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China Slams U.S. Defense Chief Over ‘Cold War’ Remarks

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

China has strongly criticized recent remarks made by U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, accusing him of promoting a “Cold War mentality” during his speech at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. The comments, which included warnings about China’s growing military posture and actions toward Taiwan, have drawn a stern diplomatic response from Beijing. China U.S. Tensions

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US Imports Plunge 19.8% Amid Tariff-Induced Trade Disruption

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

In April 2025, the United States experienced a historic 19.8% drop in goods imports, the steepest monthly decline since records began in 1992. This significant downturn followed the implementation of President Donald Trump’s new tariffs, which disrupted international trade and led to a contraction in the first quarter’s GDP. US Imports Decline The sharp

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Pakistan’s Kharif Crop in Crisis as India Regulates Chenab Water

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

A looming agricultural crisis is unfolding in Pakistan as the country’s two primary water reservoirs—Mangla on the Jhelum and Tarbela on the Indus—are running alarmingly low. This scarcity has been further compounded by a sudden drop in the flow of the Chenab River, which Pakistan heavily relies on for irrigation during its kharif cropping season. […]

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Ukraine’s ‘Spider Web’ Drone Strike Hits 40 Russian Aircraft

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

In an unprecedented escalation, Ukraine executed a large-scale drone assault on June 1, 2025, targeting five critical Russian airbases under “Operation Spider Web.” Ukrainian officials confirmed that over 40 military aircraft, including bombers and surveillance planes, were damaged or destroyed. The targeted sites included Belaya, Dyagilevo, Ivanovo Severny,

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Sheikh Hasina Charged with Crimes Against Humanity in Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

In a dramatic turn of political and legal events, Bangladesh’s International Crimes Tribunal has formally indicted former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on charges of crimes against humanity. The charges stem from her government’s violent suppression of student-led anti-government protests in July and August 2024. According to the tribunal, the crackdown involved

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Pakistan Alleges 91,000 Cusecs Drop in Chenab River

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

Pakistan’s Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) has claimed a sharp drop of 91,000 cusecs in Chenab River inflows from India over just two days. According to WAPDA data, inflows at the Marala Headworks plunged from 98,200 cusecs on May 29 to merely 7,200 cusecs by June 1, with zero outflow recorded. This dramatic decline […]

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China Questions S-400 Capabilities After India’s Success

By BPN News Desk June 2, 2025

India’s deployment of the Russian-made S-400 Triumf air defense system during Operation Sindoor has stirred considerable concern among Chinese military analysts. The system, which reportedly played a decisive role in neutralizing Pakistani aerial assets, including claims of downing a Saab 2000 Erieye AEW&C at over 300 km range, has showcased capabilities that Beijing

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India Blames Pakistan for Treaty Breach via Terror at UN Meet

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

At the United Nations Conference on Glaciers’ Preservation held in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, India accused Pakistan of breaching the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) by supporting cross-border terrorism. Represented by Union Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh, India defended its April 23 suspension of the treaty, arguing that terrorism nullifies the

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Shehbaz Sharif Urges Economic Self-Reliance for Pakistan

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

In a pivotal address at the Command and Staff College in Quetta, Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called for a national economic transformation that moves Pakistan away from a dependence on foreign aid and towards an era of sustainable trade and investment-led growth. The speech signals a shift in Islamabad’s tone, replacing the narrative of external […]

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Macron Unveils Indo-Pacific Strategy, Strengthens Ties with India

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has laid out a sharpened Indo-Pacific strategy focused on reinforcing partnerships with regional powers, placing India at the heart of this recalibrated approach. Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31, Macron declared, “We want to go further, particularly with India,” as he underlined France’s ambitions to act as a […]