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India, US Trade Deal Nearing Closure: Goyal

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on January 31, 2026 that India and the United States are moving towards closure on a comprehensive trade agreement. He said negotiators from both countries are working to resolve outstanding issues ahead of a possible conclusion of talks. Focus on Market Access and Tariffs Goyal highlighted that discussions […]

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India Backs Palestinians, Welcomes Gaza Peace Plan

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on January 31, 2026 reiterated India’s continued support for the people of Palestine during talks with a delegation of Arab foreign ministers and the Secretary-General of the League of Arab States. The meeting took place in New Delhi on the sidelines of the second India-Arab Foreign Ministers’ Meeting. Support for Peace […]

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Explosion Kills, Injures in Iran’s Bandar Abbas

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Bandar Abbas, Iran: An explosion struck a building in the southern Iranian port city of Bandar Abbas on January 31, 2026, killing at least one person and injuring about 14 others, officials said. The blast occurred in an eight-storey residential structure near the port area. Cause Under Investigation Local authorities say the cause of the […]

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Pakistan PM Admits Shame Over Seeking Foreign Loans

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said he feels ashamed when he and the country’s military leadership travel abroad seeking financial assistance to stabilise the economy, underlining the depth of Pakistan’s ongoing debt crisis. Debt Crisis Forces External Dependence Speaking at a public event, Sharif said Pakistan’s repeated reliance on foreign loans has hurt

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New Epstein Files Mention Trump, Allegations Not Verified

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Newly released Jeffrey Epstein files from the U.S. Department of Justice include documents that mention President Donald Trump in connection with people and events tied to Epstein’s social circle. The release is part of a large batch of records made public under a transparency law, but the contents have not been independently verified and do […]

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Venezuela Condemns US Tariffs on Cuba Oil Suppliers

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Venezuela has strongly criticised the United States decision to impose tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba, calling the move punitive and unjustified. The Venezuelan government said the measures amount to economic coercion and violate international trade norms. Tariffs Called Punitive Venezuelan officials said the US action unfairly targets nations that maintain

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Don Lemon Arrested Over Minnesota Church Protest

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon has been arrested in connection with a protest that disrupted a church service in Minnesota, according to U.S. law enforcement officials. Protest During Church Service The incident occurred at a church in St. Paul, where a protest linked to immigration policies interrupted a religious service earlier this month. Authorities said […]

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US Embassy Warns of Violence Ahead of Bangladesh Polls

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

The United States Embassy in Dhaka, Bangladesh has issued a security alert ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections and national referendum scheduled for February 12, 2026. The advisory warns that political violence and possible extremist attacks could occur during the election period. Alert Advises Caution The embassy urged U.S. citizens and foreign residents to

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Mexico Warns of Worsening Cuba Crisis

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has warned that proposed US tariffs on countries supplying oil to Cuba could worsen the humanitarian situation on the island. She said such measures risk affecting essential services, including electricity generation, healthcare and food supply. Oil Supplies and Mexico’s Position Sheinbaum said decisions on oil exports are a matter of

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US to Add 65,000 Seasonal Worker Visas in 2026

By BPN News Desk January 31, 2026

The U.S. government has announced that it will issue around 65,000 additional H-2B seasonal guest worker visas for the 2026 fiscal year to help employers facing labour shortages. This move increases the number of temporary visas available for non-agricultural seasonal work beyond the usual cap. Details of the Visa Expansion The extra H-2B visas will […]