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Israel to Continue Operations Against Hezbollah Despite Lebanon Truce

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel will maintain its operations against Hezbollah, even after the recently negotiated truce deal in Lebanon. Speaking during a security briefing, Netanyahu emphasized that Israel’s commitment to ensuring national security would not waver in the face of ongoing regional threats. Lebanon Truce Not a Deterrent

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PM Modi Highlights Global South’s Struggles at G20 Summit

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro, spotlighted the severe challenges faced by the Global South amid ongoing global conflicts. He emphasized how crises in food, fuel, and fertilizers are disproportionately affecting developing nations, further straining their economic and social systems. Call for Collective Global Action “Developing

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Bangladesh to Seek Sheikh Hasina’s Extradition from India

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2024

Bangladesh’s interim leader and Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus announced on Sunday that his administration will pursue the extradition of ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina from India, where she has been in exile since fleeing during a mass uprising in August. Hasina was forced to resign amid nationwide protests triggered by a controversial quota system for […]

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PM Modi Arrives in Brazil for G20 Summit, Thanks Brazil for Warm Welcome

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Monday to attend the 19th G20 Summit after concluding a successful visit to Nigeria. The Indian community greeted him with Sanskrit chants and enthusiastic cheers, reflecting the strong cultural ties between the two nations. PM Modi Acknowledges the Indian Community Expressing gratitude for the […]

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Zelenskyy: Trump Could Accelerate End of Ukraine War

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed optimism that the ongoing war in Ukraine could reach a quicker resolution if former US President Donald Trump returns to office. Speaking during an interview, Zelenskyy acknowledged the potential impact of Trump’s leadership on facilitating peace. Hope for Accelerated Peace Zelenskyy stated that any US administration

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Israeli Strikes Disrupt Iran’s Nuclear Weapons Research

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2024

Recent Israeli airstrikes on Iranian military facilities reportedly targeted and destroyed an active nuclear weapons research facility within the Parchin military complex, located near Tehran, Axios reported. The operation, which took place on October 26, aimed to significantly undermine Iran’s nuclear ambitions. Damaging Nuclear Capabilities According to sources,

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Bangladesh-Pakistan Relations Strengthen Amid Security Concerns

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2024

The interim government in Bangladesh, led by Nobel Laureate Muhammad Yunus, recently revoked the mandatory physical inspection of imports from Pakistan, raising eyebrows within Indian security circles. This decision coincides with the resumption of direct maritime links between Bangladesh and Pakistan, with the first shipment docking in Chittagong last Wednesday. Observers

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Mark Mobius Calls for Nobel Peace Prize for PM Modi

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2024

Renowned investor Mark Mobius has lauded Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic prowess, suggesting his leadership and peace-building efforts merit the Nobel Peace Prize. Mobius emphasized PM Modi’s ability to engage across the political spectrum globally, positioning him as a potential peacemaker amid international conflicts. “PM Modi is not only a great

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FM Sitharaman Congratulates Tulsi Gabbard on US Intel Role

By BPN News Desk November 16, 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman extended her congratulations to Tulsi Gabbard on her appointment as the Director of National Intelligence (DNI) of the United States. Gabbard, the first Indian-American woman to hold this prominent position, was nominated by President-elect Donald Trump. Her appointment has been widely acknowledged as a historic milestone,

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IAEA Chief Visits Iran for Critical Nuclear Talks Amid Rising Israel Tensions

By BPN News Desk November 14, 2024

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) chief, Rafael Grossi, is set to arrive in Tehran on Wednesday for high-stakes discussions on Iran’s nuclear program, underscoring that options for diplomatic resolution are narrowing. Grossi’s visit comes at a tense time, with Israeli Defense Minister recently warning that Iran’s nuclear sites are “more exposed than