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Pakistan Claims 177 Militants Killed in Balochistan

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

Pakistan’s government said 177 militants were killed during a two-day security crackdown in Balochistan, following a surge in coordinated militant attacks across the province. Officials described the operation as a large-scale response aimed at restoring control after violence targeting security forces and public infrastructure. Operation Follows Coordinated Attacks

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China Protests Grammy Award for Dalai Lama Recording

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

The  Chinese government criticised the Grammy Award given to a  recording associated with the Dalai Lama, calling the honour politically motivated and inappropriate. China’s foreign ministry said that recognising the religious leader was an interference in its internal affairs and could harm China–US cultural relations. Grammy Win and Recording Details The 69th Annual

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Iran’s Khamenei Warns US Over Possible Attack

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the United States and its allies of a regional war if Iran is attacked, saying any military strike would lead to widespread conflict across the Middle East. He made the remarks in a speech marking the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Threat of Wider Conflict Khamenei said […]

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China and UN Warn Pakistan Over Terror Spillover from Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

China and the United Nations have jointly warned that terrorist threats spilling over from Afghanistan could affect Pakistan’s security. At a high-level briefing on counter-terrorism, the Chinese representative at the UN said the Central Asia region faces risks from cross-border militant activity and urged Pakistan to work with Afghanistan to address them. UN Highlights

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Russian Drone Attack Kills 12 in Dnipro

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

At least 12 people were killed after a Russian drone strike hit the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, Ukrainian officials said. The attack targeted a civilian bus in the Dnipropetrovsk region, causing multiple casualties and injuries. Emergency services confirmed that several victims were workers returning from their shifts, and the strike triggered a fire that was […]

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Trump Says India Will Buy Oil From Venezuela

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that India will purchase crude oil from Venezuela instead of Iran, indicating a potential shift in India’s energy sourcing under U.S. policy preferences. Trump made the remarks while speaking about sanctions and oil trade arrangements involving Iran and Venezuela. Iran Oil Imports Already Halted India had been a major […]

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Iran Labels EU Armies ‘Terrorist Groups’ After IRGC Designation

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Iran’s parliament has declared the armed forces of European Union countries as “terrorist groups” in response to the EU’s decision to list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organisation. The move was announced by Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf during a session where lawmakers showed support for the IRGC. Escalation After EU […]

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Turkey Rules Out Trilateral Defence Pact With Pakistan and Saudi Arabia

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Turkey has ruled out joining any multilateral defence pact involving Pakistan and Saudi Arabia, clarifying that there is no plan for a three-way military or security alliance. Turkish officials indicated that Ankara prefers to maintain separate bilateral defence and strategic relationships rather than entering a collective defence framework with multiple countries. No

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Pakistan Intensifies Operations After Deadly Balochistan Attacks

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

Pakistan’s security forces launched intensified operations in Balochistan after a series of large-scale coordinated attacks on January 31, 2026 by militants linked to the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). The insurgents struck police stations, paramilitary posts, a high-security prison and other targets across multiple districts. Heavy Casualties Reported Official figures

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Drone Strikes Kill One in Ethiopia’s Tigray

By BPN News Desk February 1, 2026

At least one person was killed and another injured in drone strikes in Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region on January 31, according to local officials. The strikes hit two separate vehicles in different locations, around 20 kilometres apart, causing casualties and damage. Situation Remains Unclear Officials said the exact target of the drone strikes is not […]