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Iran Warns of Swift Retaliation Amid Rising Tensions

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

Iran has warned that its armed forces are prepared to respond immediately and powerfully to any military action by the United States, in a sharp escalation of rhetoric after renewed US threats. Iranian officials said that any attack would trigger a swift military response to defend the country. US Threats and Pressure US President Donald […]

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Abhijit Banerjee Says India Less Dependent on US After India-EU Deal

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

Nobel laureate economist Abhijit Banerjee said the recently concluded India-European Union free trade agreement (FTA) signals that India does not depend on the United States as much as Washington might assume. He described the pact as a strategic alignment that broadens India’s global economic options. Strategic Message of the FTA Banerjee said the India-EU trade […]

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US Issues Travel Advisory for Pakistan

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

The United States has issued an updated travel advisory for Pakistan, asking its citizens to reconsider travel due to security concerns in several parts of the country. The advisory highlights risks linked to terrorism, civil unrest and violent incidents. High-Risk Regions Flagged The advisory specifically warns against travel to parts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and

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Starmer Meets Xi to Reset UK-China Relations

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing as part of efforts to reset strained relations between the United Kingdom and China. The meeting marked Starmer’s first engagement with China as prime minister and comes after years of diplomatic tensions. Push for Improved Economic Ties Starmer said the UK wants a […]

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PM Modi to Visit Israel on February 27

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is scheduled to travel to Israel on February 27, marking another high-level engagement between the two countries. The visit is aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation across key strategic sectors. Focus on Strategic and Defence Ties During the visit, discussions are expected to focus on defence cooperation, counter-terrorism, technology

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US Federal Reserve Keeps Interest Rates Unchanged

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

The US Federal Reserve has decided to keep its benchmark interest rates unchanged, maintaining its current policy stance despite continued calls from President Donald Trump for rate cuts. The decision was taken at the central bank’s latest policy meeting as officials assessed economic conditions. Fed Cites Economic Stability Federal Reserve officials said the US economy

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Canada Pushes to Fast-Track Trade Talks With India

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

Canada has said it wants to fast-track trade negotiations with India and has invited Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal to discuss advancing talks on a proposed free trade agreement. The move signals Ottawa’s intent to revive and accelerate bilateral economic engagement after a period of stalled discussions. Invitation to Advance FTA Discussions Canadian officials

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UAE to Launch First National Passenger Rail in 2026

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

The United Arab Emirates is set to launch its first national passenger rail service in 2026, marking a major expansion of the country’s transport infrastructure. The service will be operated by Etihad Rail, which is building a rail network connecting all seven emirates. Routes and Connectivity The passenger trains will run on the existing national […]

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Colombia Plane With 15 People Goes Missing Near Venezuela

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

A small aircraft carrying 15 people went missing in Colombia after losing contact with air traffic control near the Venezuela border, authorities said. The plane was reported overdue after it failed to arrive at its destination as scheduled. Loss of Contact During Flight According to aviation officials, communication with the aircraft was lost while it […]

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Rubio Defends Venezuela Operation at Senate Hearing

By BPN News Desk January 29, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told lawmakers that the recent US operation in Venezuela should not be viewed as an act of war, defending the move during a Senate hearing amid questions over its legality and intent. Operation Not Meant to Trigger War Rubio said the action was a limited and targeted operation carried […]