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China Takeover of Taiwan Would Threaten U.S., Says Lai Ching-te

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te has cautioned that a Chinese takeover of the island would endanger not only Taiwan but also the homeland security interests of the United States. He warned that such a move could embolden Beijing to challenge Washington’s global influence and weaken the rules-based international order. Appeal to U.S. Leadership In an interview […]

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U.S. Shutdown Day 6: Senate Fails Again, Trump Offers Talk

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

The U.S. federal government entered its sixth day of shutdown after the Senate once again failed to pass a funding bill. The deadlock between Republicans and Democrats continues to paralyze operations, with no compromise in sight. Senate Vote Deadlock A Republican-backed proposal that aimed to extend government funding until November 21 fell short of the […]

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Trump Claims Again He Helped Halt India-Pakistan Conflict

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump recently said that his statements were “very effective” in stopping escalation between India and Pakistan, suggesting that his use of trade and tariff pressure played a role. He referred to reports of “seven planes shot down,” though such claims have not been independently verified. Trump’s Assertion Trump maintained that both nations […]

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Explosion Derails Pakistan’s Jaffar Express, Injures Several

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

A powerful blast struck the Quetta-bound Jaffar Express near Sultan Kot, between Shikarpur and Jacobabad in Pakistan, leading to the derailment of six coaches and injuring multiple passengers, officials said. Incident and Aftermath The explosion was caused by an improvised explosive device (IED) placed on the railway track, authorities reported. Rescue teams and security

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Nobel Prize Goes to Three for Quantum Breakthrough

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

The 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics has been awarded to John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret, and John M. Martinis for experiments that showed quantum mechanics applying at a larger scale. Their work demonstrated macroscopic quantum tunnelling and energy quantisation in an electric circuit. Discoveries in Macroscopic Quantum Behavior In the mid-1980s, Clarke, Devoret and Martinis

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Diaspora Leader Rejects Tharoor’s Critique

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

The Hindu American Foundation (HAF) has responded forcefully to remarks by Shashi Tharoor, who criticized the Indian-American community for its alleged silence on U.S.–India policy issues. HAF’s executive director, Suhag A. Shukla, said the diaspora should not be seen as “proxies” of the Indian government and defended their measured approach to advocacy. Claim by Tharoor

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U.S. to Impose 25% Tariff on Heavy Trucks

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

President Donald Trump announced that starting November 1, 2025, all medium- and heavy-duty trucks imported into the U.S. will be subject to a 25% tariff. The move aims to shield domestic manufacturers from foreign competition. Details of the Tariff Plan Trump made the announcement in a post on his platform, stating the tariff would apply […]

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Putin, Netanyahu Discuss Gaza Plan and Iran

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone call to discuss the progress of Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan and the future of Iran’s nuclear programme. Focus on Gaza Peace Proposal The two leaders exchanged views on the 20-point plan put forward by Trump, which calls for a ceasefire, hostage […]

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India Slams Pakistan at UN Over Civilians

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

At the United Nations, India strongly condemned Pakistan over its treatment of civilians, accusing Islamabad of “bombing its own people” and deflecting international scrutiny with “baseless” claims against India. Indian Response at the UN In remarks during a Human Rights Council session, India’s delegate highlighted a recent airstrike in Matre Dara, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa,

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Israel and Hamas Begin Peace Talks in Egypt

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2025

Israel and Hamas have started indirect negotiations in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, centered on a U.S.-backed 20-point plan to end the Gaza conflict. The talks aim to resolve key issues such as a ceasefire, hostage release, and demilitarisation. Progress and Key Sticking Points The first day of discussions ended on a “positive note,” with sources indicating […]