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US Halts All Asylum Decisions After DC Shooting

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

The United States has paused all asylum decisions across nationalities after a shooting near the White House left one National Guard member dead and another critically injured. The order was issued to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), directing an immediate and indefinite halt while authorities review vetting and security procedures. Security Concerns

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UAE Freezes Most Pakistani Visas Amid Crime Concerns

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has begun suspending visa issuance for most Pakistani passport holders, with exceptions only for blue (government) and diplomatic passports. The restriction follows reports that several Pakistani visitors were involved in criminal activities, including begging, overstaying and other offences. The move was confirmed by a senior Pakistani

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Indians Remain Largest Non-EU Migrant Group In UK

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

New data for the year ending June 2025 shows that citizens of India are the largest non-EU nationality immigrating to the United Kingdom. Among non-EU arrivals, Indians outnumbered other nationalities in long-term immigration. Emigration Also High Among Indians At the same time, Indians also topped the list of non-EU nationals leaving the UK. Approximately 74,000 […]

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Putin Calls Zelensky’s Leadership “Illegitimate”

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky is “illegitimate,” arguing that Kyiv did not hold elections after the expiry of the previous presidential term. Putin said it would be “senseless” to negotiate or sign any peace agreement with Ukraine while Zelensky remains in office. Moscow Sets Conditions For Peace Putin reiterated […]

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Imran Khan’s Son Demands ‘Proof Of Life’

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

Kasim Khan, the younger son of former Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan, has publicly demanded verified proof that his father is alive. He said there has been “total blackout” for weeks, with no calls, no visits and no credible confirmation of his father’s condition. Kasim alleged that Imran Khan has been kept in solitary confinement […]

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Sri Lanka Faces Deadly Floods, Landslides, 56 Dead

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

Heavy rains sweeping across Sri Lanka have triggered floods and multiple landslides, causing the death toll to rise to 56. The worst hit regions are the central mountainous, tea-growing districts of Badulla and Nuwara Eliya, where many casualties were reported. Disruptions Intensify Across the Island In response to the disaster, the government ordered all schools […]

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US to Pause Migration from “Third World” Countries: What’s the Reality

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

US President Donald J. Trump announced on November 28, 2025, that his administration intends to “permanently pause migration from all Third World countries.” He justified the move by saying the U.S. immigration system needs time to “recover,” and linked the decision to a recent deadly shooting near the White House. What the Policy Would Do […]

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US Halts Afghan Immigration After DC Guard Shooting

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

The United States has halted all immigration requests related to Afghan nationals after a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., that left two National Guard members critically injured. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said the suspension is indefinite and will remain until a full review of national security and vetting protocols is completed. Officials

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Strong 6.6 Quake Jolts Indonesia’s Sumatra

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

A powerful 6.6-magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Sumatra, Indonesia, on November 27, 2025. According to the USGS, the epicentre was located near Simeulue Island at a depth of around 25 km. The tremors were felt across western Indonesia, prompting residents in several districts to rush outdoors. No Tsunami Threat Issued Indonesia’s tsunami monitoring […]

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U.S. Bars South Africa From 2026 G20 Summit

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said on 26 November 2025 that his administration will not invite South Africa to the 2026 G20 summit in Miami. This comes in the aftermath of the U.S. boycott of the 2025 G20 summit held in Johannesburg. Mr. Trump cited what he described as South Africa’s refusal to transfer the G20 […]