International

Germany Considers Repatriating Gold Reserves Amid Policy Concerns in U.S.

By BPN News Desk April 6, 2025

Germany is seriously weighing the prospect of moving a large share of its gold reserves out of the United States amid rising concerns over the unpredictability of U.S. economic and political policies. Nearly 1,200 tonnes of German gold—around 30% of its total reserves—are currently held in the vaults of the U.S. Federal Reserve in New […]

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JPMorgan Forecasts U.S. Recession by End of 2025 Due to New Tariffs

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

JPMorgan Chase & Co. has predicted that the United States could enter a recession by the end of 2025, attributing this economic forecast to the impact of a sweeping new tariff policy introduced by former President Donald Trump. The proposal includes a blanket 10% tariff on all imports and significantly higher levies for countries with […]

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US Tariffs Disrupt Indian Exports as Buyers Demand Discounts

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

Indian exporters are facing mounting challenges as the United States’ newly imposed 26% reciprocal tariff on Indian goods takes effect. In response, US buyers are seeking immediate price reductions of 15% to 20% on existing export contracts. The move has led to widespread uncertainty, with multiple orders now placed on hold and the risk of […]

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Prime Minister Modi and Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Yunus Discuss Minority Protection and Bilateral Relations

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a high-level meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC summit in Bangkok. This was their first official interaction since Sheikh Hasina’s government was ousted in August 2024. At the center of the talks was India’s concern over attacks on minority communities in Bangladesh and […]

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Macron Urges EU to Halt US Investments Amid Tariff Dispute

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged European Union businesses to suspend planned investments in the United States following a new wave of tariffs imposed by the US administration. The move is part of a broader strategy to present a united European response to what Macron described as unjustified and unilateral trade actions. Macron emphasized that […]

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South Korea’s Constitutional Court Removes President Yoon Suk Yeol Over Martial Law Declaration

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

In a historic decision, South Korea’s Constitutional Court has unanimously voted to remove President Yoon Suk Yeol from office. The ruling came after the court found his December 2024 declaration of martial law to be unconstitutional and a direct assault on the democratic order. The court deemed the action a serious breach of presidential duties […]

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PM Modi Meets Bangladesh’s Muhammad Yunus Amid Strained Bilateral Ties

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a crucial meeting with Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus on the sidelines of the BIMSTEC Summit in Bangkok. This marked their first formal interaction since Yunus assumed power in Dhaka following the ouster of the Sheikh Hasina government in August 2024. The meeting comes at a time of heightened diplomatic […]

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Exemptions in President Trump’s Recent Tariff Announcements

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

President Donald Trump’s newly introduced tariff policy, which applies a baseline 10% duty on all imports into the United States, includes targeted exemptions for several critical sectors. These exemptions appear to be strategic, aimed at minimizing disruption to essential services and high-priority industries while the broader policy seeks to promote domestic

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India Advocates for Enhanced Climate Finance Among BRICS Nations

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2025

At the 11th BRICS Environment Ministers’ Meeting in Brasilia, India called on member nations to come together under the ‘Baku to Belem Roadmap’ to mobilize $1.3 trillion annually by 2035. The appeal was aimed at strengthening collective efforts to meet global climate targets. With BRICS now expanded to include 11 nations, India emphasized the group’s […]

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China Condemns U.S. Tariffs, Vows Retaliation

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2025

China has issued a strong rebuke to the latest U.S. decision to impose sweeping tariffs on Chinese imports, describing the move as a “typical unilateral bullying practice.” The U.S. administration recently announced a global base tariff of 10%, with an additional 34% specifically targeting goods from China. Beijing has condemned the measure, stating it not […]