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Essar Announces $18 Billion US Steel Investment

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2026

Indian conglomerate Essar Group is set to invest $18 billion in a major integrated steel project in the United States, combining a new steel complex in Iowa with iron ore operations in Minnesota, US President Donald Trump has announced. Essar Plans $15 Billion Iowa Steel Plant The centrepiece of the investment is a $15 billion […]

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31 Killed in Three South Africa Mass Shootings

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2026

At least 31 people have been killed and dozens wounded in three separate mass shootings across South Africa, prompting police to launch multiple manhunts as authorities confront another deadly surge in violent crime. 17 Killed in Wedela Township Mass Shooting The deadliest attack took place at a tavern in Wedela township, southwest of Johannesburg, on […]

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Rooppur Nuclear Plant Faces Fresh Delays

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2026

Bangladesh’s Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant still lacks a realistic integrated timetable for commercial electricity generation, with a government monitoring report flagging technical faults, equipment shortages, inadequate staffing and unfinished supporting infrastructure. Rooppur Nuclear Plant Faces Fresh Delays The Implementation Monitoring and Evaluation Division has

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US, China Agree Tariff Cuts on $60 Billion Trade

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2026

China and the United States have agreed to cut tariffs on $60 billion worth of goods and extend their trade truce by two months, creating additional space for negotiations on broader economic and trade disputes. US-China Tariff Cuts Cover $60 Billion in Goods Under the agreement, each side identified around $30 billion worth of non-sensitive […]

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Bill Gates Warns AI Could Cause Mass Deaths

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2026

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has warned that artificial intelligence could be powerful enough to contribute to catastrophic events causing up to a billion deaths if advanced systems are misused by malicious actors and adequate safeguards are not introduced. Bill Gates Warns of Catastrophic AI Risks Gates said the combination of increasingly capable AI tools and […]

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Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Largest Mobile Provider

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2026

Russia has struck the headquarters of Kyivstar, Ukraine’s largest mobile network provider, as Moscow intensifies attacks on data centres and communications infrastructure across Kyiv and surrounding areas. Russia Hits Kyivstar Headquarters in Kyiv Kyivstar said its head office in the Ukrainian capital was hit during a Russian drone attack on Sunday. No casualties were

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Five Arrested in UK Terror Probe Near US Base

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2026

British police have arrested five men near RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and committing explosives offences, triggering a major security operation around the US-used military base. Five Arrested Near RAF Fairford Air Base Police were alerted shortly after midnight on Sunday to three suspicious vehicles reportedly travelling

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Trump Hints at Pre-Midterm Iran Strikes

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2026

US President Donald Trump has suggested that renewed American strikes on Iran could take place before the November midterm elections, while expressing confidence that Washington would “win” the conflict soon. Trump Leaves Door Open to Iran Strikes Asked whether US military action against Iran could resume before the midterm elections, Trump declined to rule out […]

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US Rejects Iran Seven-Day Ceasefire Plan

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2026

The United States has rejected Iran’s proposed seven-day ceasefire framework, arguing that Tehran demanded sanctions relief and access to frozen assets before committing to substantive nuclear negotiations. US Rejects Iran Ceasefire Proposal US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said Iran’s proposal sought major concessions upfront, including sanctions relief and

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Russia Backs India for Permanent UNSC Seat

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2026

Russia has renewed its support for India and Brazil to become permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, arguing that any expansion of the powerful body should strengthen representation from the Global South rather than add more Western countries. Russia Backs India for Permanent UNSC Seat Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said India and […]