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Nepal placed again on FATF grey list

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

In a meeting held from February 17 to 21, 2025 in Paris, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) formally added Nepal to its “jurisdictions under increased monitoring” list—commonly known as the grey list—signalling that the country still faces significant gaps in its anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing regime. The decision marks Nepal’s second spell on

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Russia, US And Ukraine ‘Close’ To Diplomatic Solution

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

A special envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia, the United States and Ukraine are moving closer to a diplomatic settlement of the ongoing conflict, though no concrete terms have been disclosed. The envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special representative for investment and economic cooperation, made the statement during a visit to Washington. […]

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Pakistan-Afghanistan Prepare For Second Round Of Talks In Türkiye

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Officials from Pakistan and Afghanistan are scheduled to meet in Istanbul, Türkiye, for a second round of border-security talks aimed at curbing escalating cross-border violence. The session follows an earlier cease-fire agreement brokered by Doha on October 19 that both sides pledged to honour. The focus now is on establishing a joint monitoring mechanism to […]

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Tech Giants Fund Trump’s $300 M White House Ballroom

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Major U.S. technology and defence companies are among the donors funding Donald Trump’s proposed 90,000-square-foot White House ballroom, estimated at around $300 million. The project is being managed through the nonprofit Trust for the National Mall, which oversees the private funds financing the construction. Corporate Donors & Funding Details The recently released

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Pakistan Issues Airspace Alert In Response To India’s ‘Ex Trishul’

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Pakistan has responded to India’s large-scale tri-services exercise ‘Ex Trishul’ by issuing a Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) restricting its own airspace on October 28 and 29. The move came days before India begins the exercise along its western frontier, particularly in the Sir Creek region near the maritime boundary. India’s Exercise Trishul India has planned […]

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US Influence On Pakistan’s Nuclear Arsenal Claimed By Ex-CIA Officer

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Former CIA officer John Kiriakou has alleged that the United States exercised significant influence over Pakistan’s nuclear weapons programme during the presidency of Pervez Musharraf. He claimed that Washington provided extensive financial aid in return for control and oversight of Islamabad’s nuclear assets. Musharraf’s Alleged Cooperation Kiriakou said that Musharraf

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FATF Warns Pakistan: Grey-List Exit Not A Shield

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has cautioned Pakistan that its removal from the grey list in October 2022 does not make it immune to scrutiny over money laundering and terror-financing risks. The watchdog underlined that countries exiting the list must continue with strict monitoring and cannot assume “bullet-proof” protection. Pakistan’s Compliance Record Pakistan

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Ontario Pauses Anti-Tariff Ads Amid US Trade Dispute

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

The Canadian province of Ontario has decided to temporarily suspend its anti-tariff advertising campaign in the United States. The decision follows U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement that he was ending trade negotiations with Canada in response to the ads, which used clips of former President Ronald Reagan to criticise tariffs. Ford Explains The Move Ontario […]

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Asian Markets Rally On Trump-Xi Meeting Confirmation

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Asian stock markets saw strong gains after the White House confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping next week. The announcement lifted investor sentiment, as hopes grew that the meeting could ease long-running trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. Investor Confidence Rises Equity markets across Asia surged, with

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India, US Near Breakthrough In Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

Both India and the United States are reportedly very close to finalising a bilateral trade deal, a senior government official said on Friday in New Delhi. Sources indicate that most key issues have been resolved, and a draft agreement could be announced soon. Government’s Stand On Negotiations The official, speaking on condition of anonymity, stated […]