International

Australia Places India in High-Risk Student Visa Tier

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

Australia has moved India into the highest risk category for student visa applications, citing concerns over emerging integrity risks. The decision places India in Evidence Level 3, the strictest tier under Australia’s student visa assessment framework. The reclassification follows a review by Australian authorities who flagged issues such as non-genuine student

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Netanyahu Signals Plan to Reduce US Military Aid

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said Israel hopes to gradually reduce its dependence on United States military aid over the next decade. He said the aim is to strengthen Israel’s self-reliance by expanding domestic defence capabilities while continuing close strategic cooperation with Washington. Netanyahu said Israel deeply values long-standing US support

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US Treasury Says It Can Handle Tariff Refunds

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

The US Treasury has said it has sufficient funds to issue refunds if the Supreme Court strikes down tariffs imposed during Donald Trump’s presidency. The statement comes as the top court examines legal challenges to tariffs introduced under emergency powers, which critics argue bypassed Congressional approval. Treasury officials said that even if courts rule against […]

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Iran Officials Label Protesters ‘Enemies of God’

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

Senior Iranian officials have described some protest participants as “enemies of God”, signalling a hardening stance by authorities amid ongoing unrest. The remarks, made by clerics and political figures, have raised concerns about the legal consequences for demonstrators and the possibility of harsher punishments under Iranian law. Iran has been experiencing widespread

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Trump Calls for 10% Cap on Credit Card Interest Rates

By BPN News Desk January 11, 2026

US President Donald Trump has called for a one-year cap on credit card interest rates at 10%, saying the move would provide relief to American consumers facing high borrowing costs. He said the proposed cap should apply nationwide and help households struggling with rising debt and interest payments. Trump made the remarks as part of […]

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Greenland Leaders Reject US Takeover Remarks

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Political leaders in Greenland have firmly rejected recent remarks by US President Donald Trump suggesting that the United States could take control of the island. Leaders across Greenland’s political spectrum said the people of Greenland do not want to become Americans and stressed that their future must be decided by Greenlanders alone. Greenland is a […]

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Singapore Voices Concern Over US Venezuela Strategy

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

The Government of Singapore has expressed concern about recent United States actions regarding Venezuela, saying they could pose risks for small nations and the international order. Singapore’s senior leadership warned that moves by the US to influence Venezuela’s political and economic direction may set a precedent that worries smaller countries about their own

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US Signals Openness to Venezuelan Oil Sales to India

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

The United States has indicated it is ready to allow India to purchase Venezuelan crude oil under a Washington-controlled framework, marking a potential shift in energy trade dynamics amid ongoing global supply pressures. The proposal would permit Indian refiners to resume buying Venezuelan oil, provided transactions comply with conditions set by the US. Officials said

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Khamenei Warns Trump as Protests Continue in Iran

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has issued a warning to US President Donald Trump as protests continue in several parts of the country. Khamenei said history shows that tyrants eventually collapse, a remark widely seen as directed at Washington amid rising tensions and internal unrest in Iran. The comments were delivered during a public […]

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North Korea’s Kim Pledges Support for Putin

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has pledged unconditional and permanent support for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s policies and decisions, according to North Korean state media. In a letter to Putin, Kim said he would always stand with Russia and respect all of its policy choices, calling the support constant and lasting. The letter came […]