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Bessent Says US Has Funds For Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington has enough money to fund the war with Iran, even as the administration prepares to seek additional support from Congress to keep the military supplied for a potentially longer conflict. His remarks came amid rising scrutiny over the financial cost of the war and the broader economic consequences […]

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Cuba Hit By Second National Blackout In A Week

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Cuba suffered another nationwide blackout after its national power grid collapsed for the second time in a week, leaving millions without electricity and deepening the country’s worsening energy crisis. The latest outage also marked the third major grid failure reported in March, underlining the strain on Cuba’s fragile power system. Cuba Nationwide Blackout Leaves

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Iran Threatens Full Hormuz Closure After US Warning

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Iran has threatened to fully close the Strait of Hormuz if the United States carries out President Donald Trump’s warning to strike Iranian energy infrastructure, sharply escalating tensions in a region central to global oil trade. The warning has raised fears of a wider confrontation in West Asia, with energy supply routes now directly tied […]

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Israel Announces Extensive Strikes In Tehran

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Israel has announced a new wave of extensive strikes targeting Iranian government infrastructure in Tehran, following reports of powerful explosions across the Iranian capital. The statement signals a clear escalation in the conflict, with Israel now publicly indicating that its focus extends beyond military assets to state-linked infrastructure in the heart of Iran.

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Israel Seeks Global Backing As Iran War Deepens

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2026

The West Asia conflict deepened on Sunday as Israel pressed for broader international backing against Iran, while Tehran signalled limited flexibility on shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and global leaders pushed for restraint. The latest day of the war saw new diplomatic, military and energy-related developments, reflecting how the conflict is expanding beyond direct

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Abdul Basit Remark On Delhi Mumbai Triggers Row

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2026

A remark by former Pakistan High Commissioner to India Abdul Basit triggered sharp reactions after he said Pakistan would target New Delhi and Mumbai if the United States attacked Pakistan. The statement, made during a television discussion on a hypothetical conflict scenario, drew attention because it openly framed India as a retaliatory target in a […]

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Iran Eases Hormuz Stance Amid US Pressure

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2026

Iran said the Strait of Hormuz remains open to ships that are not linked to countries it considers hostile, signalling a partial easing in its position after days of disruption in the vital waterway. The clarification came amid rising tensions with the United States, after President Donald Trump warned Tehran of possible action against Iranian […]

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Iran Strikes Near Dimona As Tensions Rise

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2026

Iran struck areas near Israel’s southern nuclear research zone as U.S. President Donald Trump sharply escalated pressure on Tehran by warning that Iranian power plants could be targeted if the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. The exchange marked another dangerous turn in the widening regional conflict, with both military and energy infrastructure now at the […]

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Bangladesh Seeks $2 Billion Energy Loan

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2026

Bangladesh is moving to secure around $2 billion in fresh external funding as it struggles with soaring fuel and LNG costs during the wider West Asia crisis. The push comes as Dhaka tries to protect energy supplies, manage import pressure and avoid deeper disruption to electricity generation and industrial activity. Bangladesh Seeks $2 Billion Energy […]

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HRANA Says Iran War Death Toll Reaches 3,220

By BPN News Desk March 22, 2026

At least 3,220 people have been killed in Iran since the war began, according to the U.S.-based Human Rights Activists News Agency, which said the toll includes 1,398 civilians, at least 210 children, 1,165 military personnel and 657 people whose status has not yet been classified. AFP said it could not independently verify the figures […]