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Australia, Japan Deepen Critical Minerals Ties

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2026

Australia, Japan Deepen Critical Minerals Ties Australia and Japan have announced a major push to strengthen critical minerals cooperation, with both countries committing A$1.67 billion to support new projects. The move is aimed at reducing supply chain risks in minerals used for clean energy, batteries, defence, advanced manufacturing and digital technologies. Australia

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Iran Attacks On UAE Draw Global Condemnation

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2026

Iran Attacks On UAE Draw Global Condemnation Iran has come under international criticism after missile and drone attacks targeted the United Arab Emirates, raising fresh fears of a wider regional escalation. The strikes reportedly hit areas linked to shipping and energy infrastructure, including Fujairah, a key oil and logistics hub outside the Strait of Hormuz. […]

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Russia, Ukraine Announce Rival Ceasefires

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2026

Russia and Ukraine have announced separate unilateral ceasefires as the war enters another tense phase around Moscow’s Victory Day commemorations. Russia declared a truce for May 8-9, while Ukraine responded with its own ceasefire plan for May 5-6. Russia Announces Victory Day Ceasefire Moscow said its ceasefire would apply around May 8-9, when Russia marks […]

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China Fireworks Factory Blast Kills 21

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2026

At least 21 people have been killed and 61 others injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a fireworks factory in central China’s Hunan province. Emergency teams were deployed to the site as authorities began rescue work and launched an investigation into the cause of the blast. China Fireworks Factory Explosion In Hunan The explosion […]

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Trump’s Hormuz Move Raises Iran Ceasefire Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2026

Trump’s Hormuz Move Raises Iran Ceasefire Tensions Tensions in West Asia have escalated again after Iran warned that any United States attempt to interfere in the Strait of Hormuz would be treated as a breach of the fragile ceasefire. The warning came as President Donald Trump said the U.S. would help free ships stuck near […]

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European Markets Slip Amid Iran Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

European markets traded slightly lower on Monday as investors tracked fresh tensions around the Strait of Hormuz, rising oil prices and renewed pressure on automobile stocks after fresh US tariff threats. European Markets Fall On Tariff Concerns The pan-European STOXX 600 slipped in early trade as automobile shares came under pressure. German carmakers were among […]

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US Evacuates Iranian Ship Crew

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

The United States has evacuated 22 crew members from a seized Iranian container vessel to Pakistan, with Islamabad saying the crew will be handed over to Iranian authorities as part of a confidence-building measure. US Evacuates Seized Iranian Ship Crew The crew members were held aboard the Iranian container ship MV Touska after the vessel […]

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Iran Warns US Over Hormuz Mission

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

Iran has warned the United States against entering the Strait of Hormuz after President Donald Trump said Washington would help guide stranded ships out of the key Gulf waterway. Iran Warning On Strait Of Hormuz Tehran said any US or foreign military entry into the Strait of Hormuz without coordination would be treated as a […]

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US Says Iran Unable To Pay Soldiers

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has claimed that American economic pressure and maritime restrictions are severely weakening Iran’s government, saying Tehran is struggling to pay its soldiers amid the ongoing blockade. US Treasury Chief On Iran Blockade Bessent said the United States was “suffocating” Iran through economic pressure and a blockade affecting ships moving

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Canada Spy Report Names India

By BPN News Desk May 4, 2026

Canada’s intelligence agency has accused India of foreign interference and espionage activities in its latest public report, even as the same assessment also flagged Khalistani extremism as a national security threat. Canada Intelligence Report On India The Canadian Security Intelligence Service reportedly named India among countries accused of engaging in foreign