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US President Donald Trump Cancels Nearly $5B in Foreign Aid

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

President Donald Trump has moved to cancel about $4.9 billion in foreign aid that Congress had previously approved. He invoked a rarely used budget provision called a “pocket rescission” under the Impoundment Control Act. The move allows the administration to block funds close to the end of the fiscal year, effectively canceling them if Congress […]

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Trump Ends Secret Service Protection for Kamala Harris

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

President Donald Trump has ordered the cancellation of Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, effective September 1, 2025. Harris had continued to receive security under an extension granted by former President Joe Biden, which went beyond the standard six-month protection period. Standard vs. Extended Coverage By law, former vice presidents are

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Vladimir Putin to Visit India in December

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin will make an official visit to India in December 2025, as confirmed by the Kremlin. The visit follows an invitation extended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and will be Putin’s first trip to India since the start of the Ukraine conflict. Timing Amid U.S. Tariff Tensions The visit comes at a […]

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India–Japan Adopt Joint Declaration on Defence

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tokyo on August 29, 2025, India and Japan adopted a new Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation, updating their 2008 framework and marking a significant step forward in their strategic partnership. Defence and Security Cooperation The declaration commits both nations to enhance interoperability and strategic coordination

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Court Rules Trump’s Emergency Tariffs Illegal

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

A federal appeals court has ruled that most of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs—imposed under emergency powers—were illegal. The court concluded that these measures exceeded the authority granted by the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), which does not authorize the president to impose tariffs without explicit congressional approval. The decision

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Taliban Blames Pakistan For Airstrikes In Eastern Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has accused Pakistan of carrying out drone strikes on Nangarhar and Khost provinces, which killed three people and left at least seven others injured. According to Afghan officials, the strikes also destroyed several homes, sparking panic among local residents. The Taliban claimed the victims were civilians, although independent

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South Korea’s Former First Lady Kim Keon-Hee Indicted

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Kim Keon-Hee, former First Lady of South Korea, has been formally indicted on multiple charges, including bribery and stock manipulation. This marks the first time a former First Lady in the country has faced such legal action. She is currently in custody, alongside her husband, former President Yoon Suk-Yeol, who is already on trial for […]

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Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra Removed By Court

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Thailand’s Constitutional Court has removed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra and her cabinet from office over ethical misconduct tied to a controversial phone call with Cambodia’s former leader. The court ruled that her deferential tone and comments—during a call about an escalating border dispute—compromised national interests and violated ethical standards. Leaked

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India, China Can Stabilise Global Economy: PM Modi From Japan

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated that stable and amicable relations between India and China are crucial for global and regional peace. Speaking from Japan ahead of his visit to China, Modi emphasised that cooperation between the two major economies can bring stability to the world economic order amid current global volatility. Call For Long-Term, Respect-Based […]

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Jefferies Reports Links Tariffs On India To Trump’s Personal Frustration

By BPN News Desk August 29, 2025

Investment bank Jefferies reports that the U.S. decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian goods stems largely from President Trump’s “personal pique” over being denied a role in mediating the India-Pakistan conflict. The unprecedented tariffs are seen as a reaction to that frustration. Economic Cost To India Projected At $55–60 Billion Jefferies’ strategist Chris Wood, […]