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Trump Rejects Nuclear Cap Extension Proposal of Russia

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

US President Donald Trump has rejected a proposal from Russia President Vladimir Putin to temporarily continue limits on strategic nuclear weapons deployments after the last remaining bilateral arms control treaty expired, signalling a shift toward negotiating a broader replacement agreement. New START treaty expiry and nuclear limits The New START treaty, signed in 2010,

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Pakistan Needs 30 Million Jobs in 10 Years says World Bank

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Pakistan needs to generate millions of new jobs over the next decade to support its growing population and sustain economic stability, the World Bank president said while outlining long term development challenges facing the country. Pakistan Jobs Requirement laid by World Bank The World Bank president stated Pakistan must create around 30 million jobs within […]

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India Gulf Cooperation Council Begin Free Trade Agreement Talks

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

India and the Gulf Cooperation Council have agreed on terms of reference to begin negotiations for a proposed free trade agreement aimed at expanding economic cooperation and market access between the two sides. India Gulf Cooperation Council Free Trade Talks Officials confirmed both sides finalised the framework required to formally start trade pact negotiations. The […]

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Washington Post Announces Layoffs

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

The Washington Post has announced layoffs as part of a restructuring effort aimed at reducing costs and adapting to ongoing financial pressures facing the media industry. Washington Post Layoffs The newspaper confirmed staff reductions across several departments as management works to streamline operations and improve sustainability. The company said the move reflects

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China Warns US Over Taiwan Arms Supply

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

China has urged the United States to act cautiously in military dealings with Taiwan after a conversation between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump highlighted tensions over arms supplies to the island. China Warns US Over Taiwan Arms Xi Jinping told Trump that arms transfers to Taiwan remain a sensitive issue for Beijing […]

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EAM Jaishankar Backs US Critical Minerals Alliance

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

India has backed a proposal led by the United States to build a cooperative framework among partner countries to secure supplies of critical minerals used in advanced technologies and clean energy systems. Jaishankar Supports Critical Minerals Bloc External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar expressed support for the FORGE initiative, which aims to strengthen cooperation among

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Ajit Doval Told US India Won’t Be Pressured – Report

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

India conveyed to the United States that its strategic decisions would not be influenced by political pressure, according to a report describing discussions between National Security Adviser Ajit Doval and US Senator Marco Rubio during a diplomatic exchange. Ajit Doval Rubio Meeting During the interaction, Ajit Doval reportedly told Rubio that India follows an independent

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Bill Gates Regrets Meetings With Epstein

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Bill Gates said he deeply regrets his past association with financier Jeffrey Epstein, addressing the issue again as questions resurfaced over earlier meetings between the two. Bill Gates Epstein Meetings Gates acknowledged he met Epstein several times years after Epstein’s criminal conviction and described those interactions as a mistake. He said the meetings were

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Russia Reacts to India Buying Venezuelan Oil

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Russia has responded after reports suggested India may purchase Venezuelan oil as part of evolving trade arrangements, reiterating that New Delhi independently decides its energy sourcing based on commercial interests and security of supply. Russia Reaction on Indian Oil Purchase Russia said India is free to buy oil from any country and confirmed it has […]

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Turkish Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing in Kolkata

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

A Turkish Airlines passenger aircraft made an emergency landing at Kolkata airport on Wednesday after a warning of a fire in its right engine, officials said. Engine Fire Alert After Takeoff of Turkish Airlines The aircraft, flying from Kathmandu to Istanbul, was carrying 236 passengers and crew members. Shortly after departure, the cockpit crew received […]