International Middle East

Israel Strikes Over 120 Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon Amid Escalating Tensions

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

The Israeli military launched a massive aerial operation on Monday, targeting more than 120 Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon within a one-hour period. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) focused on sites associated with Hezbollah’s elite Radwan forces and other units, as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate. This operation comes amid Israel’s ongoing […]

Americas International

Kamala Harris Rejects Putin Meeting Without Ukraine’s Presence

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

In an interview broadcast on Monday, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris stated that if elected president, she would not engage in any peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin unless Ukraine is directly represented. Her comments came as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to shape US foreign policy. “Ukraine Must Have a Say” When

Americas International

Hurricane Milton to Hit Florida as Catastrophic Category 5

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 5 storm, is barreling toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, prompting urgent warnings and mandatory evacuations. The monster storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 165 miles per hour, is expected to bring life-threatening conditions to parts of Florida by Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Milton Expected to Make Landfall

Asia International

India, Maldives Sign $400 Million Currency Swap Deal to Boost Economic Ties

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

India and the Maldives on Monday signed a currency swap agreement worth $400 million, aimed at helping the island nation overcome foreign exchange reserve challenges and bolstering economic cooperation between the two countries. This agreement was part of a series of initiatives announced during Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s four-day state visit to India. Key

International

Protester Sets Himself on Fire Outside White House Amid Anti-Israel Protests

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

A man set himself on fire outside the White House on Saturday during a protest against the ongoing war in Gaza. The incident occurred as thousands marched across cities like Washington and Los Angeles, calling for an immediate ceasefire in the devastating conflict that has now entered its twelfth month. Global Protests Demand Ceasefire in […]

Americas International

Trinidad & Tobago Adopts UPI-Based Real-Time Payments Platform

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Trinidad and Tobago has officially become the first Caribbean nation to embrace a real-time payments platform based on India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) technology. The milestone agreement was signed between the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Digital Transformation on September 26, marking a significant step

International Middle East

Egypt Backs France’s Call to Halt Arms Exports to Israel

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Egypt has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron’s call to halt the export of arms to Israel, citing concerns over the Israeli military’s violations of international law and humanitarian norms in Gaza and Lebanon. This development comes amid rising tensions and increased civilian casualties in both conflict zones, with many of the victims reported to be […]

Asia International

Maldives President Assures India: Will Not Compromise Security

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, currently on a four-day state visit to India, assured New Delhi that the Maldives will never take any action that could undermine India’s security interests. The statement comes as both countries seek to reset their diplomatic relations amid the Maldives’ economic challenges and its growing ties with China. Maldives Seeks to […]

International Middle East

Macron Criticizes Israeli Ground Operations, Netanyahu Responds

By Editor - News Desk October 6, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his concern over Israel’s ongoing military operations and urged for a return to a political solution instead of escalating the conflict further. During an interview with a local media outlet, Macron emphasized that France is not supplying any weapons to the region and regretted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision

International Middle East

Emirates Airlines Bans Pagers and Walkie-Talkies After Lebanon Attacks

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2024

Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has announced a ban on passengers carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on its flights, following last month’s explosions in Lebanon involving communication devices. The ban applies to all passengers traveling to, from, or via Dubai. The airline released a statement on its website on Friday, stating, “All passengers are prohibited from