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Over 3,000 Flights Delayed as U.S. Shutdown Bites

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

The U.S. government shutdown, now in its seventh day, has caused massive air travel disruptions, with more than 3,000 flights delayed nationwide due to staff shortages in air traffic control. Major Airports Affected Airports in Houston, Nashville, Chicago O’Hare, Dallas, and Newark have reported significant delays. At Chicago O’Hare, the Federal Aviation Administration

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Clash Kills Dozens Near Pakistan-Afghan Border

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

A fierce clash between the Pakistani Army and militants in Orakzai district, close to the Afghan border, has left 11 soldiers and 19 insurgents dead, according to official military reports. The incident took place during a pre-dawn intelligence-based operation aimed at dismantling militant hideouts. Attack on Military Convoy Security forces were ambushed when militants

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California Says Diwali is Official State Holiday

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed a bill designating Diwali as an official state holiday starting January 1, 2026. With this, California becomes the third U.S. state to formally recognize the festival, after Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Details of the New Law The law, passed as Assembly Bill 268, allows state employees to take Diwali as […]

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Canada PM Hails Trump Over India-Pakistan Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney praised U.S. President Donald Trump for helping achieve peace between India and Pakistan during their meeting at the White House. Carney called Trump a “transformative president” and credited him with influencing regional stability. Carney’s Comments While speaking in the Oval Office, Carney said Trump’s actions had encouraged

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Trump Slams Netanyahu with Profanity Over Gaza Deal

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has reportedly lashed out at Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during discussions over the Gaza peace plan, using profanity to express his growing frustration with Israel’s stance. Heated Words in Talks Reports suggest Trump told Netanyahu he was being “so f-ing negative” regarding elements of the 20-point U.S.-backed proposal designed

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UK Won’t Relax Visa Rules for India, Starmer Says

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2025

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has stated that his government will not ease visa rules for Indian nationals. He clarified that his visit to India is aimed at strengthening trade and business cooperation, not immigration policy. No Visa Element in Trade Deal Starmer stressed that the recently concluded UK-India free trade agreement does not include […]

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China Takeover of Taiwan Would Threaten U.S., Says Lai Ching-te

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has cautioned that a Chinese takeover of the island would endanger not only Taiwan but also the homeland security interests of the United States. He warned that such a move could embolden Beijing to challenge Washington’s global influence and weaken the rules-based international order. Appeal to U.S. Leadership In an interview […]

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U.S. Shutdown Day 6: Senate Fails Again, Trump Offers Talk

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

The U.S. federal government entered its sixth day of shutdown after the Senate once again failed to pass a funding bill. The deadlock between Republicans and Democrats continues to paralyze operations, with no compromise in sight. Senate Vote Deadlock A Republican-backed proposal that aimed to extend government funding until November 21 fell short of the […]

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Trump Claims Again He Helped Halt India-Pakistan Conflict

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump recently said that his statements were “very effective” in stopping escalation between India and Pakistan, suggesting that his use of trade and tariff pressure played a role. He referred to reports of “seven planes shot down,” though such claims have not been independently verified. Trump’s Assertion Trump maintained that both nations […]

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Explosion Derails Pakistan’s Jaffar Express, Injures Several

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

A powerful blast struck the Quetta-bound Jaffar Express near Sultan Kot, between Shikarpur and Jacobabad in Pakistan, leading to the derailment of six coaches and injuring multiple passengers, officials said. Incident and Aftermath The explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) placed on the railway track, authorities reported. Rescue teams and security