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US Clarifies Who Is Exempt From $100,000 H-1B Fee

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

The U.S. government has clarified details of the new $100,000 fee for certain H-1B visa applications, confirming that not all applicants will be required to pay the charge. Who Must Pay The new rule applies to fresh H-1B petitions filed after September 21, 2025, for workers outside the United States. U.S. employers sponsoring new foreign […]

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Rare Earth Deal And Defence Pact Strengthen US-Australia Ties

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a major agreement on Monday to deepen cooperation on critical minerals and defence, including reinforcing the trilateral AUKUS security partnership. Minerals Agreement Trump and Albanese announced a deal worth about US $8.5 billion, aimed at expanding supply chains for rare-earth elements and

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Israel Dropped 153 Tons Of Bombs On Gaza, Netanyahu Says

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told parliament on Monday that the Israeli military dropped around 153 tons of bombs on the Gaza Strip on Sunday. He said the strikes were carried out in response to the deaths of two Israeli soldiers. Reason For The Strikes Netanyahu said the bombing was a reaction to Hamas shelling […]

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Trump Warns Of 155% China Tariffs Ahead Of Xi Meeting

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he expects a “fantastic deal” with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but warned that if no agreement is reached by November 1, tariffs on Chinese imports could rise to as high as 155 percent. Trump’s Tariff Claim Speaking at the White House in the presence of Australian Prime […]

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Mystery Object Hits US Plane Cockpit at 36,000 Feet

By Arun D October 20, 2025

A United Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8, operating as Flight 1093 from Denver to Los Angeles, was forced to make an emergency landing in Salt Lake City after its cockpit windshield was struck by a mystery object at about 36,000 feet. The incident occurred on Thursday with 134 passengers and six crew aboard. Pilot Injured, […]

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China Outlines New Five-Year Plan Under Xi Leadership

By Arun D October 20, 2025

Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address at a closed-door session of the Communist Party of China’s fourth plenary meeting in Beijing. The gathering brought together around 200 full members and 170 alternate members of the Central Committee. Focus of the 2026-2030 Blueprint The meeting centred on the draft of China’s 15th five-year plan covering 2026-2030. […]

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Bangladesh Garment Exporters Fear $1 B Loss After Airport Fire

By Arun D October 20, 2025

A large fire broke out at the import-cargo section of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on 18 October, damaging storage areas that held raw materials, finished garments and crucial product samples destined for export. The blaze forced temporary flight suspensions and disrupted operations at the country’s busiest airport. Export sector braces for impact

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Trump Repeats Claim Modi Said He’ll Stop Buying Russian Oil

By Arun D October 20, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated that Narendra Modi told him India “is not going to be doing the Russian-oil thing,” while also warning that India would “continue to pay massive tariffs” if it kept buying crude from Moscow. India’s Response The Ministry of External Affairs in New Delhi rejected the claim, stating there was no […]

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Pakistan’s Role in Durand Line Narrative Denied by Taliban

By Arun D October 20, 2025

Afghanistan’s Taliban government said Pakistan is shaping a “false narrative” about the disputed Durand Line following recent talks in Doha. The Afghan side stated there was no discussion or agreement on the border issue during the meetings. Context of the Doha Talks The conversation between Pakistan and Afghanistan, held under Qatari mediation, focused on a […]

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China’s Rare Earth Magnet Exports Fall in September

By Arun D October 20, 2025

China’s exports of rare earth magnets dropped by 6.1% in September compared to August, with volumes falling to 5,774 metric tons from 6,146 tons. This marked the end of a three-month growth streak. Year-On-Year Growth Despite the monthly dip, shipments were still 17.5% higher than the same month last year, highlighting continuing strong global demand […]