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US Pledges $2 Billion in Humanitarian Aid to UN

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

The United States has announced a $2 billion humanitarian assistance commitment to support United Nations relief operations across multiple crisis-hit regions worldwide. The funding is aimed at providing life-saving assistance to populations affected by conflict, food shortages, health emergencies, and displacement, according to officials familiar with the decision. Scope

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Putin Residence Drone Claim Sparks Tension

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

Russian officials have accused Ukraine of launching a drone strike targeting one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences in the Novgorod region, an allegation Kyiv has strongly denied. Russia said the attack involved a large number of long-range drones and that its air defences intercepted all the craft, with no reported damage or casualties. Russian Claims […]

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Bangladesh’s First Woman PM Khaleda Zia Dies at 80

By BPN News Desk December 30, 2025

Former Bangladesh prime minister and senior opposition leader Khaleda Zia passed away on Tuesday at the age of 80 after a prolonged illness. She died in Dhaka while undergoing treatment for multiple age-related health complications. Zia had been suffering from chronic liver, heart, and respiratory ailments for several years, and her condition had deteriorated in […]

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Pakistan Admits Indian Strike on Nur Khan Airbase

By BPN News Desk December 29, 2025

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has acknowledged that Indian forces struck the Nur Khan Airbase near Rawalpindi during the recent military escalation between India and Pakistan. The admission marks a rare public confirmation by a senior Pakistani official of damage to a major military installation during what India described as Operation

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Trump Claims US Role In Thailand-Cambodia Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk December 29, 2025

Thailand and Cambodia reached a ceasefire agreement to end recent border clashes after days of heightened tensions along disputed areas. The truce followed diplomatic engagements involving regional partners and international stakeholders, with both sides agreeing to stop hostilities and stabilise the situation on the ground. Officials from both countries said the ceasefire

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Bangladesh Calls Attacks On Hindus ‘Isolated Acts’

By BPN News Desk December 29, 2025

Bangladesh’s foreign ministry on Sunday rejected India’s recent statements about attacks on Hindus and other minorities in the country, calling them “inaccurate, exaggerated or motivated narratives” that do not reflect the reality on the ground. Dhaka said isolated criminal incidents should not be portrayed as systematic persecution against religious minorities. India

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North Korea Test-Fires Long-Range Cruise Missiles

By BPN News Desk December 29, 2025

North Korea said it test-fired two long-range strategic cruise missiles as part of a military drill aimed at strengthening its combat readiness. State media reported that leader Kim Jong Un oversaw the launch, which involved missiles flying over waters off the west coast of the Korean Peninsula before hitting designated targets. Focus On Operational Readiness […]

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Mexico Train Derailment Kills 13, Nearly 100 Injured

By BPN News Desk December 29, 2025

At least 13 people were killed and 98 others injured after a passenger train derailed in southern Mexico. The accident occurred in the state of Oaxaca when the train was travelling along the Isthmus of Tehuantepec rail corridor. Authorities said several coaches left the tracks, causing severe damage and trapping passengers inside. Emergency Response And […]

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China Conducts Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan

By BPN News Desk December 29, 2025

China’s military carried out live-fire drills around Taiwan, escalating tensions in the Taiwan Strait. The People’s Liberation Army said the exercises involved coordinated operations by naval, air, ground and rocket forces in multiple zones surrounding the island. The drills included live-fire components and simulated combat scenarios, with temporary restrictions imposed

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Trump Says Ukraine Talks 95% Done, Land Issue Remains

By BPN News Desk December 29, 2025

US President Donald Trump said peace talks aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war are close to a breakthrough, though major issues remain unresolved. Speaking after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Florida, Trump said discussions covered most elements of a proposed peace framework. He described the talks as constructive but cautioned that a final