International

No Foreign Military Invites for June 14 U.S. Army Parade

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

The White House has officially announced that no foreign military leaders have been invited to the June 14 U.S. Army Day parade in Washington, D.C. The decision emphasizes a domestic focus, with the event being framed as a tribute strictly dedicated to American troops and military history. A Solemn U.S.-Centric Event The parade, marking the […]

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Israel Apologises After Map Shows J&K as Part of Pakistan

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) has issued a formal apology for sharing a map on X (formerly Twitter) that inaccurately depicted Jammu & Kashmir as part of Pakistan. The graphic, intended to illustrate the range of Iranian missiles, drew swift backlash from Indian users who flagged the territorial error. Map Error Sparks Outrage In the […]

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Russia’s Lavrov Cancels India Visit Amid Diplomatic Tensions

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has abruptly called off a high-level visit to India, citing a compressed schedule and other official engagements. The cancellation has sparked speculation about shifting geopolitical dynamics, particularly as Russia recalibrates its foreign policy amid global tensions. Sudden Cancellation Raises Eyebrows Lavrov’s visit was planned as

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India and Canada Resume Intelligence-Sharing Despite Strained Ties

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

India and Canada are set to resume intelligence-sharing focused on counterterrorism and transnational crime, a significant development amid ongoing diplomatic friction between the two nations. The decision comes ahead of the upcoming G7 Summit in Canada, where Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are expected to be present. Renewed

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Iran Fires Massive Missile Barrage at Israel in Retaliation

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

In a dramatic escalation of hostilities, Iran has launched a large-scale missile assault on Israel, firing over 150 ballistic missiles and deploying more than 100 drones, marking the start of Operation True Promise III. This comes just hours after Israel’s massive offensive, Operation Rising Lion, struck key Iranian nuclear facilities and killed high-ranking Iranian

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Extradited Pakistani’s Encrypted Note Detailed ISIS‑Style Plot for “Largest Attack on US”

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

A Pakistani national recently extradited to the US for planning terror attacks has left behind an encrypted note confessing ambitions to execute the “largest attack on US” in scope and scale. US authorities unearthed the encrypted message, filled with extremist rhetoric and operational details, after arresting the individual on charges linked to ISIS-inspired violent

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Iran-Israel Conflict Triggers Oil Price Surge, Puts Refiners and Shipping Lanes on Alert

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

A sharp escalation in the Iran–Israel conflict has rattled global energy markets, sending crude oil prices soaring and triggering concerns over the security of vital shipping routes. On June 13, as Israeli strikes reportedly targeted Iranian military and nuclear infrastructure, benchmark oil prices surged over 12%, with Brent crude hovering around $78 per barrel and […]

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India‑Israel Arms Trade Soars 33‑Fold to $185 Million in 10 Years

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

India’s arms trade with Israel has surged nearly 33 times over the past decade, growing from just $5.6 million in 2015 to a substantial $185 million in 2024. This dramatic escalation highlights the deepening strategic and defence partnership between the two nations, even as Israel’s overall exports to India have shown a declining trend in […]

Asia International

India Condemns Attack on Tagore’s Home in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

India has strongly condemned the vandalism of Rabindranath Tagore’s ancestral home in Sirajganj, Bangladesh, describing the act as “despicable” and an assault on the legacy of tolerance and cultural inclusiveness that the Nobel laureate represented. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) termed the attack a “disgrace” and expressed serious concern over what it described as

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Kim Jong Un Pledges Full Support to Putin on Russia Day

By BPN News Desk June 13, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his unwavering support for Russia, describing President Vladimir Putin as his “dearest comrade” in a personal message delivered on Russia Day. The statement, part of a growing pattern of diplomatic and military engagement between the two nations, praised the strength of what Kim termed a “genuine relationship […]