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Iran Rejects US 48-Hour Ceasefire Proposal

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Iran has reportedly rejected a US-backed proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, signalling that Tehran is not yet ready to pause hostilities despite rising regional pressure. The reported refusal comes at a time when military tensions between Iran and the United States have sharply intensified, with the latest developments pointing to a further breakdown in backchannel […]

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US-Iran Tensions Rise After Jet Downing Near Hormuz

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

A fresh military incident near the Strait of Hormuz has sharply raised tensions in the US-Iran conflict after reports said another American aircraft was brought down on Friday. Iranian forces claimed responsibility for the strike, while President Donald Trump said the escalation would not affect ongoing diplomatic talks, calling the situation part of a broader […]

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Trump Unveils New Drug And Metal Tariffs

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Trump Unveils New Drug And Metal Tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new set of tariff changes targeting imported patented medicines and a wide range of metal products, marking another major shift in Washington’s trade policy. The measures are aimed at pushing more manufacturing into the United States while also changing how duties […]

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Iran Claims Second US F-35 Was Shot Down

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Iran Claims Second US F-35 Was Shot Down Iran has claimed that its air defence systems shot down a second U.S. F-35 fighter jet over central Iran, adding another dramatic claim to the ongoing conflict. The report, carried by Iranian media and picked up by international outlets, said the pilot’s survival was unlikely. However, there […]

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Trump Fires US Attorney General Pam Bondi

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Trump Fires US Attorney General Pam Bondi U.S. President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from office, ending a turbulent tenure at the Justice Department that had drawn sustained political scrutiny. The sudden move adds to a growing pattern of leadership churn inside the administration and raises fresh questions about stability at the […]

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Pete Hegseth Removes US Army Chief

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff General Randy George to step down and retire immediately, marking another major leadership change inside the Pentagon during Washington’s ongoing military campaign against Iran. The move comes without any public explanation from the Pentagon and has triggered fresh scrutiny over instability at the top […]

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Macron Hits Back After Trump Remarks

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Macron Hits Back After Trump Remarks French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back against fresh remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, opening another round of public friction between the two leaders at a time of wider strain between Washington and European allies. The exchange has drawn attention not only because of the personal tone […]

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Iran Missile Launchers Still Remain Intact – US Intelligence

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

A fresh U.S. intelligence assessment suggests Iran still retains a significant part of its missile and drone capability despite weeks of American and Israeli strikes. The finding appears to challenge earlier public claims from Washington that Tehran’s offensive capacity had been largely broken. Iran Missile Launchers Still Operational According to the assessment, around

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Pakistan Fuel Prices Surge Amid Oil Shock

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Pakistan Fuel Prices Surge Amid Oil Shock Pakistan has announced another sharp increase in fuel prices as global crude markets remain volatile during the Middle East conflict. The new rates, which take effect from Friday, mark the second major revision in less than a month and are expected to add further pressure on inflation and […]

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Iran Flags Gulf Bridge Targets After Strike

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Tehran has signalled possible retaliation against key bridges in Gulf countries and Jordan after a major strike damaged the B1 bridge near Karaj, west of Tehran. The latest development has added another layer of tension to the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, with infrastructure now emerging as a visible part of the battlefield. Iran Gulf Bridge Retaliation […]