International

Trump Urges Putin to ‘STOP’ After Deadly Kyiv Strikes

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2025

In a rare public rebuke, U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to halt military aggression in Ukraine following a devastating missile and drone assault on Kyiv. The overnight attack resulted in at least 12 fatalities and over 90 injuries, marking one of the deadliest strikes on the Ukrainian capital in […]

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South Korea Protests Chinese Sea Structure in Disputed Waters

By BPN News Desk April 24, 2025

South Korea has voiced serious concerns over China’s installation of a new sea structure within a disputed section of the Yellow Sea, known locally as the West Sea. The area falls within the Provisional Maritime Zone—an area where the Exclusive Economic Zones (EEZs) of both countries overlap. The move has triggered renewed tensions as Seoul […]

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Saudi Arabia to Jointly Develop Two Refineries in India

By BPN News Desk April 24, 2025

In a major step to boost bilateral energy cooperation, Saudi Arabia is set to partner with Indian companies to jointly develop two large-scale oil refineries in India. Each refinery will have an estimated processing capacity of 9 million tonnes per annum (mtpa), reinforcing Saudi Arabia’s strategic push to strengthen its presence in India’s expanding energy […]

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PBOC Warns U.S. Tariffs Undermine Global Economic Trust

By BPN News Desk April 24, 2025

China’s central bank has issued a pointed warning over the growing impact of U.S. trade policies on global economic stability. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) cautioned that the imposition of sweeping tariffs by the United States risks undermining trust in the international economic system. According to the bank, such unilateral actions erode the foundation […]

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Twelve States Sue Trump Over Sweeping Tariffs

By BPN News Desk April 24, 2025

In a major legal challenge, twelve U.S. states have jointly filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump, opposing the sweeping tariffs introduced under his “Liberation Day” initiative. The plaintiffs argue that the tariffs are unconstitutional and have caused serious economic damage across multiple sectors. The lawsuit, lodged in the U.S. Court of International Trade,

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Trump-Zelenskyy Clash Over Crimea Stalls Peace Talks

By BPN News Desk April 24, 2025

The war in Ukraine continues to face diplomatic obstacles as a new verbal clash has erupted between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, centered around the contentious issue of Crimea. Trump criticized Zelenskyy for making what he termed “inflammatory” comments that undermine efforts to negotiate peace with Russia. “Ukrainian

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Canada Silent as World Condemns Pahalgam Terror Attack

By BPN News Desk April 24, 2025

The recent terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, which left 28 civilians dead, has drawn sharp condemnation from across the globe. Leaders from several nations have publicly denounced the act, expressing solidarity with India in its time of grief. Former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak stated, “The barbaric attack in Pahalgam has stolen the […]

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Series of Earthquakes Shake Istanbul; Panic Grips Western Districts

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2025

A series of earthquakes rocked Istanbul on April 23, 2025, triggering widespread panic across the city and forcing evacuations in several districts. The most powerful tremor registered a magnitude of 6.2 with its epicenter located off the coast of Silivri in the Marmara Sea, approximately 40 kilometers southwest of Istanbul. The quake occurred at a […]

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White House Rebuts University Criticism Over Federal Oversight

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2025

The White House has pushed back strongly against a coordinated statement from over 100 U.S. universities accusing the administration of political interference and overreach in academic affairs. The backlash comes amid an ongoing legal dispute involving Harvard University and the federal government, following the freezing of $2.2 billion in funding. Universities’

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Pope Francis’ Funeral to Be Held Saturday at St. Peter’s Square

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2025

Pope Francis, who passed away on April 21, 2025, at the age of 88, will be laid to rest on Saturday, April 26. The funeral will be held at 10:00 a.m. local time in St. Peter’s Square, Vatican City, where thousands of faithful are expected to gather to bid farewell to the late pontiff. His […]