International

Russia Commits $100 Billion to Naval Modernization

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2025

In a significant move to bolster its maritime strength, Russia has announced a comprehensive plan to invest 8.4 trillion rubles (approximately $100.5 billion) over the next decade to modernize its navy. This initiative aims to address evolving global dynamics, emerging maritime threats, and rapid technological advancements that necessitate a revamped naval force.​

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Trump Administration Enforces Mandatory Immigrant Registration

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2025

The Trump administration has introduced a sweeping policy that mandates all foreign nationals residing in the United States for over 30 days to register with federal authorities. The new directive, based on a long-dormant wartime statute from the World War II era, has been cleared by a federal judge and is now being actively implemented […]

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Russian Missile Hits Indian Pharma Firm’s Warehouse in Ukraine

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2025

A missile launched by Russia struck a warehouse belonging to Indian pharmaceutical company Kusum in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, injuring at least three employees. The strike occurred amid a wave of aerial assaults across multiple Ukrainian cities and caused substantial damage to the logistics facility. Indian Pharma Firm Targeted Kusum, a pharmaceutical firm of Indian origin

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Marco Rubio Hails Tahawwur Rana’s Extradition as a Long Overdue Step Toward Justice

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has welcomed the extradition of Tahawwur Hussain Rana to India as a long overdue step in the global fight against terrorism. Calling it a “moment of justice,” Rubio emphasized the significance of this development for the victims of the 2008 Mumbai terror attacks, which claimed 166 lives, including those […]

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China Restricts Hollywood Film Imports Amid Escalating Trade Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

In a fresh escalation of the ongoing trade conflict between the United States and China, Beijing has moved to restrict the import of Hollywood films. The measure is widely seen as a retaliatory response to the U.S. decision to raise tariffs on Chinese goods to 125%, marking a significant shift in the cultural and economic […]

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Japan Builds World’s First 3D-Printed Railway Station in Just 6 Hours

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

In a historic first for public infrastructure, Japan has unveiled the world’s first fully 3D-printed railway station, constructed in just six hours. Located in Hatsushima, a coastal town in Arida, Wakayama Prefecture, the station replaces a 75-year-old wooden building with a sleek, modern concrete structure, signaling a bold step forward in sustainable construction. Rapid

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India, U.S. Accelerate Trade Talks During 90-Day Tariff Suspension

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

India and the United States have launched an accelerated effort to finalize a bilateral trade agreement within a 90-day window, following a temporary suspension of additional reciprocal tariffs. The suspension, announced by the U.S. administration, reduces tariffs on Indian exports from 26% back to 10% and will remain in effect until July 9, 2025. This […]

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Siemens Spain CEO Agustin Escobar and Family Killed in Hudson River Helicopter Crash

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

In a tragic accident that has shocked the global business community, Agustín Escobar, CEO of Siemens Spain, was killed along with his entire family in a helicopter crash over the Hudson River in New York City on April 10, 2025. The crash claimed six lives in total, including Escobar’s wife Merce Camprubi Montal, their three […]

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Pentagon Cancels $5.1 Billion in IT Contracts with Accenture, Deloitte, and Others

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2025

In a sweeping move to reduce government spending and enhance internal efficiency, the U.S. Department of Defense has announced the termination of $5.1 billion worth of information technology service contracts with major consulting firms, including Accenture and Deloitte. The decision, spearheaded by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, is aimed at curbing non-essential

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Death Toll Reaches 184 in Dominican Republic Nightclub Roof Collapse

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2025

The Dominican Republic is reeling from one of its worst peacetime disasters after the roof of the Jet Set nightclub in Santo Domingo collapsed during a live music performance, killing at least 184 people and injuring over 150 others. The tragedy unfolded during a packed event featuring famous merengue singer Rubby Pérez, attracting hundreds of […]