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North Korea Tests Longest-Range ICBM Amid Regional Tensions

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

North Korea confirmed the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with the longest recorded flight time for the country, marking a significant advance in Pyongyang’s missile capabilities. The missile launch, detected by South Korean and Japanese defense forces, flew for 87 minutes, surpassing previous test records. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un

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US Imposes Sanctions on Indian Firms for Supplying Russian Companies

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

The United States announced sanctions on nearly 400 entities and individuals globally, including four Indian firms, for their alleged role in supporting Russia’s military efforts in Ukraine. This move, which covers businesses across more than a dozen countries, is the most extensive targeting of third-country evasion networks to date, according to US officials. The

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Spain’s Flood Death Toll Rises Amid Criticism Over Delayed Weather Warnings

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

In the wake of Spain’s deadliest flood disaster since 1973, rescue teams continued their search for survivors as the death toll climbed to at least 95, with more casualties feared. Heavy rains that began early this week triggered devastating floods across eastern regions, sparking criticism of Spain’s delayed emergency response and alert systems. As search […]

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Chinese Envoy Highlights Key Understandings from Modi-Xi Meeting

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

Following a significant bilateral meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Russia, Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong stated that “many important understandings” were reached to guide future India-China relations. Xu’s comments come a week after India announced a patrolling agreement

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Canada Alleges Indian Minister Amit Shah Involved in Plot Against Sikh Separatists

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2024

In a major diplomatic escalation, the Canadian government has accused India’s Home Affairs Minister Amit Shah of involvement in a campaign targeting Sikh separatists in Canada. The allegations, made public during a parliamentary committee hearing, suggest that Shah, a close political ally of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, was linked to plots of violence and

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Swiss Companies Eye India as $100 Billion Trade Deal Expands Opportunities

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2024

India is increasingly becoming a top investment destination for Swiss companies like ABB and Kuehne Nagel, thanks to a $100 billion regional trade agreement with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA). Signed in March, the Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) is expected to open new business avenues by reducing tariffs and making India’s growing […]

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Brazil Declines China’s Belt and Road Initiative After India’s Exit

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2024

In a significant diplomatic move, Brazil has declined to join China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), becoming the second BRICS nation after India to opt out of Beijing’s multi-billion-dollar global infrastructure project. The decision highlights Brazil’s focus on establishing independent partnerships with China, rather than aligning with the broader BRI

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Russia Invites Indian Airlines to Fly Domestic Routes Amid Sanctions

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2024

Russia, facing aviation challenges due to Western sanctions, has invited Indian airlines to operate domestic routes within its territory. The proposal comes as Russian airlines struggle to meet local demand, restricted by sanctions that limit access to aircraft and essential parts from the U.S. and Europe. Russia’s ‘Cabotage’ Proposal The offer was

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North Korea to Send 10,000 Troops to Russia for Ukraine War: Pentagon

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

The Pentagon has confirmed that North Korea is sending around 10,000 troops to Russia to support its war against Ukraine in the coming weeks. Some North Korean soldiers have already moved closer to Ukraine, heading towards Russia’s Kursk border region, where Ukrainian forces have launched counterattacks, Pentagon spokesperson Sabrina Singh said on Monday. North Korea’s

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Russian Envoy Praises Modi-Xi Meeting, Urges Strong India-China Relations

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2024

Russian Ambassador Denis Alipov welcomed the recent meeting between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping, held on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in Kazan. He emphasized that stable and good relations between India and China are crucial for Eurasian security and global development. Russia Supports India-China Agreement Alipov hailed the