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Netanyahu Says Iran Regime Change Is Now Israel’s Goal

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that toppling Iran’s government is now a “central mission” for Israel, saying he believes the objective is “within reach”. The remarks mark one of his clearest public statements yet that regime change in Tehran has become a strategic Israeli goal. Netanyahu Says Iranian Regime Is Weaker Than Ever […]

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Estonia Minister Quits Over €70m Ukraine Arms Deal

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2026

Estonia’s Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur has resigned after a controversial €70 million ammunition procurement for Ukraine involving an Indian-owned company became embroiled in disputes over delivery, quality and financial oversight. Pevkur said he was accepting political responsibility for broader failures in the country’s defence procurement system. €70 Million Paid

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JD Vance Rules Out Iran Talks Until Ship Attacks Stop

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2026

US Vice President JD Vance has said Washington will not negotiate with Iran while Tehran continues attacking commercial shipping in and around the Strait of Hormuz. He also declined to give a timeline for when the seven-month confrontation could end, saying the answer depended largely on Iran’s actions. Vance Rules Out Iran Talks Over Ship […]

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Meloni Sets Italy’s Post-War Government Record

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2026

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni’s government has become the country’s longest-serving uninterrupted administration since World War II, reaching 1,413 days in office and surpassing the previous record held by Silvio Berlusconi’s government between 2001 and 2005. Meloni Government Sets Post-War Longevity Record Meloni took office in October 2022 after her Brothers of

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India, Belgium Target Doubling Trade in Five Years

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2026

India and Belgium have agreed to significantly expand cooperation across defence, clean energy, critical minerals and advanced technologies while setting a target to double bilateral trade over the next five years. The agreements followed talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Belgian Prime Minister Bart De Wever in New Delhi. India, Belgium Target Doubling Trade

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EAM Jaishankar Defends India’s Russian Oil Trade

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has defended India’s continued purchase of Russian oil, arguing that the Ukraine war will not end simply because countries stop buying energy or other commodities from Moscow. Speaking during an official visit to Kyiv, he said the conflict could only be resolved through dialogue, diplomacy and negotiation. Jaishankar Defends India’s

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Two Rescued Alive From Nepal Tunnel After 9 Days

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2026

Two workers have been rescued alive from Nepal’s Upper Trishuli 3A Hydropower Project, nine days after catastrophic flash floods and debris flows trapped them inside a tunnel. Their survival has raised hopes that dozens of other workers may still be alive underground. Two Workers Pulled Alive From Trishuli Tunnel The rescued workers have been identified […]

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India Joins Talks to Create SCO Development Bank

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2026

India is participating in negotiations to establish a Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Development Bank, with member states moving towards finalising the proposed institution’s governance structure, capital arrangements and founding documents. The initiative received support from all SCO members at the recently concluded summit in Bishkek. India Joins SCO Development Bank

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Nepal to Rebuild China Border Warning System

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2026

Nepal is moving to rebuild an early-warning system along its border with China after catastrophic flooding killed more than 1,100 people across Nepal and Tibet and left thousands missing. The planned network will use seismic sensors, cameras and satellite communications to provide faster alerts in the highly vulnerable Himalayan region. Nepal Plans New Warning System […]

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Trump Becomes First Living President on US Coin

By BPN News Desk September 3, 2026

Donald Trump has become the first living US president in around a century to appear on American currency after the US Mint released a special $1 coin marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. Trump Portrait Featured on Special $1 Coin The commemorative coin features Trump’s portrait alongside the words “IN GOD WE TRUST” […]