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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 […]

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Iran Says No US Talks Till Lebanon Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Iran has said it will not hold talks with the United States until a ceasefire is in place in Lebanon, linking the diplomatic track directly to Israeli military action against Hezbollah. The statement signals that Tehran is widening the scope of the current ceasefire dispute and treating developments in Lebanon as central to any future […]

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Islamabad Under Lockdown For US-Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Islamabad has been placed under heavy security restrictions ahead of proposed talks between the United States and Iran, as Pakistan prepares to host a high-stakes diplomatic effort amid a fragile ceasefire. Reports said the capital’s Red Zone was sealed, army checkpoints were increased, and security arrangements were significantly tightened for the expected delegations.

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Albanese Visits Singapore For Fuel Security

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese visited Singapore on April 10 for fuel security talks as disruptions linked to the Iran conflict continued to pressure energy markets and supply chains. The visit focused on protecting the flow of refined fuels to Australia and liquefied natural gas to Singapore, with both sides agreeing to make maximum efforts […]

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Over 60 Countries Condemn Lebanon Peacekeeper Attacks

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

More than 60 countries have joined Indonesia in strongly condemning attacks on United Nations peacekeepers in Lebanon, after recent incidents killed three Indonesian personnel and injured peacekeepers from several other countries. The coordinated diplomatic response reflects growing alarm over the safety of UNIFIL forces as violence in southern Lebanon continues to

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Iran Denies Islamabad Talks With US

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Iran has denied reports that its negotiating team has reached Islamabad for talks with the United States, casting fresh doubt over the status of the proposed diplomatic channel. The development comes after earlier claims suggested an Iranian delegation was heading to Pakistan for serious discussions linked to the fragile ceasefire. Iran Denies Islamabad Talks Report […]

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Khawaja Asif Israel Clash Deepens Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif triggered a sharp diplomatic clash after he condemned Israel over its strikes on Lebanon in a social media post that was later deleted. The remarks drew a direct response from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, adding another layer of tension to the already fragile regional ceasefire environment. Khawaja Asif Remarks […]