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Israel Restarts West Bank Land Registration

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Israel has announced plans to restart land registration procedures in parts of the occupied West Bank, a move authorities say is intended to formalise property records while Palestinian groups warn it could reshape land ownership patterns. West Bank Land Registration Plan Israeli officials said the renewed process will map and officially document land parcels that […]

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China Extends Visa Free Entry To UK Canada

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

China has expanded its visa-free entry programme to include Canada and the United Kingdom (UK), increasing the total number of eligible countries to 79 as part of efforts to boost travel, business activity and international exchanges. China Visa Free Entry Expansion to UK and Canada Authorities announced that citizens from the newly added countries will […]

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Pentagon Raises Concerns Over Anthropic AI

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

The US Department of Defense has expressed strong concern over artificial intelligence (AI) firm Anthropic, with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth indicating the Pentagon may take action to ensure compliance with national security and procurement standards. Pentagon Concerns Over Anthropic AI Officials said the department is reviewing interactions involving the company’s

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PM Modi To Visit Israel Next Week

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said that Indian PM Narendra Modi is expected to visit Israel next week, signalling continued strengthening of strategic ties between the two countries across defence, technology and economic cooperation. Modi Israel Visit Schedule And Agenda According to Israeli officials, the visit is planned as an official bilateral

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Trump Signals Indirect Role In Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump said he expects to play an indirect role in potential negotiations involving Iran, signalling renewed diplomatic movement around the long-stalled nuclear discussions while keeping Washington formally at arm’s length. Trump Indirect Role In Iran Talks Speaking to reporters, Trump indicated the United States would not immediately enter direct

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Tarique Rahman To Take Oath As Bangladesh PM

By BPN News Desk February 17, 2026

Tarique Rahman, leader of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP), is set to take oath as the Prime Minister of Bangladesh following his party’s decisive electoral victory, marking a major political shift in the country after years of Awami League rule. Tarique Rahman Oath Ceremony Venue And Timing The swearing-in ceremony will be held at the […]

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Satellite Images Show China Nuclear Site Expansion

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

Satellite imagery has indicated expansion activity at a nuclear weapons-related complex in Sichuan province of China, drawing attention from analysts monitoring strategic military infrastructure developments. China Nuclear Facility Expansion Sichuan Recent images show new construction around a secured installation believed to be linked to nuclear weapons storage and

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$5 Billion Pledged For Gaza Reconstruction

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

US President Donald Trump said members of the Board of Peace have pledged financial support worth $5 billion for reconstruction efforts in Gaza as discussions continue on post-conflict stabilisation and humanitarian relief. Gaza Reconstruction Funding Pledge According to the announcement, the funds are intended for rebuilding housing, public infrastructure, and essential

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Marco Rubio Says US Europe Ties Strained But Stable

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said relations between the United States and Europe are facing tensions but remain fundamentally cooperative despite policy disagreements. US Europe Relations Diplomatic Remarks Rubio noted that differences have emerged on several strategic and economic issues, reflecting changing global priorities among Western allies. However, he

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Modi To Meet Macron In Mumbai February 17

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Mumbai on February 17 during the French leader’s visit to India, with discussions expected to cover strategic cooperation, trade, defence, and technology partnerships. Modi Macron Mumbai Meeting Agenda The meeting will take place alongside engagements aimed at strengthening the India-France