International

North Korea Constructs Largest-Ever Warship, Signaling Naval Expansion

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2025

North Korea is constructing its largest-ever warship, marking a significant shift in its military strategy and naval modernization ambitions. Satellite imagery has revealed the new vessel under development at the Nampo Naval Shipyard, showcasing Pyongyang’s intent to strengthen its maritime footprint despite economic hardships and international sanctions. Massive

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Trump Joins Japan Tariff Talks Amid Global Trade Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2025

President Donald Trump has personally entered the ongoing tariff negotiations with Japan, signaling the strategic importance the U.S. places on redefining trade partnerships amid a climate of rising global economic tensions. Flanked by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Trump participated directly in talks held in Washington, with both

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Indian Student Among Four Suing Trump Administration Over Abrupt Visa Termination

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2025

In a significant legal development, four international students, including Indian national Chinmay Deore, have filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration following the abrupt termination of their F-1 student visas. The students allege that their visas were revoked without proper notice or justification, placing them at immediate risk of deportation and

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Trump Administration Threatens Harvard’s Foreign Student Enrollment

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2025

The Trump administration has warned Harvard University that it may lose the right to enroll foreign students if it fails to comply with federal demands related to student protests and alleged security violations. This unprecedented threat includes the potential revocation of the university’s certification to host international students—a move that would severely impact one

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India’s Trade Deficit with China Hits Record $99.2 Billion

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2025

India’s trade imbalance with China has soared to unprecedented levels, touching a record $99.2 billion in the financial year 2023-24. The figure underscores the growing concern within India’s economic and policy circles about the country’s heavy dependence on Chinese imports and persistent allegations of unfair trade practices such as product dumping. According to official

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US Imposes Up to 245% Tariffs on Chinese Imports Amid Escalating Trade War

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

The United States has intensified its trade war with China by imposing sweeping new tariffs of up to 245% on Chinese imports. The move is being presented by the administration as a necessary countermeasure to what it calls “unfair and aggressive” trade practices by China, particularly in strategic sectors. Officials in Washington have cited national […]

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U.S. Bill Proposes Termination of OPT Program, Raising Concerns Among International Students

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

A new bill titled the “Fairness for High-Skilled Americans Act of 2025” has been introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives with the aim of terminating the Optional Practical Training (OPT) program. This program currently allows international students holding F-1 visas to work in the U.S. for up to 12 months after completing their degrees, […]

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Indian Airlines Poised to Benefit from China’s Boeing Ban

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

In a major development impacting the global aviation sector, China has directed its airlines to halt the procurement of Boeing aircraft following its intensifying trade dispute with the United States. This decision affects nearly 100 Boeing 737 MAX jets and 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliners that were initially allocated to Chinese carriers. The embargo stems from […]

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Russian Warships Dock in Bangladesh, Signaling Strategic Shift in Bay of Bengal

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

In a significant development, three Russian warships have docked at Bangladesh’s Chittagong port, marking a notable shift in the region’s maritime dynamics. This visit follows a recent trip by Bangladesh’s Army Chief to Moscow, indicating a potential diversification of Bangladesh’s defense partnerships beyond its traditional reliance on China.​

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India and US Finalize Phase One of Trade Deal, Target $500 Billion by 2030

By BPN News Desk April 16, 2025

India and the United States have finalized the terms of reference for the initial phase of a bilateral trade agreement, aiming to boost bilateral trade to $500 billion by 2030 and deepen strategic economic ties. The two nations had earlier agreed, in February, to collaborate on the first stage of the trade pact, aiming to […]