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Trump Says He Did Not Want ‘Wasted Meeting’ With Putin

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that a planned face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin has been placed on hold, explaining he would rather wait than go ahead with what he sees as a “wasted meeting.” Budapest Summit Postponed The summit was tentatively scheduled for Budapest, Hungary, but U.S. officials confirmed there are […]

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Poland Warns It May Arrest Putin if He Enters Its Airspace

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Poland’s Foreign Minister stated that the country could be compelled to escort or detain Russian President Vladimir Putin if he flies through Polish airspace on his way to a planned summit in Hungary with U.S. President Donald Trump. Legal Basis and Alarm The warning stems from an arrest warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) in 2023, which […]

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India Upgrades Mission in Kabul to Full Embassy

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

The Indian government announced the upgrade of its diplomatic presence in Afghanistan by elevating its Technical Mission in Kabul to full embassy status with immediate effect. Move Follows Afghan Minister’s Visit The decision follows the recent visit of Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi to India, during which the Indian External Affairs Ministry indicated

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Afghanistan Rejects Pakistan’s India-Proxy Allegations

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Mawlawi Mohammad Yaqoob Mujahid, Afghanistan’s defence minister, has rejected Pakistan’s allegations that India is involved in proxy activities against Islamabad. Mujahid described the claims as “unfounded, illogical and unacceptable,” emphasising that Afghanistan maintains independent relations and will deepen cooperation with India based solely on its national interests.

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U.S. to Cancel Debt for Millions via Income-Driven Plans

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

The U.S. government announced it will cancel federal student loan debt for millions of borrowers enrolled in income-driven repayment (IDR) plans, following a legal settlement between the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the U.S. Department of Education. Details of the Agreement The agreement requires the Department of Education to resume processing forgiveness for

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Ceasefire With Afghanistan Hinges on Taliban’s Commitment – Pakistan’s Defence Minister

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif stated that the recently agreed cease-fire with Afghanistan rests on the condition that the Taliban government prevents militant attacks originating from Afghan territory. Conditions of the Cease-fire Asif said the agreement brokered in Doha by Qatar and Turkey will only hold if Afghanistan takes verifiable steps to stop groups such

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PM Extends Birthday Wishes to Israeli Counterpart

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

India’s Prime Minister extended warm birthday wishes today to his Israeli counterpart and thanked him for his Diwali greetings, reaffirming the strong bilateral friendship between the two countries. Prime Minister posted on social media: “Thank you, my dear friend, for your warm Diwali greetings. I also extend my heartiest wishes on your birthday. Wishing you […]

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Iran Rejects US Offer of Talks, Denies Nuclear Sites Destroyed

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has rejected a call from US President Donald Trump for renewed nuclear negotiations, and dismissed his claim that the US had destroyed Iran’s nuclear industry in recent air-strikes. Statement From Iran Khamenei said the supposed destruction of Iran’s nuclear facilities was nothing but “keep dreaming!” He criticised the U.S. […]

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Japan Elects First Female Prime Minister

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Japan’s parliament has elected Sanae Takaichi as the country’s first female prime minister, marking a historic political milestone. Vote And Coalition Deal Takaichi secured 237 votes in the lower house, just above the required majority. Her election was made possible after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) formed a coalition with the right-wing Japan Innovation

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Russia, US Officials Hold “Constructive” Call Ahead Of Summit

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held a phone call on Monday, which Moscow described as “constructive.” The discussion comes as both countries prepare for a planned summit between Presidents Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump in Budapest. Focus Of The Call According to Russia’s Foreign Ministry, the talks revolved […]