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Oman Becomes First Gulf Nation to Impose Income Tax

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

In a historic policy shift for the Gulf region, Oman has announced it will implement a personal income tax starting January 2028, becoming the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country to do so. The tax, set at 5%, will apply only to individuals earning more than 42,000 Omani rials annually (approximately $109,000), targeting the top […]

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IMF Warns Iran Strikes May Hit Global Growth, Oil Stability

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

The International Monetary Fund has issued a stern warning over the potential impact of escalating U.S.-Iran tensions on the global economy. Following the recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva highlighted that heightened geopolitical risks could disrupt energy markets and significantly hinder global growth. The IMF

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Putin, Iran FM Araghchi Hold Crisis Talks Post U.S. Strikes

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

In a high-stakes diplomatic encounter, Russian President Vladimir Putin met Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi in Moscow on June 23, days after the United States launched a series of airstrikes targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities. The meeting underscores deepening cooperation between Moscow and Tehran amid escalating tensions in West Asia. Araghchi arrived in Moscow

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India Denies U.S. Used Its Airspace for Strikes on Iran

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

India has categorically denied claims that it allowed the United States to use its airspace to carry out military strikes on Iranian targets, amid a growing military escalation in West Asia. The official denial was issued by the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), which asserted that no such permission was granted and any reports suggesting […]

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Trump–Munir Meeting Explored U.S. Access to Balochistan’s Strategic Minerals

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

A recent private lunch meeting at the White House between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Pakistan’s Army Chief, General Asim Munir, is now drawing attention not only for its political symbolism but also for what may have been on the real agenda—Balochistan’s critical mineral wealth. Sources familiar with the discussion suggest that rare-earth elements, […]

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Medvedev Claims Nations Ready to Supply Iran With Nuclear Warheads

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

In a chilling development that raises the stakes in the Middle East, Dmitry Medvedev, a top aide to Russian President Vladimir Putin and Deputy Chairman of Russia’s Security Council, has claimed that “a number of countries are ready to directly supply Iran with their own nuclear warheads.” His statement comes days after the United States […]

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Trump’s Private Meeting with Pakistan’s Asim Munir Raises Eyebrows

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump held a two-hour closed-door meeting with Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, General Asim Munir, at the White House, raising diplomatic concerns in South Asia and within sections of Washington’s foreign policy establishment. The unusually private nature of the engagement—lacking any civilian diplomatic presence from Pakistan—has led to speculation

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Iran Accuses US of Betraying Diplomacy with Strikes, Warns of Consequences

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

Iran has sharply condemned the United States following airstrikes on key nuclear and military facilities, accusing Washington of betraying diplomacy and escalating the region toward open conflict. Iranian officials warned that the attacks would not go unanswered and that the consequences could reshape the balance of power in the Middle East. Diplomacy

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PM Modi Calls for Immediate De-escalation After US Strikes on Iran

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made a strong appeal for immediate de-escalation following the United States’ recent airstrikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities at Fordow, Natanz, and Esfahan. Terming the unfolding crisis as deeply troubling, Modi emphasized the urgent need to prioritize diplomacy over warfare. Modi Calls for Restraint In his statement, Modi said that the

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Iran’s Parliament Votes to Close Strait of Hormuz, Triggering Global Oil Shock

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Iran’s parliament has formally voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, the narrow maritime chokepoint through which nearly 20% of the world’s daily oil supply transits. The unprecedented decision comes in response to recent U.S. and Israeli airstrikes on Iranian territory and is expected to reverberate through global […]