Business Industry International

India Boosts Oil Imports from Russia, US Amid Gulf Crisis

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

India is rapidly reshaping its oil import strategy by ramping up purchases from Russia, the United States, Africa, and Latin America, as tensions in the Middle East threaten the reliability of traditional Gulf-based supplies. The move comes as geopolitical risks escalate in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital maritime chokepoint that handles nearly half of […]

International

UN Calls for Treaty-Based Sharing Amid Indus Water Row

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

The United Nations has issued a carefully worded reminder to nations to adhere to internationally accepted treaties when managing natural resources, following India’s suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan. The move comes in the wake of rising tensions between the two countries, particularly after the Pahalgam terror attack, which led to a […]

Americas International

Canada Marks 40 Years Since Air India Bombing Tragedy

By Editor - News Desk June 24, 2025

On June 23, 2025, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney paid tribute to the victims of the Air India Flight 182 bombing, which remains the deadliest terrorist attack in Canadian history. In a solemn post shared at 1:22 AM, Carney remembered the 268 Canadian citizens who lost their lives in the 1985 bombing and reaffirmed the […]

International

Qatar Reopens Airspace as Flights Resume Amid Ceasefire Push

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

Qatar has officially reopened its airspace and resumed commercial flights after a brief closure prompted by Iranian missile strikes targeting U.S. military installations. The missile threat, which temporarily halted air traffic in the region, came amid escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. The reopening coincides with President Donald Trump’s announcement of a

International

US Accuses DeepSeek of Aiding Chinese Military, Dodging Chip Ban

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

The United States has accused Chinese AI startup DeepSeek of covertly supporting Beijing’s military and intelligence apparatus while evading strict export controls on advanced semiconductors. The allegations have intensified ongoing tensions between Washington and Beijing over the use of artificial intelligence and high-performance computing in national security contexts.

International

China Tightens Fentanyl Controls in Gesture to Trump

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

China has announced tighter restrictions on key precursor chemicals used in the production of fentanyl, signaling a diplomatic olive branch to the United States. The move, widely seen as a goodwill gesture toward President Donald Trump’s administration, comes amid efforts to stabilize bilateral ties strained by trade tensions and drug trafficking concerns. The new

International Middle East

Trump Says Iran’s Missile Response ‘Very Weak’ After US Strikes

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

Trump calls Iran’s missile counterattack “very weak,” praises U.S. defences and urges both Iran and Israel toward peace after U.S. strikes on nuclear sites.

International Middle East

Trump Announces Israel-Iran Ceasefire, Iran Denies Deal

By Editor - News Desk June 24, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire,” set to begin within the next six hours. According to Trump, the agreement includes two consecutive 12-hour ceasefire windows. If the truce holds, the war—now entering its third week—will be officially declared over after 24 […]

International

Iran Hits Back After Israel Strikes Airports, Warns U.S. Crossed Red Line

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

Tensions in the Middle East have escalated dramatically after Iran launched retaliatory strikes in response to Israeli air raids on six of its airports. The action came shortly after the United States conducted heavy airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, prompting Tehran to accuse Washington of crossing a “very big red line.” The targeted Iranian airports, […]

International

Oman Becomes First Gulf Nation to Impose Income Tax

By BPN News Desk June 23, 2025

In a historic policy shift for the Gulf region, Oman has announced it will implement a personal income tax starting January 2028, becoming the first Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) country to do so. The tax, set at 5%, will apply only to individuals earning more than 42,000 Omani rials annually (approximately $109,000), targeting the top […]