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Taiwan President Urges Trade With Democracies

By BPN News Desk
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said on Tuesday that the island should expand trade and economic cooperation with other democracies rather than deepen ties with China, amid concerns about economic dependence on the mainland. Focus on Democratic Partners Speaking at a government forum, Tsai said diversifying Taiwan’s trade links is important for national security and economic
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Trump Signs Bill to End US Government Shutdown

By BPN News Desk
US President Donald Trump has signed a major spending bill into law, bringing an end to a brief partial shutdown of the federal government after lawmakers reached a last-minute funding agreement. Funding Restored Across Key Departments The legislation restores funding for most federal agencies that were affected by the shutdown, including departments linked to defence,
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EAM Jaishankar-Rubio Talks Expand Beyond Trade

By BPN News Desk
External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held high-level talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington this week, focusing on strategic cooperation between India and the United States as broader bilateral ties deepen. Broader Strategic Agenda In discussions, both sides covered a wide range of issues including trade, critical minerals, defence, nuclear
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Heavy Snowfall in Japan Kills Dozens

By BPN News Desk
Severe snowfall across northern and western Japan has killed at least 30 people, authorities said, as extreme winter conditions continued to disrupt daily life and transport. The deaths were reported over the past two weeks in areas along the Sea of Japan coast, where snowfall has been far above seasonal averages. Accidents During Snow Clearing […]
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Pakistan Admits Operational Strain in Balochistan

By BPN News Desk
Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has acknowledged that security forces are facing severe operational difficulties while combating militant violence in Balochistan. Speaking amid ongoing counter-insurgency operations, Asif said troops are effectively “physically handicapped” due to the province’s vast size, harsh terrain and logistical challenges. Fighting
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Trump Announces Plan to Sue Harvard for $1bn

By BPN News Desk
U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration will seek $1 billion in damages from Harvard University, escalating an ongoing dispute between the federal government and the university over campus policies, funding and alleged handling of protests. Billion-Dollar Demand and Row With University Trump announced on social media that the $1 billion claim is part of […]