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Trump Doubled Tariff on India to Pressure Russia – White House

By BPN News Desk August 20, 2025

The White House announced that President Donald Trump has increased import tariffs on Indian goods—to a total of 50%—as part of efforts to apply economic pressure on Russia amid the conflict in Ukraine. The move, delivered by Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt, is described as a strategy to exert “secondary pressure” on Moscow by targeting its […]

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Russia Bombards Kremenchuk After Washington Summit

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

In a major escalation, Russian forces launched overnight drone and missile strikes on Kremenchuk, a central Ukrainian city in the Poltava region, shortly after a diplomatic summit in Washington. Thick smoke rose over the city as Ukrainian air defense officials reported the attack targeted energy infrastructure. Scale of the Assault — Largest This Month The […]

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Macron Dubs Putin “Ogre at Our Gates”

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron on August 19 issued a strong caution to European allies regarding Russian President Vladimir Putin. Macron described him as “a predator, an ogre at our gates,” stressing that Europe must remain realistic and not fall into the trap of misplaced trust. Concerns Over Russia’s Ambitions Macron underlined Russia’s track record of […]

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Modi Meets Wang Yi, Says India–China Ties Making Progress

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi on August 19 and described India–China relations as having made “steady progress” since his last meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Kazan. Modi underlined the importance of building stable and constructive ties, noting that peace along the border and mutual respect […]

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U.S. Revokes Over 6,000 International Student Visas

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

The U.S. State Department has confirmed that more than 6,000 student visas have been revoked under recent immigration enforcement measures. The cancellations primarily involve F-1 student visas and were carried out following investigations into criminal activity, security risks, and visa overstays. Officials said the step was necessary to safeguard public safety and

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Kim Calls for Rapid Nuclear Buildup Amid US–South Korea Drills

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un condemned the joint military drills conducted by the United States and South Korea, calling them a “provocative rehearsal for war.” The exercises, known as Ulchi Freedom Shield, began this week and include large-scale defensive training and nuclear response simulations. Kim argued that the maneuvers prove Washington and Seoul’s “hostile […]

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Macron Threatens More Sanctions on Russia if Diplomacy Fails

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron warned that if diplomatic efforts toward peace fail, France and its allies should be prepared to escalate sanctions against Russia. Speaking after White House discussions with U.S. President Donald Trump and European leaders, Macron emphasized that while there still may be hope for a negotiated settlement, Russia must move forward—or face

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Trump Hot-Mic: “Putin Wants to Make a Deal for Me”

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump was caught in an unexpected hot-mic moment during a high-level meeting at the White House. Just before formal talks began, Trump leaned towards French President Emmanuel Macron and whispered, “I think he [Putin] wants to make a deal for me… as crazy as it sounds.” The remark quickly drew attention as […]

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Navarro Warns India to Act Like a Strategic Partner

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

Peter Navarro, senior trade adviser to U.S. President Donald Trump, has warned India that it must behave like a genuine strategic partner if it wishes to be treated as one by Washington. Navarro criticized New Delhi’s decision to continue importing large volumes of discounted Russian crude oil, calling it “opportunistic” and inconsistent with the expectations […]

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Zelenskyy Opens to Peace Talks at Trump Summit

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with U.S. President Donald Trump and leading European figures at the White House. Zelenskyy signaled his readiness to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin directly as part of efforts to peacefully end the war in Ukraine. All European leaders present backed the call for stronger security guarantees during the Oval Office […]