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PM Modi in Japan for Key Bilateral Summit

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi left for Tokyo tonight on his first standalone visit to Japan in seven years. He will take part in the 15th India–Japan Annual Summit on August 29–30, focusing on trade, defense, investment, and technology cooperation. Addressing Trade Tensions and Economic Priorities The trip comes against the backdrop of steep U.S. tariffs […]
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Putin and Kim to Attend China Parade

By BPN News Desk
Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un will attend a major military parade in Beijing on September 3, led by Chinese President Xi Jinping. The event marks the anniversary of Japan’s surrender in World War II and is widely viewed as a show of solidarity among nations under Western pressure. Western […]
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Modi to Meet Xi at SCO Summit in Tianjin

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Tianjin, China, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit scheduled for August 31 to September 1, 2025. The visit is significant as it will be his first official trip to China in more than seven years. Bilateral Meetings with Xi and Putin On the sidelines of the […]
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Democrats Slam Trump’s Tariffs on India

By BPN News Desk
Democratic members of the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 50% tariffs on Indian goods, calling the policy harmful to American businesses and consumers. Lawmakers said the tariffs unfairly penalize India while driving up costs at home. Questioning Link to Ukraine Conflict The committee argued that the
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Mexico Halts US Deliveries Amid Tariff Uncertainty

By BPN News Desk
Mexico’s national postal service, Correos de Mexico, has suspended all package deliveries to the United States starting Wednesday. The decision follows confusion over the termination of the “de minimis” duty exemption, which previously allowed duty-free entry for packages valued under $800. Billions in Trade Impacted In 2024, more than 1.3 billion packages worth over $64
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UN Inspectors Return, Iran Limits Cooperation

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The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has resumed limited activities in Iran after months of suspended access. Inspectors were allowed into the Bushehr nuclear power plant to oversee fuel replacement, but Iran stressed this step does not amount to full cooperation. No Wider Access Granted Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi confirmed that no formal agreement has […]
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Argentina Eases Entry for Indians with US Visas

By BPN News Desk
Argentina has announced a new rule allowing Indian citizens holding valid US tourist visas to enter the country without needing a separate Argentine visa or Electronic Travel Authorization (AVE). The decision, confirmed by Ambassador Mariano Caucino on X, was published in the Official Gazette and takes immediate effect. Immigration Directorate to Approve Entries Under the
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Peter Navarro Accuses India of Fueling Conflict

By BPN News Desk
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro sparked a diplomatic storm on August 27 by calling the Ukraine conflict “Modi’s war.” In a television interview, Navarro alleged that India’s continued purchase of discounted Russian crude oil was indirectly funding Moscow’s military campaign. He argued that the revenue Russia earns from these energy sales is being used […]
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China Rejects Nuclear Talks with US, Russia

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China has rejected the proposal to join trilateral nuclear disarmament talks with the United States and Russia, calling the move “unreasonable and unrealistic.” Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun explained that Beijing’s nuclear stockpile cannot be compared with Washington and Moscow, which collectively control the vast majority of global nuclear warheads. He