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US-China Rare Earths Deal Aimed for Thanksgiving

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday that a deal on rare earth minerals between the United States and China is expected to be finalised by Thanksgiving Day. The agreement follows a framework reached last month in which the US agreed not to impose proposed 100 % tariffs on Chinese imports of these minerals, […]

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Netanyahu Vows to Block Palestinian State Ahead of UN Vote

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

On the eve of a crucial United Nations Security Council vote on a U.S.-backed resolution regarding Gaza, Benjamin Netanyahu reiterated that there would be “no Palestinian state” under his government’s watch. He argued that such a state would empower Hamas and threaten Israel’s security, even as the resolution under discussion leaves open the possibility of […]

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Dhaka on Edge as Blasts and Shutdown Call Hit City

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

Late Sunday night, multiple crude bomb blasts rattled Dhaka’s Motijheel area and nearby neighbourhoods amid heightened tensions ahead of a landmark verdict by the International Crimes Tribunal‑Bangladesh (ICT-BD) in the trial of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. While no fatalities have been officially reported, the blasts triggered panic and prompted a large-scale

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Iran Eyes BRICS Crypto Ties to Weaken Sanctions

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

The Iran government is exploring the possibility of using cryptocurrencies and digital payment channels in partnership with BRICS countries to reduce its dependence on the U.S. dollar and mitigate the impact of Western sanctions. Iran’s officials say they are investigating how trade settlements, payments and remittances might shift onto blockchain-based platforms or

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China Advises Citizens Not to Travel to Japan Amid Taiwan Row

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

The People’s Republic of China has formally advised its citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, citing growing risks and a deteriorating bilateral climate following remarks by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Taiwan. The warning coincides with airlines offering refunds or free flight changes for Chinese travellers heading to Japan. Cause of the Warning The […]

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Putin, Netanyahu Speak Over Gaza, Iran Nuclear Tensions

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu held a telephone conversation on Saturday where they discussed recent Middle East developments with particular emphasis on the situation in the Gaza Strip, the status of Iran’s nuclear programme and security concerns in Syria. Moscow and Jerusalem labelled the discussion a “thorough exchange of views” and noted that Mr Putin […]

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Federal Immigration Raids in Charlotte Raise Concerns

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

A large-scale enforcement operation led by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and other federal immigration units began in Charlotte, North Carolina, over the weekend. Agents carried out arrests at several locations, including a church in east Charlotte, where they detained a man while church members watched. Some U.S. citizens were also stopped by […]

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US Removes Tariffs on Key Agri and Processed Foods

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump issued an executive order that exempts a wide range of agricultural and processed-food items from the “reciprocal tariffs” imposed earlier this year. The move means that products such as coffee, tea, fruits, nuts, spices and essential oils will now face zero import duty instead of the previously imposed rates of up […]

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Australia Joins Quad For Malabar 2025

By BPN News Desk November 15, 2025

Australia has joined India, Japan and the United States for Exercise Malabar 2025, one of the Indo-Pacific’s most significant annual naval drills aimed at strengthening coordination among the four Quad nations. The exercise, being held from November 10 to 18 in waters around Guam in the Western Pacific, brings together advanced warships, submarines, surveillance aircraft

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U.S. Unveils New Trade Deals With Four Latin Nations

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2025

The United States has announced new framework trade agreements with Argentina, Ecuador, El Salvador and Guatemala, aiming to boost market access and selectively reduce tariffs on key goods. The proposals are designed to open these countries further to U.S. agricultural and industrial exports while offering tariff relief on products such as natural-resource items, textiles