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China Builds Air-Defence Site Near Pangong – Reports

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

Satellite images have revealed a new Chinese air-defence site near Pangong Lake in Tibet, around 110 km from the India-China border standoff zones. The complex includes command centres, barracks, radar units, vehicle sheds and ammunition storage. Missile Shelters With Retractable Roofs A key feature of the site is a cluster of hardened shelters with retractable […]

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North Korea Vows Stronger Ties With Russia

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared that his country’s military partnership with Russia will “advance non-stop,” reinforcing Pyongyang’s support for Moscow amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speech at Memorial Ceremony Kim made the remarks during a groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial honouring North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russian forces in the […]

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Afghanistan to Build Dam on Kunar River To Restrict Water to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

The Taliban-led government in Afghanistan has announced plans to construct a dam on the Kunar River, a major tributary that flows into Pakistan, in a move that could restrict water supply to its eastern neighbour. The declaration comes after India suspended its participation in the Indus Waters Treaty earlier this year, further heightening regional tensions […]

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Trump Announces White House Ballroom Project Worth $300 Million

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has unveiled plans for a $300 million project to build what he described as the “most beautiful ballroom in the world” as part of renovations at the White House. The expansion is proposed for the East Wing and is among the largest additions to the presidential residence in over a century. […]

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U.S. Warns Israel on West Bank Annexation

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has warned that any move by Israel to annex parts of the West Bank could undermine President Donald Trump’s peace initiative aimed at stabilising Gaza. The warning followed a preliminary vote in the Israeli Knesset on a bill proposing sovereignty over parts of the occupied territory. Risk to Gaza […]

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Trump to Meet Xi in South Korea

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

The White House confirmed that U.S. President Donald Trump will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea next Thursday. The talks will take place on the sidelines of the APEC Summit 2025 in Busan, as part of Trump’s Asia tour that also includes stops in Malaysia and Japan. Focus on Trade and Technology According […]

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Trump Terminates Trade Talks With Canada

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

President Donald Trump has declared that trade negotiations with Canada are “terminated” after an advertisement aired in the United States criticising his tariff policies. The ad, funded by Ontario officials, featured clips from a 1987 Ronald Reagan speech that were edited to highlight opposition to U.S. tariffs. Trump Calls Ad Misleading Trump denounced the commercial

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White House Defends $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

The White House has defended its decision to impose a $100,000 one-time fee on each new H-1B visa application, describing it as a lawful measure aimed at curbing fraud and abuse in the system. The fee will apply only to fresh petitions filed after the latest lottery round, not to existing visa holders. Aim to […]

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Pakistan Navy, Saudi Forces Seize Huge Drug Haul

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

A major joint operation by the Pakistan Navy and Saudi Arabia’s security forces has led to the seizure of narcotics worth nearly US $972 million in the Arabian Sea. The effort was praised by the U.S. Central Command as a significant contribution to regional maritime security. Operation Conducted by PNS Yarmook The Pakistani warship PNS […]

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EU Leaders Show Strong Support for Ukraine

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

European Union leaders convened in Brussels and reaffirmed their support for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as the war with Russia continues. The summit endorsed a plan to provide about €140 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine over the next two years, using frozen Russian assets as a funding base. Zelenskiy Urges Swift Action Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]