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Afghan MP Rebukes Pakistan’s Proxy War Remark

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Former Afghan MP Mariam Solaimankhil has strongly responded to Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif after he accused Afghanistan of being part of an “India-led proxy war.” She said Pakistan never truly hosted Afghans but instead “milked them for billions, global relevance, cheap labour and geopolitical leverage,” adding that Afghans “paid the price” for Pakistan’s

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Fire at Dhaka Airport, Flights Suspended

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

A fire broke out in the cargo section of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday, leading to a temporary suspension of all flights. Authorities later brought the situation under control, and operations resumed after nearly six hours. Cargo Section Damaged The blaze began in the airport’s cargo village near Gate 8. Fire services, […]

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Pakistan Army Chief’s Warning to India

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir warned that India’s geographical size does not provide immunity from Pakistani strikes. Addressing cadets at the Pakistan Military Academy in Kakul, Munir dismissed the idea of India’s “geographical immunity” as a misconception. Capabilities Highlighted He asserted that Pakistan’s advanced weapon systems are capable of targeting India

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US Warns Hamas of Possible Attack on Gazan Civilians

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

The U.S. State Department has warned that it has credible intelligence suggesting Hamas may plan an attack on Palestinian civilians in the Gaza Strip. Officials described the threat as “a direct and grave violation” of the current ceasefire. Warning Without Details The U.S. did not release specifics on timing, targets, or method of the alleged […]

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Pakistan and Afghanistan Agree to Immediate Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Qatar announced on Saturday that Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to an immediate ceasefire after days of heavy cross-border clashes. The talks, held in Doha with Qatar acting as mediator and Turkey providing support, brought representatives from both countries to the table. Intense Border Clashes The ceasefire agreement follows a week of escalating violence along […]

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Trump Says India Will Stop Buying Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had assured him India would soon stop purchasing oil from Russia. He framed this as a step aligned with global efforts to pressure Moscow over the war in Ukraine. India Denies the Claim India’s Ministry of External Affairs responded that it was not aware […]

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Trump Imposes Tariffs on Trucks, Extends Auto Relief

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

President Donald Trump has signed a proclamation imposing 25% tariffs on imports of medium and heavy-duty trucks and parts, along with a 10% duty on buses. The tariffs will take effect from November 1. At the same time, Trump extended tariff relief measures for U.S. automakers until 2030. Relief Program for Automakers Under the revised […]

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Trump Says China “Forced Me” to Raise Tariffs

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump defended his decision to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, stating that Beijing’s actions left him with no choice. Speaking in Washington, Trump said China’s move to restrict the export of rare earth minerals, which are vital for global high-tech manufacturing, was the main trigger behind his decision. Rare Earth […]

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Boat Capsizes Off Mozambique, 3 Indians Dead

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

At least three Indian nationals have died after a launch capsized off the coast of Beira, Mozambique, the Indian High Commission confirmed. Five others remain missing, while several were rescued and are receiving medical care. Incident During Crew Transfer Officials said the boat was ferrying crew members to a tanker when it overturned in a […]

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Trump Hopes Ukraine Won’t Need Tomahawks

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

During a White House meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump said he hopes the war in Ukraine can end without the need for Tomahawk missiles. He added that supplying them now could escalate tensions. Zelensky’s Request for Long-Range Weapons Zelensky had asked Trump for Tomahawk cruise missiles to enhance Ukraine’s ability to […]