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Trump Says China “Forced Me” to Raise Tariffs

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump defended his decision to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, stating that Beijing’s actions left him with no choice. Speaking in Washington, Trump said China’s move to restrict the export of rare earth minerals, which are vital for global high-tech manufacturing, was the main trigger behind his decision. Rare Earth […]

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Boat Capsizes Off Mozambique, 3 Indians Dead

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

At least three Indian nationals have died after a launch capsized off the coast of Beira, Mozambique, the Indian High Commission confirmed. Five others remain missing, while several were rescued and are receiving medical care. Incident During Crew Transfer Officials said the boat was ferrying crew members to a tanker when it overturned in a […]

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Trump Hopes Ukraine Won’t Need Tomahawks

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

During a White House meeting with President Volodymyr Zelensky, U.S. President Donald Trump said he hopes the war in Ukraine can end without the need for Tomahawk missiles. He added that supplying them now could escalate tensions. Zelensky’s Request for Long-Range Weapons Zelensky had asked Trump for Tomahawk cruise missiles to enhance Ukraine’s ability to […]

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PM Modi, Sri Lanka PM Discuss Cooperation

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya in New Delhi on Friday during her three-day visit. The two leaders discussed ways to strengthen India–Sri Lanka ties across multiple sectors. Key Topics Covered Their talks covered development cooperation, education, innovation, and the welfare of fishermen. PM Modi welcomed her visit, saying it

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Three Afghan Cricketers Killed in Airstrike

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

At least three Afghan cricketers were killed in a Pakistani airstrike in Afghanistan’s Paktika province, the Afghanistan Cricket Board confirmed. The players were identified as Kabeer, Sibghatullah, and Haroon. Five others also lost their lives in the strike near the border. Players Were Travelling for a Match According to officials, the players were on their […]

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Pakistan Strikes Reported in Afghanistan’s Paktika

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

Pakistan conducted fresh strikes in Afghanistan’s Paktika province on Friday, according to Afghan officials and local media reports. The reported action came the same day both sides moved to extend a temporary truce while delegations prepared for talks in Doha. There was no immediate official confirmation from Pakistan’s military about specific targets in Paktika, and […]

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Suicide Attack Kills 7 Pakistani Troops

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

Seven Pakistani soldiers were killed in a suicide attack near the Afghan border in North Waziristan, security officials said on Friday. Method of attack According to the officials, the assailant rammed an explosive-laden vehicle into the perimeter wall of a military camp. Two other attackers attempted to storm the compound and were killed in firefights. […]

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UK Bans Israeli Club Fans at Villa Match

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

West Midlands Police have banned supporters of Maccabi Tel Aviv from travelling to Aston Villa’s stadium in Birmingham for their upcoming Europa League match. The match is classified as “high risk,” and officials say the decision is necessary to ensure public safety. Reason cited Police and local authorities pointed to past incidents, including violence and […]

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Venezuela Asks UN to Condemn U.S. Strikes

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

Venezuela has formally asked the U.N. Security Council to declare recent U.S. strikes on vessels near its coast illegal, and to affirm Venezuela’s sovereignty over its maritime territory. Allegations of casualties In a letter, Venezuela’s U.N. Ambassador Samuel Moncada accused the U.S. of killing at least 27 people in operations targeting what Caracas describes as […]

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Pakistan Open To Talks With Afghanistan – With Conditions

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

  Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad is ready to engage in talks with Afghanistan, but only under “legitimate and mutually respectful conditions.” He added that the decision now lies with Kabul to respond. Ceasefire and diplomatic posture Sharif noted that Pakistan had agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire at Afghanistan’s request, aiming to reduce tensions. […]