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Powerful Quake Rocks Eastern Afghanistan, Scores Feared Dead

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

A strong earthquake measuring 6.0 on the Richter scale struck eastern Afghanistan near Jalalabad late on Sunday night. The epicenter was reported in Nangarhar and Kunar provinces at a shallow depth of about 8 km, which intensified the tremors across the region. The quake occurred at 11:47 p.m. local time, sending people rushing out of […]

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Trump Defends Tariffs After Court Ruling

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump defended his wide-ranging tariff program after a federal appeals court declared most of the duties illegal. Trump argued that tariffs are critical to safeguarding America’s economy and national security, warning that without them, “our country would be completely destroyed.” He also thanked a lone Obama-appointed judge who dissented from the

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Peter Navarro Targets India with Casteist and Trade Attacks

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro has reignited controversy by claiming that India is acting as a “laundromat for the Kremlin” through its purchases of discounted Russian oil. Navarro alleged that members of India’s Brahmin community are “profiteering at the expense of the Indian people,” remarks he used to justify the Trump administration’s new 50% […]

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Modi, Xi Agree to Cooperate Against Cross-Border Terrorism

By BPN News Desk September 1, 2025

At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged cross-border terrorism as a “priority” in his bilateral meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. India’s Foreign Secretary, Vikram Misri, reported that Modi highlighted how terrorism affects both nations and stressed the importance of mutual support in combating it.

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Vance Stands Ready Amid Concerns Over Trump’s Health

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Vice President JD Vance has said he is prepared to take charge if a “terrible tragedy” were to impact President Donald Trump. In an interview with USA Today, Vance explained that his seven months in office have given him “on-the-job training” to step in if required. At the same time, he stressed that Trump, who […]

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SCO Must Shoulder Greater Responsibility for Regional Peace

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping, addressing a banquet in Tianjin attended by nearly 20 world leaders, said the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) must assume “greater responsibilities” in safeguarding peace and stability across Eurasia. He noted that the forum should not only focus on security but also take the lead in driving shared economic growth and sustainable […]

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India-China Leaders Reaffirm Partnership at SCO Summit

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

During their meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that India and China are “partners, not rivals.” Xi assured that China poses no threat to India, while Modi emphasized that bilateral ties should not be defined by third-party perspectives. Border

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Israeli Airstrike Kills Houthi Prime Minister in Sanaa

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

An Israeli airstrike in Sanaa has killed Ahmed Ghaleb al-Rahawi, the prime minister of the Houthi-led government in Yemen. The strike also claimed the lives of several other Houthi ministers and wounded multiple officials. This marks the most senior Houthi casualty since the group entered direct confrontation with Israel. Location and Target The airstrike hit […]

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PM Modi Talks Peace with Zelenskiy Ahead of Putin Meet

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on August 30, 2025. During the call, Modi reiterated India’s support for a peaceful resolution to the Ukraine conflict and underlined the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to restore stability. Zelenskiy Welcomes Support Zelenskiy briefed Modi on his recent discussions with U.S. President

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Trump Cancels India Visit for Quad Summit

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has dropped plans to visit India for the upcoming Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) leaders’ summit in New Delhi this November. Trump had earlier accepted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation but, according to reports, he “no longer has plans” to attend. Sources Offer No Official Confirmation Neither Washington nor New Delhi has