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British Airways Flight BA35 Makes Emergency Return to Heathrow

By BPN News Desk June 15, 2025

A British Airways Boeing 787‑8 Dreamliner operating flight BA35 from London Heathrow to Chennai was forced to turn back due to a technical issue with its flaps. The aircraft took off from Runway 27R around midday, but climbed only to about 15,000 feet before the pilots detected a malfunction in the flap adjustment system. Deciding […]

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Trump Blocks Israeli Plan to Kill Iranian Supreme Leader

By BPN News Desk June 15, 2025

Trump vetoed Israel’s plan to kill Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei during mid‑June strikes, citing no direct American attacks—highlighting U.S. strategic restraint amid regional tension.

International

Trump Warns Iran of “Unprecedented” Military Response

By Editor - News Desk June 15, 2025

Former President Donald Trump issued a stern warning on his Truth Social platform late last night following a wave of escalatory strikes between Iran and Israel. He unequivocally distanced the United States from Israel’s recent attack on Iran, declaring, “The U.S. had nothing to do with the attack on Iran, tonight.” He also issued a […]

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Minnesota Lawmaker and Husband Killed in Targeted Shooting

By BPN News Desk June 15, 2025

In a chilling act of political violence, former Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband were shot dead early Saturday morning at their home in Brooklyn Park. In a separate but seemingly coordinated attack, State Senator John Hoffman and his wife were critically wounded at their residence in Champlin, just five miles away. Authorities […]

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China Uncovers €1.4 B High‑Purity Quartz, Eyes Tech Independence

By BPN News Desk June 15, 2025

China has announced the discovery of more than 35 million tonnes of high-purity quartz (HPQ) in two major deposits located in Qinling, Henan, and Altay, Xinjiang. This strategic find, valued at approximately €1.4 billion, is being hailed as a breakthrough in China’s quest for independence from Western supply chains, particularly in the critical sectors of […]

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Massive Blaze Engulfs 67‑Storey Dubai Tower, 3,820 Evacuated

By BPN News Desk June 15, 2025

A massive fire broke out late Friday night in a 67-storey residential skyscraper, Marina Pinnacle, located in the heart of Dubai Marina. The blaze, which began around 9:30 PM local time, rapidly engulfed the upper floors of the high-rise, sending plumes of smoke into the night sky and sparking panic among residents. The emergency response […]

International

Iran Ends US Nuclear Talks, Slams Washington for Backing Israel

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

Iran has delivered a sharp rebuke to the United States, declaring that ongoing nuclear negotiations are now “meaningless” following what it described as Washington’s tacit support for Israel’s recent airstrikes. The decision represents a serious blow to months of behind-the-scenes diplomatic efforts aimed at curbing Iran’s nuclear programme and de-escalating regional

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India Distances Itself as SCO Condemns Israel Strikes

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

India has signaled a clear divergence from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO)’s stance as the bloc collectively condemned Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran. While countries like China, Russia, and Pakistan aligned in denouncing the Israeli action during a recent SCO meet, India chose to distance itself from the joint statement, underscoring its independent

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Israel Warns: “Tehran Will Burn” Amid Missile Barrage

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz issued a grave warning on Friday, intensifying the rhetoric in an already volatile conflict between Israel and Iran. “If Khamenei continues to fire missiles at the Israeli home front — Tehran will burn.” His statement follows a dramatic military exchange that has pushed the two regional adversaries closer to full-scale […]

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IAEA Confirms Contamination at Natanz After Israeli Strike

By BPN News Desk June 14, 2025

The Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Grossi, has confirmed that Israel’s recent airstrikes on Iran’s Natanz nuclear site have caused internal radiological and chemical contamination. This marks a serious escalation in the ongoing shadow conflict between the two nations. Contamination Limited to Inside the Facility Grossi clarified