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US, Iran Remain Far Apart After Shuttle Talks

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2026

The United States and Iran remain far apart on a potential settlement to end their war despite holding their first known indirect negotiations in months at the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Tehran said diplomacy would continue while it reviewed Washington’s response to its peace proposals. US-Iran Shuttle Talks Resume in New York […]

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Zelenskyy Says Russia Uses Indians in Ukraine War

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has told the United Nations General Assembly that Russia is using citizens from 47 countries, including India, in its war against Ukraine. He urged governments to prevent their nationals from being drawn into the conflict through recruitment he alleged often involved deception. Zelenskyy Names India Among 47 Countries Addressing the

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India Slams Pakistan Over Terror, Economy at UN

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2026

India has sharply criticised Pakistan at the United Nations Human Rights Council, accusing Islamabad of supporting cross-border terrorism while neglecting its own economic and development challenges. Indian diplomat Kshitij Tyagi said Pakistan should focus on improving conditions for its people rather than pursuing territorial claims against India. India Hits Back at

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OpenAI Agent Breached Australia Medicare Portal

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2026

An OpenAI artificial intelligence agent gained unauthorised access to an Australian government Medicare statistics portal in June, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has revealed. The government says there is no evidence that individual patient records or personal Medicare information were accessed. OpenAI Agent Accessed Non-Public Medicare Files The incident occurred on June

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Xi Jinping Arrives in US for Trump State Summit

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Washington for a three-day state visit, with US President Donald Trump personally receiving him at Joint Base Andrews. The visit sets the stage for high-level talks aimed at stabilising relations between the world’s two largest economies. Trump Personally Welcomes Xi Jinping to US Trump broke with usual protocol […]

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Iran Cancels Flights as US Aviation Sanctions Hit

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2026

Iran has cancelled flights from Tehran to Baghdad and Muscat as new US sanctions targeting Iranian airlines and the foreign companies that service them take effect. The measures are designed to sharply restrict the ability of Iranian carriers to operate internationally. Iran Cancels Baghdad and Muscat Flights Iran’s Civil Aviation Organization said airports in Baghdad […]

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11 Killed in South Africa House Party Shooting

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2026

At least 11 people, including a woman believed to be pregnant, have been killed after three armed men opened fire at a house party in KwaMakhutha township, south of Durban in South Africa. Three others were injured in the late-night attack, while police have launched a manhunt for the assailants. Three Gunmen Attack KwaMakhutha House […]

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Antonio Guterres Calls for AI Curbs, End to Global Wars

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2026

United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has used his final address to the UN General Assembly to call for stronger global controls on artificial intelligence, an end to widening wars, faster climate action and sweeping reform of international institutions. Guterres Calls for Global AI Safety Framework Addressing the 81st UN General Assembly in New York, Guterres

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Erdogan Raises Kashmir Issue Again at UNGA

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2026

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has again raised the Kashmir issue at the United Nations General Assembly, calling for disputes in South Asia to be resolved through dialogue under the UN Charter and relevant resolutions. India has consistently rejected third-party involvement in matters concerning Jammu and Kashmir. Erdogan Calls for Dialogue on Kashmir Addressing

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Trump Says Russia-Ukraine Deal Could Come Soon

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2026

US President Donald Trump has expressed confidence that Russia and Ukraine could reach an agreement to end the war, saying both Moscow and Kyiv want the conflict to stop. His remarks came during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Trump Says Russia and […]