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Trump Says US Close to Trade Deal with India Amid Tensions

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States is on the verge of finalizing a trade agreement with India. Speaking to reporters at Joint Base Andrews, Trump said, “India, as you know, we’re very close to making a deal with India.” He emphasized that progress in bilateral trade talks was closely tied to […]

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Colombia Withdraws Pro-Pakistan Remark After Tharoor Delegation Meets Officials

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

In a noteworthy diplomatic shift, Colombia has formally withdrawn a statement seen as favorable to Pakistan following a meeting with an Indian parliamentary delegation led by Congress MP Shashi Tharoor. The interaction took place during the Indian delegation’s recent diplomatic outreach in the United States. The earlier Colombian statement had reportedly equated

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China Mediates Pakistan-Afghanistan Tensions Over TTP Threat

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

Amid growing security threats along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border, China has stepped in to mediate strained ties between Islamabad and the Taliban-led Afghan government. A high-level trilateral meeting held in Beijing on May 21, 2025, brought together the foreign ministers of China, Pakistan, and Afghanistan to revive suspended dialogue and reduce the frequency of

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India Grants FPI Rule Exemption to Saudi Sovereign Fund

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

In a landmark policy adjustment aimed at deepening strategic investment ties, India is set to exempt Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) from the conventional foreign portfolio investment (FPI) rules. This exemption will allow PIF’s multiple subsidiaries to independently invest in Indian companies without being subjected to the 10% aggregate cap typically

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Shehbaz Sharif Admits Indian BrahMos Strikes Preempted Pakistan’s Response

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

In a significant and rare public admission, Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif confirmed that Indian BrahMos missile strikes launched on the night of May 9-10 preempted a planned Pakistani military response. Addressing a summit in Azerbaijan, Sharif stated that the Pakistani military was ready to act at 4:30 AM after the Fajr prayers but was […]

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Elon Musk Exits DOGE, Trump Says “He Will Always Be With Us”

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

Elon Musk has officially concluded his 130-day tenure at the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a body created by the Trump administration to streamline federal operations. His exit came as per the legal limit for his appointment as a “Special Government Employee.” Musk’s time in office was marked by sweeping cost-cutting measures, including mass layoffs

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Hamas Rejects US-Backed Ceasefire Plan Backed by Israel

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

Hamas has officially rejected a ceasefire proposal jointly backed by the United States and accepted by Israel, citing that the plan falls short of its fundamental demands. The proposal, which called for a 60-day cessation of hostilities, the release of 10 living hostages and the return of 18 deceased captives, also included resuming humanitarian aid […]

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Israel Accepts Trump-Backed Ceasefire Proposal via Steve Witkoff

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

In a significant diplomatic development, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has informed families of hostages in Gaza that Israel has accepted a US-mediated ceasefire proposal. The plan was presented by Donald Trump’s Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, and marks one of the most direct US interventions since the Gaza war escalated in 2023. The ceasefire […]

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Tharoor Slams Colombia for Response to Operation Sindoor

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor, currently leading an Indian parliamentary delegation to Latin America, has strongly criticized the Colombian government’s reaction to India’s Operation Sindoor. Speaking from Bogotá, Tharoor said the Indian delegation was disappointed that Colombia expressed condolences for lives lost in Pakistan following Indian strikes, instead of

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US Appeals Court Temporarily Reinstates Trump Tariffs

By BPN News Desk May 30, 2025

A U.S. federal appeals court has allowed the continuation of President Donald Trump’s tariffs, temporarily halting a lower court ruling that had declared them unlawful. These tariffs, originally imposed under the pretext of safeguarding national security, cover key imports such as steel, aluminum, and other industrial goods. The ruling marks a significant moment in