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Pennsylvania Nursing Home Explosion Kills Two

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

A powerful explosion tore through a nursing home in Bristol Township, Pennsylvania, on Tuesday afternoon, killing at least two people and injuring several others. The incident occurred at the Silver Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, located northeast of Philadelphia, prompting a large-scale emergency response. Explosion during gas investigation Local authorities said

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Libya Military Chief Killed in Ankara Jet Crash

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

Libya’s military chief was among five people killed after a private jet crashed shortly after takeoff from Ankara, Turkish authorities confirmed on Tuesday. The incident occurred minutes after the aircraft departed from the Turkish capital, triggering an emergency response near the airport. Crash shortly after departure According to officials, the jet went down soon after

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DOJ Dismisses Trump Claim in Epstein Files

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

The US Justice Department has released a new batch of documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with the material containing multiple references to US President Donald Trump. New document release and what it includes The release runs to nearly 30,000 pages, making it one of the largest public disclosures so far connected to […]

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US Recalls Around 30 Envoys in ‘America First’ Push

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

The United States has ordered the recall of nearly 30 ambassadors and senior diplomats from overseas postings as part of President Donald Trump’s push to align the country’s foreign service more closely with his “America First” policy. The move affects a mix of ambassadors and career foreign service officers who were serving as Washington’s top […]

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China Calls for Ceasefire and Political Settlement in Sudan

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

China has urged all parties involved in the ongoing conflict in Sudan to agree to an immediate ceasefire and pursue a political settlement to end the fighting. The appeal was made during a discussion at the United Nations, where a Chinese representative said the priority must be stopping hostilities and returning to dialogue. China said […]

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US Lawmakers Condemn Killing of Hindu Man in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

United States lawmakers have strongly condemned the killing of a Hindu man in Bangladesh, calling it a grave act of violence and urging authorities in Dhaka to ensure justice and protect religious minorities. The condemnation follows the lynching of Dipu Chandra Das in the Mymensingh district, an incident that has triggered international concern over the […]

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Russia Downplays Outcome of Ukraine Peace Talks in Miami

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Russia has said that the latest round of discussions aimed at ending the war in Ukraine, held in Miami over the weekend, should not be viewed as a diplomatic breakthrough. The Kremlin said the talks were part of an ongoing engagement process but failed to deliver any concrete progress on key disagreements between the parties […]

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New Zealand Minister Calls India Trade Deal a “Bad Deal”

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

New Zealand’s Foreign Minister Winston Peters has sharply criticised the recently concluded India–New Zealand Free Trade Agreement, calling it a “bad deal” and arguing that it does not adequately protect New Zealand’s core economic interests. Peters said the agreement failed to secure meaningful access for key New Zealand exports, particularly dairy products, which remain

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Iran Says Missile Programme Is Defensive and Non-Negotiable

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Iran has reiterated that its ballistic missile programme is purely for defensive purposes and is not open to negotiation with other countries, according to officials in the Iranian capital. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman said at a press briefing that Tehran views its missile capability as essential to protecting the nation and deterring potential attacks, […]

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Bangladesh Polls Will Be Held on Time, Says Muhammad Yunus

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

Bangladesh’s interim chief adviser Muhammad Yunus has said that the country’s general election will be held on schedule despite continuing unrest in parts of the country. Yunus conveyed the assurance during a meeting with a senior United States official, stressing that the interim administration remains committed to a timely and constitutional electoral process. The