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Trump May Delay Tariffs on Russian Oil Buyers

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said he does not currently plan to impose retaliatory tariffs on countries like China for purchasing Russian oil, though he may revisit the issue in “two or three weeks.” The comment followed a summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, where Trump described the meeting as positive overall. While […]

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Trump-Putin Alaska Summit Yields No Ukraine Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin met on August 15, 2025, at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska, for a summit focused on ending the war in Ukraine. No Ceasefire Deal Reached Despite a high-profile and ceremonious welcome—including red-carpet honors—no ceasefire or formal agreement was reached by the end of the talks. […]

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Hillary Clinton Would Nominate Trump for Nobel If Peace Holds

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has said she would nominate President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize if he successfully negotiates an end to the Ukraine war without Ukraine losing any of its territory. Speaking on a podcast, Clinton stressed that any peace deal must uphold Ukraine’s sovereignty in full and should […]

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Pakistan Monsoon Rains Kill Over 160 in a Day

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

Torrential monsoon rains have unleashed devastating floods and landslides across northern and northwestern Pakistan, killing at least 160 people within 24 hours, with the toll expected to rise as rescue operations continue. Overnight Devastation Officials confirmed that 157 people died in Buner district alone, making it the hardest-hit area. In a tragic turn, a rescue […]

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India Rules Out De-dollarisation, Focuses on Local Trade

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

India has firmly stated that de-dollarisation is not part of its financial agenda, even as discussions continue among BRICS nations on using local currencies for trade. MEA Clarifies India’s Position The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that India has not taken steps to move away from the U.S. dollar. While other BRICS countries have floated […]

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Trump Heads to Alaska for High-Stakes Putin Summit

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

President Donald Trump departed for Anchorage, Alaska, where he is scheduled to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in what he described as a “high-stakes” summit aimed at resolving the Ukraine conflict and broader geopolitical issues. Summit Timing and Setting The one-on-one meeting is set to begin around 11 a.m. local time at Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson

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Trump Deploys 800 Troops in D.C. During Crime Emergency

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

In a move to address escalating safety concerns, President Donald Trump has declared a “crime emergency” in Washington, D.C., federalized the Metropolitan Police Department under emergency powers, and deployed approximately 800 National Guard troops to assist law enforcement across the city. Deployment Details Under the Home Rule Act, the president assumed

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Trump Says India Tariffs ‘Probably’ Pushed Putin to Summit

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that tariffs imposed on India may have contributed to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to meet, as the two leaders prepare for a high-stakes summit in Alaska. Tariffs as Diplomatic Leverage Speaking to a radio host, Trump remarked that secondary tariffs on India “essentially took them out of buying oil […]

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Trump Says Putin Won’t “Mess Around” as Alaska Summit Nears

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not “mess around” with him ahead of their planned meeting in Alaska. Trump also said he believes Russia and Ukraine “will make peace” following the talks. Summit Outlook The high-stakes meeting, scheduled to take place in Anchorage, comes amid ongoing efforts to […]

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IOC Says No Pause on Russian Oil Despite US Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) has confirmed that it will continue importing Russian crude, stressing that the decision is based solely on commercial considerations, not political directives. No Change in Import Policy Chairman A.S. Sahney stated that IOC has not received any government orders to either stop or increase Russian oil purchases. He explained that the […]