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US Defence Chief Says He Didn’t See Survivors After Boat Strike

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has said he did not personally witness any survivors after the first strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat, adding that he left the command centre soon after the initial attack. His comments come amid rising scrutiny over a second strike that reportedly killed individuals who were still alive after the […]

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India Condemns Western Envoys’ Op-Ed on Russia

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

The government of India has reacted strongly to a joint opinion piece published by the envoys of the United Kingdom, France and Germany criticising Russia ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s upcoming visit to New Delhi. Officials at the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the article as “very unusual” and declared the public criticism […]

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US Pauses Immigration Applications from 19 Countries

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

The United States government has announced a temporary pause on all immigration applications — including green cards, citizenship requests, visas and asylum processing — for nationals of 19 non-European countries. The freeze follows a recent shooting involving an Afghan national in Washington, DC, which prompted concerns over national security and public safety. What the

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India Rejects Pakistan’s Claim on Sri Lanka Aid-Flight Delay

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

India on Tuesday firmly dismissed Pakistan’s allegation that New Delhi delayed granting overflight permission to an aircraft carrying humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) termed the accusation “ridiculous” and clarified that the clearance was given the same day the request was received. India’s Clarification According to the MEA, Pakistan

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Russia Ratifies Defence Pact with India Ahead of Putin Visit

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

Russia’s lower house of parliament, the State Duma, has ratified a key military logistics agreement with India just days before President Vladimir Putin arrives in New Delhi on December 4–5 for the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit. What the Pact Involves The agreement, formally known as the Reciprocal Exchange of Logistic Support (RELOS), will allow Indian […]

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Elon Musk Warns of Possible Major War Within a Decade

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk has warned that a major global conflict — possibly involving nuclear weapons — could occur within the next five to ten years. In a post on his platform, he stated flatly, “War is inevitable. Five years, ten at most.” Why His Warning Matters Musk’s blunt message comes amid rising global tensions […]

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Hong Kong Launches Independent Probe After Deadly Fire

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

The government of Hong Kong has announced that a judge-led independent committee will be formed to investigate a massive fire at a residential complex that claimed at least 151 lives. The blaze, described as the worst in decades, struck the Wang Fuk Court estate in the Tai Po district and rapidly engulfed multiple high-rise towers. […]

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Europe Backs Ukraine as US Envoy Travels to Moscow

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

European leaders have reaffirmed strong support for Ukraine as a senior US envoy heads to Moscow for the next round of diplomatic discussions with Russia. The developments come amid ongoing efforts to revise a draft peace proposal, which several European governments previously felt tilted too much in Russia’s favour. Europe Stands Firm on Ukraine’s Sovereignty […]

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US Navy Commander Ordered Second Strike on Venezuelan Boat

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

The White House has confirmed that a senior US Navy commander authorised a second strike on a Venezuelan-flagged boat during a counter-narcotics operation in the Caribbean. The follow-up strike targeted survivors from an earlier attack, raising significant legal and political questions in Washington. What Happened During the Operation The incident took place on September 2

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Saudi-Mediated Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks Fail in Riyadh

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

A fresh round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, hosted in Riyadh under Saudi Arabia’s mediation, ended without any agreement. The discussions were aimed at easing tensions between the two neighbours, particularly over cross-border terrorism and security cooperation. However, both sides held firm to their positions, leading to yet another deadlock. No Breakthrough