International

U.S. Agency Data-Sharing Raises Deportation Risk for Unauthorized Work

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

Immigrants in the U.S. face increased deportation risks due to expanded data-sharing between immigration enforcement agencies and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Reporting income from freelance or side jobs—when holding visas tied to a specific employer, like H-1B visas or student visas—now raises flags. This shift in enforcement has led to visa extensions being

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JD Vance Defends Strike That Killed 11, Dismisses Critics

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

U.S. Vice President JD Vance defended a recent military airstrike on a Venezuelan-flagged vessel, calling it “the highest and best use of our military.” The strike killed 11 suspected members of the Tren de Aragua gang. Facing criticism that the action may have been illegal, Vance replied bluntly, “I don’t give a s**t what you […]

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Trump Warns Venezuelan Jets Will Be Shot Down If They Endanger US Ships

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

President Donald Trump issued a stern warning on Friday that Venezuelan military jets flying near U.S. naval vessels could be shot down if they pose a threat to American forces. The remarks came after two Venezuelan F-16 aircraft flew near the USS Jason Dunham in the Caribbean, a move the Pentagon described as “highly provocative.” […]

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Blast During Cricket Match Kills One, Injures Several

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

A bomb blast struck the Kausar Cricket Ground in Khar tehsil, Bajaur district, in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday evening during a local cricket match. The explosion claimed the life of one person and injured several others, including children. IED Blast Caused Panic On The Field Officials confirmed that an improvised explosive device (IED) […]

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PM Modi Speaks With Macron On Ukraine Peace

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday, focusing largely on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution. The call came at a time when global leaders have been increasing their diplomatic efforts to push for dialogue and negotiations to end the […]

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Israel Strikes Gaza City Tower, Orders Residents To Flee

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

Israel destroyed a high-rise building in Gaza City after warning residents to evacuate, as the military intensified operations around the territory’s largest urban center. Witnesses identified the building as the Sussi residential tower. The military said Hamas used the site for surveillance and intelligence, while residents were instructed to move south before the strike.

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Trump Authorizes Tariff Exemptions for Aligned Partners

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 5, 2025, introducing a new framework called “Potential Tariff Adjustments for Aligned Partners.” The order allows zero tariffs on over 45 categories of imports for countries that agree to reciprocal trade terms with the U.S. Goods Covered Under Exemptions The exempted items include industrial metals such […]

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G20 2026 Set for Trump’s Doral Resort Near Miami

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

President Donald Trump announced that the 2026 G20 summit will take place at his Trump National Doral resort near Miami. He described the location as ideal due to its size, proximity to the airport, and ability to host large delegations. Trump said the summit would be organized “at cost,” ensuring no profit for his business. […]

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Lammy Becomes UK Deputy Prime Minister Amid Cabinet Shake-Up

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer restructured his top team after Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned over underpaying stamp duty on her £800,000 flat. The resignation sparked urgent changes across the cabinet. Lammy Elevated to Deputy PM David Lammy has been promoted from Foreign Secretary to Deputy Prime Minister. He also assumes the role of Secretary […]

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Modi Skips UNGA, Jaishankar to Address Assembly

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not deliver India’s address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly later this month. His name was removed from the revised list of speakers for the high-level debate. Jaishankar to Represent India External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India instead. He is scheduled to deliver the […]