call with former Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen triggered a political and diplomatic storm. The protest, centered at Victory Monument, is the largest since Paetongtarn’s government took office in 2023. Growing Public Anger The

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Yemen Fires Missiles at Israel; Interception Successful

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

Tensions in the Middle East intensified on Saturday as a series of missiles were launched from Yemeni territory toward Israel. The attack, which triggered widespread air raid sirens across southern and central Israel as well as the occupied West Bank, was swiftly addressed by Israeli defense forces, who reported that the projectiles were “most likely […]

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U.S. Spends Over $800 Million on THAAD Missiles to Defend Israel

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

The United States reportedly expended over $800 million worth of Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missiles within a span of just 11 to 12 days in its efforts to shield Israel from Iranian missile threats during recent escalations. The massive deployment marks one of the most significant uses of advanced U.S. missile defense systems […]

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Swiss Tech Cuts Chernobyl Radiation by 47% Without Chemicals

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

A revolutionary technology developed by Swiss environmental firm Exlterra has achieved a major breakthrough in nuclear disaster cleanup, reducing radiation levels in the Chernobyl exclusion zone by nearly half within just one year. Without using any chemicals or excavation methods, the system has stunned global scientists by cutting soil radioactivity by 47% and airborne

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13 Pakistan Troops Killed in Suicide Blast in North Waziristan

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

A deadly suicide bombing in Pakistan’s North Waziristan region has left at least 13 military personnel dead and several others injured, including civilians and children. The attack occurred on June 28, when an explosive-laden vehicle rammed into a military convoy near Mir Ali, a region known for frequent militant activity. The incident took place during […]

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Pakistan Welcomes Court of Arbitration’s Ruling on J&K Hydroelectric Projects

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

Pakistan has expressed approval after an arbitration court delivered a decision concerning India’s hydropower projects in Jammu and Kashmir under the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT). The tribunal’s verdict significantly constrains India’s ability to proceed unilaterally on certain run-of-river hydropower schemes on rivers allocated to Pakistan under the bilateral

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Ukraine to Seek EU Sanctions on Bangladesh Over Stolen Grain Imports

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

Ukraine has announced its intention to ask the European Union to impose sanctions on Bangladeshi companies and officials alleged to have imported Ukrainian grain illegally appropriated by Russia from occupied regions. Kyiv claims that over 150,000 tonnes of wheat was exported via Russia’s Kavkaz port, blended to conceal its origin, and ultimately shipped to Bangladesh.

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IAEA Chief Raises Alarm: Iran May Still Hold Enriched Uranium Despite Fordow Shutdown

By BPN News Desk June 28, 2025

International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Rafael Grossi has confirmed that the centrifuges at Iran’s Fordow nuclear facility are no longer operational following recent airstrikes. However, he issued a stark warning that enriched uranium may still be in Iran’s possession and could have been relocated ahead of the attacks. Without direct access, the IAEA