International

Japan Urges U.S. to Implement Auto Tariff Cut Promptly

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Japan has called on the United States to quickly implement a previously agreed reduction in tariffs on Japanese automobiles and auto parts. The deal, which involves cutting U.S. import duties from 27.5% to 15%, has yet to be given a clear implementation timeline. Japanese trade officials raised the issue during recent bilateral talks with the […]

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Putin to Visit India Later This Year, Dates Near Final

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India later in 2025, according to National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. The announcement was made during Doval’s visit to Moscow, where he confirmed that discussions are ongoing and the visit is in advanced stages of planning. The exact dates are yet to be finalized but are expected […]

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Brazil’s Lula Calls for Joint BRICS Response to US Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has urged BRICS nations to formulate a coordinated response to the recent tariff hikes imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking during a press interaction in Brasília, Lula stated that unilateral tariff actions targeting countries like India and China demand collective resistance from emerging economies. The remarks

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Pakistan Army Chief Visits US for Second Time in Two Months

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir has arrived in the United States for his second official visit in less than two months. The back-to-back visits have sparked fresh speculation about ongoing strategic and security discussions between the two countries, particularly in the context of regional developments. Sources indicate that General Munir is expected […]

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Putin and Trump to Meet Soon, Confirms Kremlin

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to meet in the coming days, according to a formal announcement from Moscow. The Kremlin stated that the meeting was proposed by the U.S. side and both countries are currently finalizing the details, including the location and timing. Officials involved in the planning confirmed […]

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Helicopter Crash in Ghana Kills Two Ministers, Six Others

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

A tragic helicopter crash in Ghana has claimed the lives of eight people, including two senior government ministers. The crash occurred on Tuesday near the town of Manso-Nkwanta in the Ashanti region, according to local authorities. The aircraft was reportedly en route from the northern region to the capital, Accra, when it went down in […]

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Trump Says India Tariffs Meant as Warning to China

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

United States President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose a 25% additional tariff on Indian goods, saying it is also a signal to China. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump said that the move was not just about India, but a warning to countries that continue to take advantage of the United States […]

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Trump Unclear If India Tariffs Tied to Ukraine Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

United States President Donald Trump has not given a clear answer on whether the additional tariffs he has proposed on Indian goods would be lifted if a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine were to take place. His response came during a press briefing on ongoing global trade negotiations and the war in Eastern Europe. When […]

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Pakistan Bureaucrats Accused of Portugal Exit Plan

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has alleged that over half of the country’s top bureaucrats are preparing to relocate abroad by securing foreign residencies through property investments in Portugal. His comments, made via a social media post, have triggered significant public backlash and reignited concerns over corruption and capital flight from the nation’s

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China Offers 10,800 Yuan Baby Bonus to Boost Birth Rate

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

China has launched a national cash incentive scheme offering families 10,800 yuan (approx. $1,500) per child under the age of three, in an effort to reverse the country’s declining birth rate. The bonus will be paid as 3,600 yuan annually over three years for each eligible child. Nationwide Scheme Targets 20 Million Families The scheme, […]