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US-UAE trade, AI partnership, Trump Middle East visit

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

During his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates, US President Donald Trump announced a series of groundbreaking economic and technological agreements exceeding $200 billion. These deals mark a significant milestone in US-UAE relations, covering sectors ranging from aviation to artificial intelligence and energy infrastructure. Major Aviation Deal Sealed One of the most

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Trump Criticized Over IMF’s $1 Billion Bailout to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Michael Rubin, a former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, has launched a scathing critique against the Trump administration for not opposing the recent $1 billion IMF bailout granted to Pakistan. In a sharply worded op-ed, Rubin described Pakistan as a “terror-addled, pro-China regime” and questioned why the U.S. continues to […]

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Adani Ends Celebi Partnership at Key Airports in India

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Adani Airport Holdings has officially terminated its partnership with Turkish aviation services firm Celebi at Mumbai’s Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) and Ahmedabad’s Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport (SVPIA). The decision comes in the wake of the Indian government revoking Celebi’s security clearance on national security grounds.

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Zelenskyy Sends Delegation for Istanbul Talks, Seeks Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a high-level delegation to represent Kyiv in direct peace negotiations with Russia in Istanbul. The talks, which mark the first such engagement in nearly three years, are being hosted by Turkey in a bid to mediate the protracted conflict. Leading the Ukrainian delegation is Defence Minister Rustem Umerov, underscoring

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Jaishankar Calls Taliban Minister, Snubs Pakistan Interference

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

In a significant diplomatic shift, External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar held his first official conversation with Afghanistan’s acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi. This marks India’s first formal political contact with the Taliban-led Afghan government since its takeover in 2021. The call signals India’s calibrated outreach to Kabul and its strategic

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Pakistan PM Offers Talks Amid Post-Op Sindoor Tension

By BPN News Desk May 16, 2025

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has extended a call for peace talks with India, urging a resolution to longstanding disputes, particularly Kashmir. Addressing personnel at the Kamra Airbase on Wednesday, Sharif said, “We are ready to talk with it (India) for peace.” This statement marks a notable softening of tone following recent hostilities. The remarks […]

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Rogue Communication Devices Found in Chinese Inverters

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

U.S. energy authorities have discovered unauthorized communication components embedded in Chinese-manufactured solar inverters, raising serious national and international cybersecurity alarms. These inverters play a crucial role in connecting renewable energy sources, such as solar panels and wind turbines, to the main power grid, making the discovery particularly

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Ambani Meets Trump at Qatar Palace, Musk Arrives Late

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

At a glittering state dinner hosted at Qatar’s Lusail Palace, Mukesh Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Industries, was seen engaging in a cordial exchange with U.S. President Donald Trump. The event, presided over by Qatar’s Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, was part of Trump’s ongoing Middle East outreach and drew prominent global business and […]

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Israeli Airstrike Targets Gaza Hospital, 28 Killed in Sinwar Hunt

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

On May 13, 2025, Israeli airstrikes struck the Gaza European Hospital in Khan Younis, southern Gaza, in an operation believed to be aimed at eliminating senior Hamas commander Mohammed Sinwar. The attack resulted in the deaths of at least 28 people and injured over 40, sparking renewed global concern over the intensifying violence and its […]

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Zelenskyy Slams Russian Delegation at Turkey Peace Talks

By BPN News Desk May 15, 2025

Tensions flared yet again in the fragile diplomatic dance between Ukraine and Russia as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took a public swipe at the Russian team attending the latest round of peace talks in Turkey. Describing the Russian delegation as a “dummy” with no real authority, Zelenskyy questioned the sincerity of Moscow’s intentions in the negotiation […]