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Quad Condemns Pahalgam Attack, Avoids Naming Pakistan

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

The foreign ministers of the Quad grouping—India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—have issued a joint condemnation of the brutal terror attack that struck Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, resulting in the deaths of 26 civilians. While the statement denounced “cross-border terrorism” and called for accountability, it conspicuously avoided naming Pakistan,

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Iran Suspends Cooperation With IAEA Amid Regional Tensions

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has approved new legislation formally suspending Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The move, passed by Parliament and the Supreme National Security Council, mandates a pause in all IAEA activities at Iranian nuclear sites until Tehran receives binding security guarantees for its facilities and

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Musk Backs Trump, Praises Peace Efforts After Deportation Warning

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

Elon Musk has publicly offered his support to U.S. President Donald Trump after Trump faced an immigration-related deportation warning during a recent public appearance. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO appeared alongside Trump, portraying him as a global peace advocate and praising his efforts toward stabilising international relations. Musk was seen standing beside Trump as the

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IMF Approves $350 Million Tranche for Sri Lanka’s Recovery

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the release of $350 million to Sri Lanka following the successful completion of the fourth review under its $2.9 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). This latest disbursement brings the total assistance received by Sri Lanka under the program to approximately $1.74 billion, marking a crucial step in the […]

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Two Chinese Nationals Charged for Recruiting U.S. Military Spies for Beijing

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

U.S. law enforcement has arrested and charged two Chinese nationals in a high-profile espionage case involving an alleged scheme to recruit military personnel as spies. The accused, who lived in the U.S. under false documents, allegedly attempted to cultivate sources close to the U.S. military to pass secret information to Beijing. Espionage Allegations Both

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IMF Releases $500 Million to Ukraine After Review Clearance

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

The International Monetary Fund has approved a $500 million disbursement to Ukraine following the successful completion of the eighth review under its $15.5 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). With this, total disbursements under the programme now stand at $10.6 billion, bolstering Ukraine’s macroeconomic stability amid continued war-time challenges. IMF Ukraine The

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Trump-Backed Bill Threatens 500% Tariffs on India, China Over Russia Oil Trade

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

In a move that could significantly alter global trade dynamics, U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed a new Senate bill proposing the imposition of 500% tariffs on countries maintaining strong economic ties with Russia—specifically targeting India and China. The dramatic proposal is being justified as a means to cut off the financial arteries that allegedly […]

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Trump Signals “Much Less Tariffs” as India-US Trade Deal Nears Conclusion

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has given the clearest indication yet that a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement between the United States and India is imminent, saying he expects “much less tariffs” under the proposed deal. With just days left before a July 9 deadline that would trigger steep reciprocal tariff hikes, both sides appear eager to […]

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Japan Faces 30–35% Tariff Risk as Trump Doubts Deal

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

With a critical trade deadline fast approaching, President Donald Trump has signaled that a deal with Japan is unlikely, raising the prospect of imposing steep tariffs on Japanese imports. Trump indicated that unless an agreement is reached by July 9, the United States may levy tariffs ranging from 30% to 35%, up from the current […]

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Pakistan Takes Charge of UNSC Presidency for July

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

Pakistan officially began its month-long presidency of the United Nations Security Council on July 1, 2025, marking the eighth time it has assumed this role during its current non-permanent membership. The presidency, which rotates monthly among the 15 Council members, gives Pakistan the authority to preside over meetings, set the Council’s agenda, and represent the […]