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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

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1.5 Million Australians at Risk from Rising Seas by 2050

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

Australia’s first national climate risk assessment warns that by 2050, about 1.5 million people living in coastal areas will face threats from rising sea levels and coastal flooding. The risk increases significantly under higher global warming scenarios. Sea Level Projections Under a moderate warming scenario (around 1.5 °C), sea levels are projected to rise by […]

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Rubio Endorses Israel’s Plan to Defeat Hamas

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

During a visit to Jerusalem, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio expressed full support for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to destroy Hamas. Rubio emphasized that eliminating Hamas and freeing all hostages are top priorities. On Airstrikes and Ceasefire Talks Rubio declined to back ceasefire proposals at this time. He also refrained from criticizing […]

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North Korea Declares Nuclear Status “Irreversible”

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

North Korea has formally declared that its status as a nuclear weapons state is irreversible. In a statement delivered by its permanent mission to the United Nations, Pyongyang said that its nuclear identity is not a temporary policy but now enshrined in the country’s supreme law. Officials emphasized that the decision reflects a permanent strategic […]

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US to Deny Visas for Celebrating Kirk’s Assassination

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the administration will deny or revoke visas for foreigners who publicly celebrate or glorify the assassination of Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist. He emphasized that such behaviour is unacceptable and incompatible with US values. Supporting Statement by Deputy Secretary Earlier, Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau