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Sergio Gor: “Honor of My Life” as U.S. Envoy to India

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has nominated Sergio Gor, the current director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, to serve as the next U.S. Ambassador to India. Alongside the ambassadorship, Gor will also take on the role of Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs once confirmed by the Senate. Until then, he will […]

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U.S. Fires DIA Director After Iran Strike Report Leak

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has dismissed Lt. Gen. Jeffrey Kruse from his position as Director of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The Pentagon cited a “loss of confidence” in Kruse’s leadership. His deputy, Christine Bordine, has been appointed Acting Director until a permanent replacement is named. Dispute Over Iran Strike Assessment Kruse’s removal follows

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Canada Drops Most Tariffs on U.S. Goods

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

On August 22, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney confirmed that Canada will remove most of its retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods. The rollback will take effect from September 1 and is aimed at reducing tensions with Washington after months of trade friction. Focus on USMCA-Compliant Items The tariff removal applies to U.S. goods covered […]

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Trump Nominates Sergio Gor as U.S. Ambassador to India

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

On August 22, 2025, U.S. President Donald Trump nominated Sergio Gor, currently director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, to be the next U.S. Ambassador to India. Gor will also serve as Special Envoy for South and Central Asian Affairs once confirmed. Until then, he will continue in his present role. Trump’s Praise for […]

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Trump Warns Russia of Sanctions If Ukraine Talks Fail

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Russia that “massive” sanctions or tariffs will be imposed if no progress is made on Ukraine peace talks within the next two weeks. Speaking after a series of high-level meetings, Trump said the coming days will determine “which way it’s going” for the conflict. Frustration After Alaska Summit The […]

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Ukraine Hits Oil Pipeline Supplying Hungary, Slovakia

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

On August 22, 2025, Ukrainian forces struck the Unecha oil pumping station in Russia’s Bryansk region, part of the Druzhba pipeline network. The facility is a key link for transporting Russian crude to Central Europe. The attack, carried out using drones and rockets, triggered a major fire and forced oil flows to be halted. Impact […]

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Modi, Putin to Join SCO Summit in Tianjin Confirms China

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

The 25th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit will take place in Tianjin, China, from August 31 to September 1, 2025. The summit will be chaired by Chinese President Xi Jinping and will be the fifth time China has hosted the event. Leaders Expected to Attend More than 20 world leaders are set to participate in […]

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Trump Sets Two-Week Deadline for Peace Talks

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that he will decide within two weeks whether peace negotiations between Russia and Ukraine are showing meaningful progress. Speaking in an interview, he remarked, “Within two weeks we’re going to know one way or the other,” suggesting a short timeline to judge the effectiveness of the latest diplomatic push. […]

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U.S. to Review 55M Visas, 5M Held by Indians

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

The United States has begun a sweeping review of 55 million active visas issued worldwide. Officials say the exercise is aimed at verifying compliance with immigration laws, visa conditions, and national security standards. The review will cover multiple categories, including tourist, student, work, and business visas. Indian Nationals Most Affected Out of the 55 million

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Peter Navarro Blasts India Over Russian Oil Tariff Stance

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

U.S. trade adviser Peter Navarro launched a strong attack on India’s continued purchase of Russian oil. Speaking to reporters, he called India the “Maharaja of tariffs” and accused New Delhi of running a “profiteering scheme” at the cost of global stability. Navarro made it clear that Washington would go ahead with its planned punitive tariffs […]