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JD Vance: India-Pakistan War Not America’s Concern

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

In a striking declaration of the United States’ foreign policy posture, Vice President JD Vance has stated that the escalating conflict between India and Pakistan is “fundamentally none of our business.” His comments have drawn attention globally as South Asia continues to teeter on the brink of all-out war. Vance made the remarks in a […]

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Pakistan Seeks Emergency Loans as War Drains Economy

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2025

Amid escalating military conflict with India, Pakistan’s government has issued an urgent appeal to international partners for financial assistance, citing heavy losses inflicted by what it referred to as the “enemy.” In a statement shared on social media by the Economic Affairs Division, the government acknowledged the severe toll that the war has taken on […]

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Nepal Condemns Terrorism, Urges Peace Amid India-Pakistan Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

In response to the rapidly escalating tensions between India and Pakistan, the Government of Nepal has issued a strong statement condemning terrorism and expressing concern over the deteriorating regional security climate. The condemnation comes in the wake of the brutal terrorist attack in Pahalgam, which claimed 26 lives, including that of a Nepali national, Sudeep […]

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No New Pope Yet as Conclave Voting Continues

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

The papal conclave tasked with electing the next leader of the Roman Catholic Church remains undecided as of May 8, 2025. At 11:51 a.m. Rome time, black smoke was seen rising from the Sistine Chapel chimney, signaling that the cardinals have yet to reach the required consensus to select a new pope. The traditional signal […]

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US Embassy Urges Citizens to Leave Pakistan After India Targets Lahore

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

Following India’s targeted military strike on a Pakistani air defense unit in Lahore, the United States has issued a strong advisory to its citizens currently in Pakistan. The move came shortly after reports confirmed drone explosions and suspected airspace violations around Lahore, sparking panic and triggering emergency protocols. The US Consulate General in Lahore has

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Pakistan’s HQ-9 Air Defense Units Suffer Heavy Damage – Reports

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

Amid the ongoing fallout from Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s HQ-9 air defense missile systems have reportedly suffered significant damage. These Chinese-supplied surface-to-air missile systems, intended to form the backbone of Pakistan’s air defense grid, were unable to thwart India’s precision missile strikes during the operation. The incident marks a serious dent in

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Shehbaz Sharif Backs Army Chief Munir for Political Survival

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

Amid rising tensions with India following Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s domestic political landscape is undergoing a strategic recalibration. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is reportedly reinforcing his alliance with Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir in an effort to ensure his own political survival. This alignment is being seen as both a tactical and necessary move,

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Global Travel Advisories Issued Amid Operation Sindoor Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

In the aftermath of India’s Operation Sindoor, a military response to the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, several nations have updated their travel advisories for India and Pakistan. The operation targeted nine terror sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, leading to heightened regional tensions. India-Pakistan Tensions Escalate The military strikes have

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Pakistan Claims It Shot Down 12 Indian Drones Amid Rising Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

Amid escalating tensions following India’s Operation Sindoor, Pakistan’s military has claimed that it intercepted and shot down 12 Indian drones over its airspace. According to official military sources in Islamabad, the drones were spotted over several urban regions including Lahore and Karachi, triggering a high alert across the country. One drone reportedly

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North Korea Launches Missiles into Eastern Waters

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2025

On May 8, 2025, North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern waters, marking the country’s sixth such provocation this year. The missiles were launched from the Wonsan area between 8:10 a.m. and 9:20 a.m., and reportedly traveled up to 800 kilometers before splashing down into the sea. The launch has heightened regional […]