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New Zealand Warns Inflation May Rise Higher

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

New Zealand Finance Minister Nicola Willis has warned that inflation could rise far more sharply this year if the Iran war continues and causes deeper disruption to global supply chains. Her comments come as energy prices remain under pressure and policymakers assess the economic fallout of a prolonged conflict in West Asia. New Zealand Warns […]

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Economist Warns Dubai At Risk In Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

A prominent American economist has warned that Dubai and Abu Dhabi could face direct danger if the United Arab Emirates becomes more deeply involved in the Iran conflict. The remarks came as tensions across West Asia remained high and concerns continued to grow over the vulnerability of major Gulf cities and infrastructure in the event […]

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Russian Tanker Heads To Cuba Amid Oil Crunch

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

A Russian tanker carrying crude oil is heading to Cuba despite the US pressure campaign that has sharply tightened fuel supplies to the island. The shipment comes as Cuba faces a severe energy crunch, with blackouts and supply shortages worsening after oil flows from key partners fell sharply in recent months. Russian Tanker Heads To […]

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IAEA Says Iran Heavy Water Plant Not Operational

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

Iran’s heavy water production plant at Khondab is no longer operational after suffering severe damage in a recent strike, according to the International Atomic Energy Agency. The development has drawn attention because the site is linked to Iran’s heavy water programme, though the agency said there was no radiological risk from the damage. IAEA Says […]

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Mojtaba Khamenei Thanks Iraq In Message

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has issued a written message thanking the people of Iraq and its religious leadership for supporting Iran during the ongoing conflict, according to state media reports. The message has drawn attention because it came while Khamenei has remained out of public view, adding to continuing speculation over his condition and […]

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Iran Claims US AWACS Hit In Saudi Strike

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

Iran has claimed that a recent strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia damaged a US E-3 Sentry airborne warning aircraft and multiple refuelling planes, in what would mark a major escalation in the regional conflict. The claim surfaced after reports earlier confirmed that an Iranian missile and drone attack on the base […]

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Trump Hints At Seizing Iran’s Kharg Island

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump has suggested that Washington could target Iran’s oil network more directly, including Kharg Island, in comments that added to already rising tensions in West Asia. The remarks came as the conflict continued to disrupt energy markets and fuel fears of a wider escalation involving strategic oil infrastructure. Trump Signals Kharg Island […]

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Indian Worker Killed In Kuwait Strike

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

An Indian worker was killed after an Iranian strike hit a power and water desalination facility in Kuwait, marking a serious escalation in the regional conflict and raising fresh concerns over the safety of foreign workers in Gulf infrastructure zones. Kuwaiti authorities said the attack also damaged a service building at the plant, though operations […]

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Pakistan Says Iran US Talks May Begin Soon

By BPN News Desk March 30, 2026

Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar has said that both the United States and Iran support Islamabad’s role in facilitating dialogue, with talks likely in the coming days as diplomatic activity around the Iran conflict intensifies. Pakistan is also hosting regional consultations aimed at reducing tensions and exploring a wider ceasefire path.

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Kim Oversees North Korea Rocket Engine Test

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a ground test of an upgraded high-thrust solid-fuel rocket engine, according to state media, in a move that points to continued efforts to expand the country’s long-range missile capabilities. The latest test is being seen as part of Pyongyang’s broader push to modernise its strategic weapons programme […]