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Trump Signs US Defence Bill, Pushes Nuclear Liability Talks

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

The United States Congress has passed its annual National Defence Authorization Act (NDAA) for 2026, which President Donald Trump signed into law on 19 December 2025. The legislation includes a provision directing US officials to work with India to explore aligning India’s nuclear liability rules with global norms as part of broader cooperation under the […]

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Netanyahu to Brief Trump on Iran Missile Plans

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to meet US President Donald Trump soon to discuss Iran’s ballistic missile programme and possible strategic options, officials said. The meeting is likely to focus on intelligence assessments and Iran’s capabilities, as both countries remain concerned about Tehran’s long-range missile development. Planned Briefing on

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Pakistan Says No Ban on Imran Khan’s Sons Visiting Jail

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

The Pakistan government has clarified that there is no official ban preventing former prime minister Imran Khan’s sons from meeting him in Adiala Jail, where he is currently detained. Interior State Minister Talal Chaudhry said on Saturday that if Khan’s sons choose to travel to Pakistan and apply for visas, they will be allowed to […]

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Ukraine Says Drones Hit Russian Oil Rig, Patrol Ship

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

Ukraine has said its forces carried out drone strikes on a Russian oil rig and a military patrol ship in the Caspian Sea, expanding its campaign against Russian energy and maritime assets. Ukrainian military officials stated that the strikes took place late on Friday as part of operations aimed at weakening Russia’s logistical and economic […]

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Iran Executes Man Accused of Spying for Israel

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency, according to official judicial statements released on Saturday. The execution was carried out after the country’s top court upheld the death sentence, marking another high-profile case linked to alleged espionage activities. Charges and Conviction Iranian authorities said the individual was found

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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi Sentenced in Toshakhana Case

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

A special court in Pakistan has sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of imprisonment each in the Toshakhana corruption case, dealing a major blow to the jailed opposition leader and his political camp. Court Verdict and Sentence The verdict was delivered by a trial court operating from […]

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Tens of Thousands Mourn Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

Thousands of mourners gathered in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Saturday, December 20, 2025, for the funeral of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader who died after being shot earlier this month. The funeral took place under tight security near the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) complex, drawing large crowds amid heightened political tensions ahead of the country’s […]

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Clinton Responds as Epstein Files Are Released

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

Former US President Bill Clinton has responded after US authorities released a new set of documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting political and public scrutiny over figures mentioned in the records. The release includes photographs and documents that reference several high-profile individuals, including Clinton, though officials have stressed

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Knife and Smoke Grenade Attack in Taipei Kills Three

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

At least three people were killed and several others injured following a violent attack involving a knife and smoke grenades at major metro stations in Taipei on Friday evening. The incident occurred at crowded transport hubs, triggering panic among commuters and prompting a swift emergency response from local authorities. How the attack unfolded According to […]

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Oil Set to Close Lower for Second Straight Week

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

Global oil prices are on track to finish lower for the second straight week as optimism grows over prospects for a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and lingering uncertainty around Venezuelan supply disruption weighs on the market. Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) benchmarks both slipped modestly in recent trading, keeping weekly […]