International

Swiss Companies Eye India as $100 Billion Trade Deal Expands Opportunities

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2024

India is increasingly becoming a top investment destination for Swiss companies like ABB and Kuehne Nagel, thanks to a $100 billion regional trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Signed in March, the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is expected to open new business avenues by reducing tariffs and making India’s growing […]

International

Brazil Declines China’s Belt and Road Initiative After India’s Exit

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2024

In a significant diplomatic move, Brazil has declined to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), becoming the second BRICS nation after India to opt out of Beijing’s multi-billion-dollar global infrastructure project. The decision highlights Brazil’s focus on establishing independent partnerships with China, rather than aligning with the broader BRI

International

Russia Invites Indian Airlines to Fly Domestic Routes Amid Sanctions

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2024

Russia, facing aviation challenges due to Western sanctions, has invited Indian airlines to operate domestic routes within its territory. The proposal comes as Russian airlines struggle to meet local demand, restricted by sanctions that limit access to aircraft and essential parts from the U.S. and Europe. Russia’s ‘Cabotage’ Proposal The offer was

International

North Korea to Send 10,000 Troops to Russia for Ukraine War: Pentagon

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

The Pentagon has confirmed that North Korea is sending around 10,000 troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine in the coming weeks. Some North Korean soldiers have already moved closer to Ukraine, heading towards Russia’s Kursk border region, where Ukrainian forces have launched counterattacks, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said on Monday. North Korea’s

Asia International

Russian Envoy Praises Modi-Xi Meeting, Urges Strong India-China Relations

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov welcomed the recent meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, held on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan. He emphasized that stable and good relations between India and China are crucial for Eurasian security and global development. Russia Supports India-China Agreement Alipov hailed the

International Middle East

Israel Parliament Votes to Ban UNRWA, UN’s Palestine Aid Agency

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

Israel’s parliament has passed two contentious bills that ban the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) from operating in Israeli-controlled areas. This decision is set to take effect in 90 days, severely impacting the distribution of humanitarian aid to Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank. Impact on Gaza’s Aid Distribution

International

US President Biden to Celebrate Diwali with Indian Americans at White House

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

US President Joe Biden will celebrate Diwali on Monday evening at the White House, hosting a large number of Indian Americans from across the country. As part of the festivities, Biden will light a traditional Diya lamp in the Blue Room, continuing the tradition of Diwali celebrations at the White House. Diwali Celebrations at the […]

International

Zelenskyy Highlights PM Modi’s Role in Influencing Ukraine-Russia Peace

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ability to influence the resolution of the ongoing Ukraine war. Zelenskyy believes that PM Modi’s stance on Russian energy imports could significantly impact Russia’s capacity to wage war. Speaking in an interview with The Times of India, Zelenskyy stated, “PM Modi can

International Middle East

Iran Supreme Leader’s Hebrew X Account Suspended After Critical Post on Israel

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

The Hebrew-language account of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the social media platform X was suspended after just two posts, according to reports from the Jerusalem Post. The account had posted critical comments about Israel following recent airstrikes on Iranian military sites. The final post before the suspension, made on Sunday, warned, “The […]

Asia International

“Military Worked in Unimaginable Conditions” Amid China Border Pact

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the pivotal role played by India’s military in securing the recent patrolling agreement with China in Eastern Ladakh. Speaking at FLAME University in Pune on Saturday, Jaishankar noted that despite the breakthrough, rebuilding trust between India and China will take time, given the strained relations since 2020. Diplomatic