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China Labels Taiwan “Internal Matter” After Trump Claims

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

China’s Foreign Ministry stated that Taiwan remains an internal matter and an inalienable part of Chinese territory. Officials reiterated that the country seeks peaceful reunification but warned that no external force would be allowed to interfere or encourage separation. Context of U.S. Comments The statement followed U.S. President Donald Trump’s claim that Chinese

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Russian Drone Strike Kills Seven in Kharkiv, Including Children

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

A Russian drone attack hit a residential block in Kharkiv on Monday, killing seven people, including a toddler and a 16-year-old. Officials confirmed that an entire family was among the victims. The strike destroyed several apartments and left multiple others injured, sparking renewed outrage in Ukraine. Attack Before Key Washington Talks The strike came just […]

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Chinese Investors Own Over 30 UK Private Schools

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Over the past decade, more than 30 independent schools in the UK have been acquired by Chinese investors. The trend notably accelerated after 2022, signaling a sustained and growing presence of Chinese ownership in Britain’s private education sector. Targets and Strategies Many of these purchases involved financially distressed schools, bought at relatively low prices.

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Putin Briefs Modi on Trump Alaska Summit

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin after Putin’s summit with U.S. President Donald Trump in Alaska. During the call, Putin shared details of his discussions with Trump, which largely focused on the ongoing Ukraine war and global security. Modi thanked him for the update and underlined the value […]

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Trump Pressures Zelenskyy to Drop NATO, Crimea Claims Pre-Talks

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Ahead of a high-stakes meeting in Washington, U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Ukraine could end the war with Russia “almost immediately” if President Volodymyr Zelenskyy agreed to two key concessions: abandoning aspirations to join NATO and accepting that Crimea would remain under Russian control. Ukraine’s Stance Remains Firm President Zelenskyy, joining talks

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Trump Says Zelenskyy Can End War, Rejects NATO and Crimea Return

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could end the war with Russia “almost immediately, if he wants to.” He stated this would require Ukraine to drop its NATO membership bid and accept that Crimea will not be returned. Trump made these remarks just ahead of hosting Zelenskyy and European leaders in Washington. […]

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Zelenskyy Arrives in Washington, Urges Russia to End War

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington, D.C., for critical talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. Upon arrival, Zelenskyy declared firmly: “Russia must end this war.” He emphasized Ukraine’s unwavering resolve and thanked America and European allies for their steadfast support. Coalition of Leaders Zelenskyy will be joined in his meeting with Trump

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Europe Supports Zelenskyy in White House Peace Talks

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in Washington, D.C., for critical talks with U.S. President Donald Trump. He was joined by a strong delegation of European and NATO leaders, including France’s Emmanuel Macron, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Germany’s Friedrich Merz, and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen. Their joint presence highlighted

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U.S. Monitors India–Pakistan Tensions Daily, Calls for Lasting Peace

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

The United States has said it is closely tracking developments between India and Pakistan on a daily basis, amid ongoing concerns about regional security. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio emphasized that Washington continues to remain vigilant, given the history of conflicts and the fragile peace between the two nuclear-armed nations. According to Rubio, the […]

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Wang Yi Meets Modi Ahead of SCO Summit in China

By BPN News Desk August 18, 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived in New Delhi on Monday for a two-day visit, ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s participation in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Tianjin later this month. Modi is scheduled to travel to China for the summit on August 31 and September 1, marking his first visit to […]