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US Navy Ships Cross Strait Of Hormuz

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

US Navy Ships Cross Strait Of Hormuz Two US Navy warships crossed the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday in a significant military move linked to efforts to restore safe navigation through the vital energy corridor. The transit came as Washington said it was beginning to set conditions for clearing mines and reopening normal maritime traffic […]

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Bangladesh Spiritual Leader Killed By Mob Over Viral Video

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

A spiritual leader in Bangladesh was beaten to death by a mob in Kushtia district after a video circulating on social media triggered anger over alleged remarks seen as offensive to religion. The killing has once again raised concerns over mob violence in Bangladesh and the speed with which viral content can turn into deadly […]

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US Denies Iran Assets Unfreeze Report

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2026

A senior U.S. official has denied reports that Washington agreed to unfreeze Iranian assets, pushing back against a claim that surfaced as American and Iranian delegations gathered for talks in Pakistan. The denial comes at a sensitive moment, with diplomacy underway amid efforts to ease tensions linked to the wider West Asia conflict. US Denies […]

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US Inflation Hits Two Year High On Fuel

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2026

U.S. inflation climbed to its highest level in nearly two years in March as soaring gasoline prices pushed up consumer costs and added fresh pressure on household budgets. The latest data showed fuel costs playing the biggest role in the overall rise, with the spike linked to energy market disruption caused by the Iran conflict […]

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EAM Jaishankar Arrives In Abu Dhabi

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar arrived in Abu Dhabi on Saturday for a two-day visit aimed at reviewing and advancing the India-UAE Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The trip comes at a time of heightened regional uncertainty and is expected to focus on high-level political engagement and deeper bilateral coordination. Jaishankar Arrives In Abu Dhabi

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US Intel Flags China Arms Move To Iran

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2026

U.S. intelligence indicates that China may be preparing a weapons shipment to Iran, according to a report that has added fresh uncertainty to an already volatile regional situation. The reported move involves possible air defence support and comes at a time when diplomatic efforts and military tensions are unfolding in parallel. China Iran Weapons Shipment […]

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Trump Says Hormuz Will Open Soon

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2026

Donald Trump has said the United States will have the Strait of Hormuz “open fairly soon,” a statement that comes as the vital energy route remains under strain amid the Iran conflict. His remarks have drawn attention because the waterway is one of the world’s most important oil transit chokepoints, and any prolonged disruption carries […]

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Iran Sets Conditions For US Truce Talks

By BPN News Desk April 11, 2026

Iran has set fresh conditions for engaging in truce talks with the United States, insisting that a ceasefire in Lebanon and the release of its frozen financial assets must be completed before negotiations can begin. The move adds new complexity to an already fragile diplomatic process linked to the wider regional conflict. Iran Sets Conditions […]

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Trump Says Iran Failing On Hormuz Deal

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Donald Trump has accused Iran of doing a “very poor job” of allowing oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz and said Tehran is not honouring the terms of the fragile two-week ceasefire. His remarks add fresh strain to an already unstable truce, with shipping through the key waterway still far below normal levels despite […]

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Marco Rubio To Visit India In May

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to visit India in May following discussions with Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri in Washington, signalling continued momentum in India-US strategic ties. The planned visit comes after both sides held talks covering key areas of cooperation including trade, defence and the Quad partnership. Marco Rubio India Visit Planned […]