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US-China Reach Trade Framework, Avert Major Tariff Clash

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

The United States and China have reached a “very substantial framework” in their trade talks, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The deal is expected to prevent the U.S. from imposing the threatened 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, and to delay China’s planned export restrictions on rare earth minerals. Key Elements China has agreed […]

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Trump Pledges Swift Resolution To Pakistan-Afghanistan Border Crisis

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has said he will resolve the ongoing conflict between Pakistan and Afghanistan “very quickly.” His remarks came during the ASEAN Summit in Kuala Lumpur, where he highlighted Washington’s willingness to engage in efforts to reduce border tensions. Ongoing Talks Negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan are taking place in Istanbul following

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Pakistan Minister Warns of “Open War” With Afghanistan if Peace Talks Fails

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Muhammad Asif warned on October 25 2025 that Islamabad could enter into “open war” with Afghanistan if the ongoing peace talks collapse. He spoke from Sialkot, stating: “We have the option, if no agreement takes place, we have an open war with them.” The talks, held in Istanbul, follow a cease-fire […]

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Russia Tests Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

Russia’s president announced that the country successfully conducted a test of its nuclear-powered cruise missile known as the 9M730 Burevestnik, claiming it flew for about 15 hours and covered approximately 14,000 kilometres. The missile is described as nuclear-capable and nuclear-powered, with the Kremlin saying it can evade existing defence systems and has

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Cambodia Nominates Trump For Nobel Peace Prize

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

The Hun Manet government of Cambodia has formally nominated US President Donald Trump for the Nobel Peace Prize. The nomination comes in recognition of Trump’s role in helping broker a cease-fire between Cambodia and Thailand after a border conflict earlier this year. Cambodian officials described the move as an expression of national gratitude for his […]

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“Not At India’s Expense”: Marco Rubio On US-Pakistan Ties

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

Marco Rubio, the U.S. Secretary of State, stated that Washington’s efforts to strengthen its ties with Pakistan will not weaken its historic partnership with India. He reiterated that the U.S.-India relationship is “deep, historic and important” and must not suffer because of new engagements with Islamabad. Context Of Evolving Regional Ties Rubio’s remarks come amid […]

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EU unveils plan to cut Chinese rare-earth dependence

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

The European Union (EU) has announced a new strategy aimed at reducing its reliance on Chinese supplies of rare-earth elements and battery materials. The programme, dubbed RESourceEU, is designed to secure alternative sources, boost domestic recycling and foster partnerships with key mining and processing countries. Why the shift? The move comes after China introduced

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Pakistan would lose any conventional war with India

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

John Kiriakou, a former officer of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), has stated that Pakistan would lose any conventional war against India and urged Islamabad to recognise that initiating war would bring no benefit. He underscored that his remarks refer specifically to non-nuclear, conventional conflict. Geopolitical implications Kiriakou’s assessment reflects the

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Russia missile-drone strike kills four in Ukraine

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

Overnight, Russian forces launched a wave of missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, killing at least four civilians and wounding about twenty others. In the capital Kyiv, two people died and thirteen were wounded in a ballistic missile strike, while in the Dnipropetrovsk region, two civilians lost their lives and around seven sustained injuries. The […]

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Nepal placed again on FATF grey list

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

In a meeting held from February 17 to 21, 2025 in Paris, the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) formally added Nepal to its “jurisdictions under increased monitoring” list—commonly known as the grey list—signalling that the country still faces significant gaps in its anti-money-laundering and counter-terrorist-financing regime. The decision marks Nepal’s second spell on