International

NZ Post Suspends Most Deliveries to U.S. Over Tariff Changes

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

New Zealand Post has temporarily suspended most parcel deliveries to the United States, effective from August 21. The action comes ahead of new U.S. tariffs on imported goods that take effect on August 29. Limited Services Continue Only essential mail—such as letters, passports, legal documents, and other critical documents—will still be delivered. All other parcel […]

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South Korea Moves to Normalize Relations with China

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

South Korea has expressed its intent to normalize ties with China and strengthen economic cooperation. A delegation led by former parliament speaker Park Byeong-seug delivered a personal message from President Lee Jae-myung to Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. The letter included an invitation for President Xi Jinping to attend the APEC summit in October. Strategic […]

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Zelensky Vows to Keep Fighting as Ukraine Marks Independence Day

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky vowed that Ukraine will continue to fight for its freedom and independence as the country marked its 34th Independence Day. He said Ukraine is “not a victim, it is a fighter,” underlining the nation’s determination to resist Russia’s invasion. Push for Peace and Sovereignty Zelensky called for a “just peace” based […]

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South Korea’s Lee Meets Trump with Trade and Security on Agenda

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington for his first bilateral summit. The meeting comes after Lee’s election victory in June and follows a trade deal that eased tariff tensions between the two countries. Trade Agreement and Investments In July, both nations agreed to reduce U.S. tariffs on South […]

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Bangladesh Rejects Pakistan Claim on 1971 War Settlements

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

Bangladesh formally rejected a statement by Pakistan’s Foreign Minister who claimed that the unresolved issues from the 1971 war had been settled twice. The claim was made during a recent diplomatic meeting but prompted strong pushback from Bangladeshi officials. Dhaka’s Stance on Unresolved History Bangladesh insisted several core matters remain unresolved, including

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West Accused of Blocking Peace Talks, Lavrov Denies Civilian Targeting

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov claimed Western nations are blocking peace efforts in Ukraine. Speaking in an interview, he alleged that European leaders were undermining negotiations and “searching for reasons to prevent talks.” He contrasted their approach with what he described as Donald Trump’s openness to diplomacy. Denial of Civilian Attacks Lavrov rejected

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Trump Threatens Troops in Baltimore Amid Crime Feud

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump warned on social media that he could send federal troops into Baltimore to “quickly clean up the crime.” The threat came after Maryland Governor Wes Moore invited him to join a neighborhood safety walk in the city. Trump compared his proposal to the federal troop deployment in Washington, D.C., earlier this […]

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France Summons US Envoy Over Antisemitism Claims

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

France has summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner after he accused the French government of not doing enough to counter a rise in antisemitic violence. The French Foreign Ministry called his remarks “unacceptable” and said they crossed diplomatic limits. Contents of the Letter Kushner’s open letter, published in a U.S. newspaper, expressed concern about a sharp […]

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US National Guard Troops in Washington DC Begin Carrying Weapons

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

National Guard troops deployed in Washington, D.C., have begun carrying their service-issued weapons, including M17 pistols and some M4 rifles. The order was implemented on the evening of August 24 following a directive from the Defense Secretary, marking a major escalation in the Guard’s mission inside the capital. Background and Deployment Context The deployment follows

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Israeli Strikes Hit Yemen’s Capital Amid Rising Tensions

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

Israeli fighter jets carried out airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sanaa, after recent ballistic missile attacks by Houthi rebels. The strikes hit a military compound near the presidential palace, along with two power stations and a fuel storage facility. Casualties and Damage Houthi health authorities confirmed six deaths and at least 86 injuries, several of them […]