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Israeli Strikes Kill Over 30 in Gaza Amid Fragile Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

Israeli forces launched a series of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, resulting in at least 30 deaths and dozens of injuries, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency. The strikes, described by the Israeli prime minister’s office as “powerful,” occurred despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement earlier this month. What Led to the Strike Israeli […]

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Pakistan And Afghanistan Talks End Without Agreement

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan wrapped up in Istanbul on October 28 without reaching any formal settlement. The talks, which were aimed at consolidating the ceasefire agreed on October 19, failed to produce results as both sides remained divided over cross-border militancy. Agenda And Key Differences Pakistan pressed Afghanistan to rein in the

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Netanyahu Orders Immediate “Powerful Strikes” on Gaza

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to launch “immediate and powerful strikes” on the Gaza Strip, following what his office described as a “clear violation” of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire by Hamas. The directive comes amid accusations of hostilities near Rafah and the delay by Hamas in returning the remains […]

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Trump Urges End to Ukraine War After Russian Missile Test

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said he finds Russia’s recent test of a nuclear-powered cruise missile “not appropriate” and called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to shift focus from weapons testing to ending the war in Ukraine. The system in question, Russia’s 9M730 Burevestnik, is claimed to be capable of flying over 14,000 km and evading […]

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Bangladesh And Pakistan Pledge Major Trade Revival

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Bangladesh and Pakistan have agreed to revive their trade and economic cooperation after nearly two decades of limited engagement. The breakthrough came during the ninth session of the Joint Economic Commission (JEC) held in Dhaka, the first since 2005. Both nations expressed commitment to take ties to a “new strategic level” through investments, trade expansion […]

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Trump And Japan’s Takaichi Sign Critical-Minerals Deal

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi signed a framework agreement in Tokyo on October 28 to secure supplies of rare earths and critical minerals. The deal was finalised at the Akasaka Palace as both nations seek to reduce dependence on China. Key Elements Of The Deal The agreement aims to create […]

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Afghanistan-Pakistan Report ‘Major Progress’ in Istanbul Talks

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Delegations from Pakistan and Afghanistan said they have made “sizable progress” in peace negotiations held over the weekend in Istanbul, aimed at reinforcing the cease-fire reached earlier this month. The talks focused on establishing mechanisms to monitor border tensions and curb militant cross-border movement. Agenda and Areas of Agreement Both countries affirmed their

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Trump Leaves Door Open to Third Presidential Term

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

President Donald Trump has again kept the possibility of running for a third term in 2028 open, saying “I would love to do it. I have my best numbers ever,” though he added he “hasn’t really thought about” another run. Remarks and Reactions During a press engagement aboard Air Force One, Trump dismissed the idea […]

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EAM Jaishankar Says US and Europe Principles Are ‘Selectively Applied’

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar criticised Western countries, including the United States and Europe, for what he described as “selective application” of principles during a speech at the East Asia Summit. He pointed specifically to pressure on India to end its purchases of Russian oil and highlighted how energy trade has become increasingly constrained

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Turkey, UK Seal £8 Billion Deal For 20 Eurofighter Jets

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Turkey and the United Kingdom have signed a defence agreement worth £8 billion (about US $10.7 billion) for the supply of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets. The deal was finalised during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Ankara, where he held talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Strategic Significance The agreement marks the first fresh […]