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India Joins Zapad-2025 Military Drills Amid US Trade Strain

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

India has deployed 65 military personnel, including a battalion from the Kumaon Regiment, to participate in the Zapad-2025 joint exercises organised by Russia and Belarus. The drills ran from 12 to 16 September. Nature and Location of the Drills The drills involved tactical training, company-level cooperation, and special arms exercises. Indian forces took part along […]

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Sikhs for Justice Threatens Siege of Indian Consulate Vancouver

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

The U.S.-based separatist group Sikhs for Justice (SFJ) has threatened to carry out a siege at the Indian Consulate in Vancouver on September 18, starting from 8 a.m. local time. The group advised Indian-Canadians to avoid visiting the consulate on that day. Accusations by SFJ SFJ accused Indian consulates of operating a spy network and […]

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Trump Wishes Modi Happy Birthday, Modi Affirms US Tie

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump phoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi to wish him a happy 75th birthday. The call was received personally by Modi, who expressed gratitude for Trump’s warm wishes. Modi’s Response & Message Following the call, Prime Minister Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter): “Thank you, my friend, President Trump, for your phone call […]

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Pakistan Says India Rejected US Role in Ceasefire Talks

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Mohammad Ishaq Dar, has stated that India never agreed to any third-party mediation during ceasefire negotiations related to Operation Sindoor. He said that while a ceasefire offer did come via the United States, India insisted that the matter remain strictly bilateral. Dar’s Statement on Dialogue In an interview with Al Jazeera, Dar […]

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Starmer Slams Musk’s “Fight or Die” London Speech

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called Elon Musk’s recent remarks at a far-right, anti-immigration rally in London “dangerous and inflammatory”. Musk addressed the crowd virtually, telling them “violence is coming to you” and saying “you either fight back or you die.” Rally Context The event, known as the “Unite the Kingdom” demonstration,

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Shehbaz Sharif Likely to Meet Trump at UNGA on Sept 25

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is expected to travel to the United States on September 22 to attend the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session in New York. Sources say that a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump on the UNGA sidelines is likely. Date for Meeting Reports indicate that the meeting is being arranged […]

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Trump Sues NYT for $15B for Defamation

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump has filed a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times, four of its journalists, and Penguin Random House. The complaint claims various articles and a book published before the 2024 U.S. election contain false statements and distortions that harmed Trump’s reputation. Key Claims The suit accuses the […]

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UN Commission Says Israel Committed Genocide in Gaza

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

A United Nations Commission of Inquiry has concluded that Israel committed genocide in Gaza during its conflict with Hamas. The report said Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, are responsible for incitement to genocide. Legal Criteria Met The commission found that Israel met multiple legal criteria under the 1948 Genocide Convention—such as

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US Student Visas Blocked for 19 Countries, Big Drop Expected

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

A new U.S. policy now blocks student visa issuance to citizens of 19 countries who do not already hold valid visas. These are mainly F-1, J-1, and M-1 categories. The rule means many who planned to begin studies this fall may be unable to enter U.S. colleges. Scale of the Impact Over 5,700 students who […]

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Netanyahu Warns Israel Is Economically Isolated

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has acknowledged that Israel is facing growing economic isolation as its war in Gaza continues. He said the country may need to become more self-reliant amid international criticism and pressure. Causes of the Isolation Netanyahu attributed the isolation partly to recent arms embargoes and sanctions imposed by some European countries. He