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China-Pakistan-Bangladesh Bloc May Replace SAARC

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

In a strategic shift that could redraw the diplomatic contours of South Asia, China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have initiated talks to create a new multilateral regional alliance that would effectively replace the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Senior officials from the three countries met on June 19 in Kunming, China, to explore alternatives […]

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Trump Rules Out Talks with Iran, Approves Military Pressure

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

In a clear and uncompromising message, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will not be entering into any talks with Iran, declaring emphatically that he is “not offering Iran ANYTHING.” The remark comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Trump’s blunt assertion signals […]

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INS Tabar Rescues Crew from Burning Oman-Bound Oil Tanker

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

In a dramatic mid-sea operation, the Indian Navy successfully rescued 14 Indian crew members from an oil tanker that caught fire in the Gulf of Oman on Saturday. The vessel, MT Yi Cheng 6, sailing under the Palau flag, was en route to Oman from Kandla when a major fire broke out in its engine […]

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Trump Calls Musk “Wonderful Guy” Amid Big Bill Dispute

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has extended an olive branch to Elon Musk, calling the Tesla CEO a “wonderful guy” during a recent interview, even as Musk continues to criticize Trump’s sweeping tax and spending legislation known as the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” The comments come amid heightened tensions between the two influential figures, sparked by disagreements […]

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Trump Rejects Extension of July 9 Tariff Deadline

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has firmly ruled out any extension to the 90-day global tariff pause, stating that he expects no delays beyond the July 9 deadline. Speaking during a recent interaction with reporters, Trump indicated that his administration will begin dispatching letters to trade partners, outlining new tariffs that will be imposed if trade […]

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Russia Launches 537-Weapon Strike; Ukraine F-16 Pilot Killed

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

In what is being described as the most massive aerial assault since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia launched a staggering 537 aerial weapons against Ukraine overnight, comprising 477 drones and decoys alongside 60 advanced missiles. The unprecedented attack appeared designed to overwhelm Ukrainian air defences and target critical infrastructure across multiple

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Canada Scraps Digital Tax, Resumes Trade Talks with US

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

In a dramatic policy reversal, Canada has scrapped its proposed 3% Digital Services Tax just hours before it was to take effect. The levy, aimed at large American tech companies such as Apple, Amazon, Google, and Meta, had been a major point of contention in US–Canada relations. The decision clears the path for the resumption […]

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China Warns Retaliation if US Trade Deals Undermine Its Interests

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

China has issued a strong warning to countries considering trade agreements with the United States that could harm its economic interests. With a key tariff suspension deadline approaching on July 9, Beijing cautioned that it will respond with “firm and resolute countermeasures” against any deal that compromises its strategic position. The statement, released by China’s

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U.S. Supplier Delays Stall India’s Tejas and Apache Military Programs

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

India’s Tejas Mk-1A fighter jets and AH-64E Apache helicopter programs are facing significant setbacks due to delays by U.S. defense giants GE Aerospace and Boeing. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has confirmed that both the Indian Air Force and Indian Army are impacted, raising concerns over India’s dependence on foreign suppliers for key military assets. Tejas […]

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Russia Launches Largest Aerial Assault on Ukraine to Date

By BPN News Desk June 29, 2025

In the early hours of June 29, Ukraine endured the most extensive aerial assault of the war, with Russia launching a staggering 537 aerial weapons—comprising of 477 drones and 60 missiles—in a coordinated overnight barrage spanning multiple regions. Unprecedented Scale of the Strike Officials have confirmed that this marks the most massive single assault since […]