International

US May Deny Visas for Diabetes or Obesity

By BPN News Desk November 8, 2025

The United States Department of State has issued fresh guidance suggesting that foreign nationals applying for visas may face rejection if they have chronic health conditions such as diabetes, obesity, heart disease or other costly long-term illnesses. The cable directs visa officers to assess whether applicants might become a “public charge” by requiring extensive health

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Taliban blames Pakistan after talks collapse

By BPN News Desk November 8, 2025

Talks between the Tehrik-e-Taliban Pakistan-led delegation from Pakistan and the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (IEA) in Istanbul have ended without agreement, with the Afghan side blaming Islamabad for an “irresponsible and uncooperative” stance. Background of the Talks The two-day session, mediated by Istanbul and facilitated by Doha, was held amid a fragile cease-fire

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China’s Exports Decline Unexpectedly in October

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

China’s exports fell by 1.1% year-on-year in October, marking the first drop since February and a sharp reversal after an 8.3% rise in September. This contraction exceeded analysts’ expectations for growth and highlighted weakening global demand and trade disruptions. Regional Trends and Causes Exports to the United States plummeted by over 25%, while sales to […]

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Trump Calls for Denuclearisation, Cites Cuts in Defense Spending

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump reiterated his ambition to pursue denuclearisation and significantly reduce defence budgets during remarks given in Washington. He stated that nations such as Xi Jinping’s China and Vladimir Putin’s Russia could “spend money on other things” if military-expenditure loads were eased. Context of the statement Trump’s comments come amid

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Trump May Visit India in 2026, Signals Diplomatic Priority

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday suggested that he could visit India in 2026, describing his ties with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as those of “great friends.” The statement emerged during a meeting in Washington where trade and strategic issues between the United States and India were discussed. Context and Subtle Diplomacy While the comments […]

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UN Lifts Sanctions on Syria’s President and Interior Minister

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

The United Nations Security Council voted on Thursday to remove sanctions on Syrian President Ahmed al‑Sharaa and Interior Minister Anas Khattab after adopting a U.S.-drafted resolution with 14 votes in favour and one abstention by China. The decision means both officials are no longer subject to asset freezes or travel bans under the UN’s ISIL/Al-Qaida […]

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Nancy Pelosi to Retire After Nearly Four Decades

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

Nancy Pelosi, the influential U.S. lawmaker and former Speaker of the House, announced she will not seek re-election in 2026, bringing nearly 40 years of service in Congress to a close. Representing San Francisco since 1987, she became the first woman to serve as Speaker and led her party through significant legislative victories. Key Contributions […]

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Pakistan and Afghanistan Exchange Fire as Talks Open

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

Representatives from Pakistan and Afghanistan held talks in Istanbul on Thursday aimed at finalising a truce after deadly clashes last month. During the meeting in Turkey, both sides reported incidents of cross-border fire: Afghan authorities accused Pakistan of opening fire near the Spin Boldak border crossing, while Pakistani officials denied the claim and alleged the

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US Government Shutdown Triggers Mass Flight Cancellations

By BPN News Desk November 7, 2025

More than 750 flights across the United States were cancelled on Friday amid growing operational disruption caused by the ongoing federal government shutdown. The cancellations began late Thursday and affected several major airports, including those in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Dallas. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) directed airlines to scale back

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Trump Warns NYC Mayor-Elect Mamdani: “Be Very Nice to Me”

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

Donald Trump, the U.S. President, has publicly warned NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani about their future working relationship, saying he thought Mamdani’s victory speech was “very angry” toward him and that the incoming mayor is “off to a bad start.” Trump remarked that Mamdani “should be very nice to me,” asserting “I’m the one that sort […]