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Modi Raises Indians’ Safety With Iran President

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

Modi Raises Indians’ Safety With Iran President Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian as India stepped up diplomatic outreach amid the worsening West Asia conflict. During the conversation, Modi expressed concern over the escalating violence, the loss of civilian lives, and the impact on regional stability, while stressing

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Trump Comments On Mojtaba Khamenei Reports

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said Mojtaba Khamenei is likely still alive, though “damaged,” amid mounting reports about the Iranian leader’s health after recent strikes linked to the ongoing Iran war. The remarks came as Mojtaba Khamenei remained out of public view and questions continued over his condition following the attack that reportedly killed his […]

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US Allows Limited Russian Oil Sales Amid Gulf Crisis

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2026

The United States has issued a temporary sanctions license allowing the sale, delivery, or offloading of Russian crude oil and petroleum products that were already loaded onto vessels on or before 12:01 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time on March 12, 2026. The authorization remains valid until April 11, 2026, as global energy markets react to the […]

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Khamenei Says Hormuz Closure Is Leverage

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei has said the closure of the Strait of Hormuz should be used as leverage in the ongoing war, marking his first public statement since taking over the country’s top post. The message, read on state television rather than delivered on camera, also signalled that Iran intends to continue military pressure […]

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Pentagon Says Iran War Cost US $11.3 Billion

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

The first phase of the US-Iran war cost the United States more than $11.3 billion in just six days, according to estimates shared by Pentagon officials with senators during a classified briefing on Capitol Hill. The figure is one of the earliest detailed wartime cost assessments to emerge since the United States joined Israel in […]

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Bangladesh Seeks US Nod For Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

Bangladesh has formally asked the United States for a temporary waiver to buy Russian oil, as rising crude prices and supply stress linked to the West Asia crisis increase pressure on its economy. The request comes as Dhaka struggles to secure stable fuel flows for transport, power generation and industry. Bangladesh Seeks US Waiver For […]

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Israel Reports New Missile Launch From Iran

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

Israel said on Thursday that it had detected another missile launch from Iran, triggering air raid sirens in Jerusalem and other areas as its defence systems moved to intercept the incoming fire. Explosions were heard over Jerusalem during the interception attempt, adding to tensions as the conflict continued with repeated cross-border strikes. Israel Missile Alert […]

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US Opens Trade Probe Into India And Others

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

The United States has opened a fresh set of trade investigations covering 16 major trading partners, including India, the European Union and China, as the Trump administration looks to rebuild tariff pressure through a new legal route. The probes focus on whether industrial policies in those economies have created structural excess capacity in manufacturing sectors […]

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India Joins UN Call Over Lebanon Violence

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

India has joined 30 UN member states in expressing deep alarm over the renewed escalation of hostilities in Lebanon, as cross-border violence and airstrikes raise fresh concerns about civilian safety and the security of UN peacekeepers deployed in the region. The joint position comes amid worsening clashes involving Israel and Hezbollah, with fears that the […]

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Oil Prices Jump After Tanker Attack Reports

By BPN News Desk March 12, 2026

Oil prices jumped sharply after reports of tanker attacks near Iraq added fresh fears over supply disruption in an already volatile Middle East market. The rise came as traders reacted to growing risks to shipping routes and export infrastructure, with Brent crude briefly climbing back above the $100-per-barrel mark before easing from intraday highs. Oil […]