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Trump and Modi Affirm Friendship Amid Tensions

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

President Donald Trump said he will “always be friends” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He described India–U.S. relations as “very special” and assured there is nothing to worry about, even as trade and energy disputes continue. Trump’s Frustration Over Policies While stressing his friendship with Modi, Trump voiced disappointment over some of India’s recent policy […]

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India Raises Fuel Crisis Impact on Global South at UN

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, told the General Assembly that the Ukraine conflict has sharply increased fuel prices, hitting developing nations in the Global South the hardest. He said these countries have been left to manage the burden with little international support. Harish also stressed that the loss of innocent civilian

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Putin Calls Western Troops in Ukraine ‘Legitimate Targets’

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that any Western military units deployed to Ukraine during active combat would be treated as “legitimate targets” for Russian strikes. His comments followed a Paris summit where 26 nations pledged security guarantees for Ukraine. Coalition of the Willing The pledges included the possibility of a “reassurance force” made up of […]

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Trump Urges Europe to Stop Buying Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

President Donald Trump urged European leaders to stop purchasing Russian oil, saying the revenue is directly funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine. He pointed out that Europe’s fuel imports from Russia were worth about €1.1 billion over the past year. Pressure on China Trump also called on Europe to put economic pressure on China, arguing that […]

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Putin Declares Western Troops in Ukraine “Legitimate Targets”

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that any Western troops deployed in Ukraine during active fighting would be treated as “legitimate targets” by Russian forces. His remarks came amid ongoing discussions among Kyiv’s allies about the possibility of sending a peacekeeping or deterrence force. Western Security Proposals European leaders, including French President

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Trump to Rebrand Pentagon as Department of War

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order that will allow the U.S. Department of Defense to use “Department of War” as a secondary name. Under the order, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could be referred to as “Secretary of War” in public communications, ceremonial events, and official correspondence. Historical Context The department was […]

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Israel Controls 40% of Gaza City, Offensive to Grow

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

The Israeli military announced it now controls about 40% of Gaza City, including parts of the Zeitoun and Sheikh Radwan neighborhoods. The advance follows weeks of airstrikes and ground operations aimed at weakening Hamas’ hold in the area. Civilian Toll Rising Gaza health officials reported at least 53 deaths on Thursday from Israeli fire across […]

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Trump Hosts Tech Giants, Musk Not Present

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

President Donald Trump hosted a White House dinner for leading technology executives. The event was held in the State Dining Room after being shifted indoors due to weather. It followed a meeting of the White House Artificial Intelligence Education task force chaired by First Lady Melania Trump. Attendees included the CEOs of Apple, Meta, Google, […]

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Afghanistan Quake Toll Tops 2,200; Aftershocks Follow

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan on August 31, with its epicenter in Kunar Province near the Pakistan border. The tremor devastated villages and caused widespread destruction, making it one of the deadliest quakes in decades. Death Toll and Damage Authorities report more than 2,200 deaths and thousands injured. Nearly entire villages were flattened,

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India-US Trade Talks Continue Amid 50% Tariffs

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

India and the United States are continuing discussions on a bilateral trade agreement despite recent tensions. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal confirmed that talks are still active and said India is aiming to finalize a deal by November. Tariffs Imposed by Washington The United States has raised tariffs on Indian exports to 50%. The increase combines […]