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Trump Adviser Urges India to Align with U.S., Not Russia

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro sharply criticized Prime Minister Modi’s meeting with Russia’s Putin and China’s Xi at the latest SCO summit, calling it a “shame.” Navarro urged India to reconsider its diplomatic posture, stating, “we hope he comes around to seeing that he needs to be with us and not Russia.” His remarks […]

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Belgium to Recognise Palestinian State at UN Assembly

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

Belgium has confirmed it will formally recognise the State of Palestine during the upcoming UN General Assembly session in September. The announcement follows a wave of similar commitments from countries including France, the UK, Canada, and Australia, signalling growing international momentum for Palestinian statehood. Conditional Recognition and Sanctions Belgian Foreign

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Jake Sullivan: Trump Sacrificed India Ties for Pakistan Deals

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

Former U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan has alleged that Donald Trump weakened America’s long-standing strategic partnership with India to advance his family’s business interests in Pakistan. Sullivan described this as a “huge strategic harm,” stressing that India is vital for U.S. goals in technology, regional balance, and global partnerships. Pakistan

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China Proposes SCO Bank and Energy Platform at Summit

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Chinese President Xi Jinping outlined ambitious proposals to strengthen the bloc. He called for the creation of a dedicated SCO Development Bank and announced a Global Energy Cooperation Platform to boost economic collaboration. China also pledged US$1.4 billion in loans over the next three years to […]

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Newsom Mocks Trump with Modi-Putin-Xi SCO Moment

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom, a strong critic of Donald Trump, shared a video on X (formerly Twitter) showing Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Chinese President Xi Jinping walking together and sharing a laugh at the SCO Summit in Tianjin. Newsom captioned it with, “But have no fear … Trump is sending […]

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Kim Jong Un Travels to China by Train for Major Parade

By BPN News Desk September 2, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un left Pyongyang on Monday aboard his iconic green armoured train to attend a military parade in Beijing. The train crossed into China on Tuesday morning, where Kim was received by senior Chinese officials. This marks his first participation in a large-scale international event since assuming leadership in 2011. The […]

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PM Modi Invites SCO Members Into India’s Growth Story

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the SCO Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi invited member countries to join “India’s journey of development.” He said India’s approach of “reform, perform, transform” reflects not only its domestic priorities but also its growing role in the global economy. Modi highlighted that India seeks partnerships to expand trade, investment, and innovation across

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Trump Says India Offered to Cut Tariffs to ‘Nothing,’ but ‘Too Late’

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that India has offered to reduce tariffs on American goods to “nothing.” He argued that the move comes “too late,” describing the long-standing U.S.–India trade relationship as a “totally one-sided disaster.” Trump alleged that India had imposed some of the highest tariffs globally, restricting American exports for years. Response to

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Putin Blames West for Ukraine War at SCO Summit

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Russian President Vladimir Putin accused the West of provoking the Ukraine war. He argued that NATO’s continued expansion and Western backing of Ukraine’s 2014 political shift forced Russia into military action. Call to Address Root Causes for Peace Putin stated that lasting peace requires addressing what

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Modi and Putin Strengthen Strategic Bond Amid U.S. Pressure

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the SCO Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Vladimir Putin shared a rare, intimate moment—giving each other a “dear friend” greeting inside Putin’s armoured limousine—signaling the depth of their strategic relationship. Broad Areas of Cooperation The leaders discussed expanding collaboration across multiple sectors, including trade,