International Middle East

Israeli Strikes Target Iranian Defense Systems and IRGC Bases: NYT

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2024

Israeli airstrikes early Friday reportedly hit key Iranian defense installations, including the S-300 air defense system at Imam Khomeini International Airport near Tehran, according to Iranian officials quoted by The New York Times. The strikes targeted the Russian-made defense system, which was critical in securing Iranian airspace around key infrastructure. Israel had

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Pakistan Militant Attack Kills 10 Frontier Police in Dera Ismail Khan

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2024

At least 10 Pakistani frontier police officers were killed in a militant attack on an outpost near Dera Ismail Khan, a city in the country’s northwest, the Interior Ministry confirmed on Thursday. The attack was claimed by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), an Islamist militant group that has intensified its assaults across the region in recent months. […]

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US Deports Illegal Indian Immigrants Ahead of Elections

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2024

The United States has deported a group of Indian nationals who were living illegally in the country, sending them back on a chartered flight earlier this week. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Friday that this operation was conducted in collaboration with the Indian government as part of ongoing efforts to enforce US […]

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FBI Investigates Chinese Hacking of Trump, Vance, and Harris Campaign Phones

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2024

The FBI has launched an investigation into allegations that Chinese hackers targeted the mobile phones of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, his running mate JD Vance, and individuals associated with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris’ campaign. The New York Times reported on Friday that hackers may have infiltrated the network of mobile provider Verizon

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Satellite Images Confirm Initial India-China Troop Disengagement in Ladakh

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2024

New satellite images have confirmed the initial stages of disengagement between Indian and Chinese troops in the Depsang and Demchok regions of Eastern Ladakh. These developments follow the recent announcement of a new patrolling arrangement aimed at easing tensions in the disputed area. The images, taken on Friday and provided by US-based Maxar Technologies, show […]

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Canadian MP Urges Law Enforcement to Address Khalistani Extremism Seriously

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya has called on the country’s law enforcement agencies to address Khalistani violent extremism with the seriousness it demands. Speaking in the House of Commons on Wednesday, Arya, who represents Nepean, emphasized that Khalistani extremism is a growing problem within Canada, requiring immediate attention from national

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Germany Increases Visa Quota for Skilled Indian Professionals to 90,000 Annually

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced on Friday that Germany has decided to significantly increase its annual visa quota for skilled Indian professionals from 20,000 to 90,000. The decision was confirmed during bilateral talks with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, who is on a three-day visit to India. The discussions focused on strengthening trade ties between the […]

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Indian, Chinese Troops Begin Disengagement in Eastern Ladakh

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

In a significant development, Indian and Chinese troops have commenced phased disengagement at key friction points in eastern Ladakh, including Depsang and Demchok. Defence officials confirmed that Indian forces have begun pulling back equipment to rear locations, following agreements reached between the two nations to ease tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).

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Recalled Indian Envoy Claims Trudeau’s Circle Includes Khalistani Extremists

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

Recalled Indian High Commissioner Sanjay Verma has alleged that Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s close associates include Khalistani extremists and anti-India elements. In an exclusive interview with India Today, Verma claimed that the Trudeau government shields these extremists for domestic political gain, leading to increasing tensions between India and

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Israeli Airstrike on Gaza School Shelter Kills 17, Injures Dozens

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

An Israeli airstrike on Thursday hit a school in the Nuseirat refugee camp in central Gaza, killing at least 17 people, including nine children, and injuring over 50, according to reports from Al-Awda hospital. The school, Al-Shuhada, was being used as a shelter for displaced people, most of whom were women and children, according to […]