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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 […]

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Iran Signals New Phase In Hormuz Control

By BPN News Desk April 10, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has signalled that Tehran is moving into a new phase in its management of the Strait of Hormuz, raising fresh questions over maritime security and energy flows through one of the world’s most critical shipping corridors. The statement comes amid a fragile ceasefire environment and continued uncertainty over how Iran […]

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Iran Says Lebanon Is Part Of Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has said Lebanon is an inseparable part of the current ceasefire framework with the United States, directly challenging the position taken by Washington and Israel that the truce does not cover the Lebanon front. His warning came after deadly Israeli strikes in Lebanon further strained the fragile pause in […]

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Gulf Reports No New Iran Aerial Attacks

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

For the first time since the war began on February 28, Gulf countries reported no new hostile aerial attacks from Iran on April 9, offering a brief sign of reduced military activity across the region. The pause came after weeks of repeated missile and drone alerts in several Gulf states and was seen as an […]