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Trump Hosts Qatar PM After Israeli Strike

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump met Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani at the White House after an Israeli airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders. Trump said he was “unhappy” with the attack, calling it a unilateral move that did not align with U.S. or Israeli interests. Strike in Doha Draws Global Criticism The […]

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Israel Accuses Pakistan at UN Over Bin Laden

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

At a United Nations Security Council session, Israel sharply criticised Pakistan, saying Islamabad cannot deny that Osama bin Laden was killed on Pakistani soil. The Israeli representative accused Pakistan of sheltering bin Laden and drew parallels with what Israel characterises as double standards in global counterterrorism. Claims Made by Israel Israel’s UN ambassador

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PM Modi Congratulates Nepal’s New Interim PM Karki

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated Sushila Karki on becoming Nepal’s interim Prime Minister. He reaffirmed that India remains committed to ensuring peace, progress, and prosperity for the people of Nepal. Karki Becomes First Woman Interim PM Sushila Karki, 73, took oath on 12 September 2025, making history as Nepal’s first woman to lead an interim […]

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Sushila Karki Named Nepal’s First Female Prime Minister

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Sushila Karki, former Chief Justice of Nepal, was sworn in as interim Prime Minister on 12 September 2025. She became the first woman in the country’s history to lead the government. Her appointment followed weeks of protests over corruption, nepotism, and a nationwide social media ban. Protests and Political Crisis The protests, driven largely by […]

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7.4-Mag Earthquake Hits Kamchatka; Tsunami Warning Lifted

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

A powerful earthquake struck off the east coast of Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula on 13 September 2025. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) measured the tremor at magnitude 7.4 with a depth of about 39.5 km. The epicentre was located roughly 111 km east of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky. Conflicting Initial Reports The German Research Centre for Geosciences (GFZ) […]

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Trump Admits 50% Tariffs Strained India Ties

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump admitted that the decision to impose a 50% tariff on Indian goods had created a strain in relations with New Delhi. He described the move as “not easy to do” and called it “a big deal.” Tariffs Linked to Russian Oil Purchases The fresh 50% duty comes on top of the […]

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Robinson Says He Killed Kirk Over ‘Spreading Hate’

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

Authorities have revealed the suspected motive behind the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The accused, 22-year-old Tyler James Robinson, told his family that he disliked Kirk because he believed Kirk “spread hate.” Shooting at Utah Valley University The incident took place on 10 September at Utah Valley University, where Kirk was speaking at a […]

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India Votes for UN’s ‘New York Declaration’

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

India voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution endorsing the “New York Declaration,” which lays out concrete, time-bound steps toward a two-state solution and the recognition of a Palestinian state. The resolution was adopted on 12 September at the UN headquarters in New York with 142 votes in favour, 10 against and […]

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Trump Pushes G7 For Tariffs On India, China Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

The U.S. Treasury has called on G7 nations and the EU to impose higher tariffs on goods from India and China because of their continued purchases of Russian crude oil. The aim is to pressure Moscow to end its war in Ukraine. Tariff Levels Discussed Figures floated in discussions range between 50% to 100% tariffs […]

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Nepal Protests Death Toll Hits 51

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

The death toll from the Gen Z-led protests in Nepal has risen to 51 as of September 12, 2025. The casualties include protesters, police officers, prisoners, and other individuals. What Sparked The Protests The unrest began after the Nepal government blocked 26 major social media platforms, citing non-compliance with registration rules. Young people protested not […]