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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 […]

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Trump Says US Needs to Control Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said the United States needs to “own” Greenland to prevent Russia and China from expanding their strategic presence in the Arctic. He argued that the territory’s location makes it critical to American national security and warned that rival powers were seeking greater influence in the region. Trump said that existing […]

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UN Says US Still Must Pay Funding Obligations

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

The United Nations has said that the United States continues to have a legal obligation to pay its assessed contributions to the UN budget and peacekeeping operations, even after Washington announced withdrawals from several international organisations and UN-linked bodies. UN Secretary-General’s Statement UN officials, speaking on behalf of Secretary-General António

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US Cancels Planned Venezuela Second Strike, Sees Oil Investment

By BPN News Desk January 9, 2026

US President Donald Trump said on Friday that he has cancelled a planned second wave of military strikes on Venezuela, citing improved cooperation with the Venezuelan authorities and developments that he described as positive. Mr Trump also highlighted expectations of substantial oil sector investment tied to US companies as part of evolving relations. Second Wave […]