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Kim Oversees North Korea Rocket Engine Test

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen a ground test of an upgraded high-thrust solid-fuel rocket engine, according to state media, in a move that points to continued efforts to expand the country’s long-range missile capabilities. The latest test is being seen as part of Pyongyang’s broader push to modernise its strategic weapons programme […]

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Iran Warns US Against Military Escalation

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf has warned that Tehran will not surrender if the United States escalates the conflict, amid reports of possible American military planning in the region. His remarks came as tensions remained high over the prospect of deeper US involvement in the war. Iran Issues No Surrender Warning Qalibaf said Iran […]

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Ukraine Expands Defence Ties With UAE, Qatar

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Ukraine has agreed to deepen defence cooperation with the United Arab Emirates and Qatar as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy steps up his Gulf outreach amid rising regional tensions and continued uncertainty over support for Kyiv’s war effort. The new engagements signal Ukraine’s effort to build longer-term security partnerships beyond its traditional Western backers. Ukraine

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India Sends Fuel Support To Sri Lanka

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

India has sent 38,000 metric tonnes of fuel to Sri Lanka as emergency support, offering relief to the island nation as it faces fresh energy pressure linked to the West Asia conflict and disruption in regional fuel supply chains. The shipment reflects India’s continuing role as Sri Lanka’s key crisis-response partner during periods of external […]

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Modi, Saudi Crown Prince Discuss West Asia Conflict

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman on March 28 and discussed the ongoing West Asia conflict, with both leaders focusing on regional stability and the need to protect critical energy and maritime routes. The call comes as India continues outreach to key Gulf partners amid the […]

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Pakistan Hosts Iran War De-Escalation Talks

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Pakistan will host Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Egypt for talks on the Iran war from Sunday, as Islamabad positions itself as a possible venue for wider diplomatic efforts aimed at reducing tensions in the region. The meeting reflects Pakistan’s growing role in backchannel engagement as the conflict continues to threaten energy routes, trade flows and […]

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India Denies Musk Joined Modi-Trump Call

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

India has denied reports that Elon Musk joined the phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on the Iran war, with the Ministry of External Affairs clarifying that the March 24 conversation was only between the two leaders. The clarification comes after a foreign media report claimed the billionaire was […]

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Israel Claims Strike On Iran Naval HQ

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Israel’s military said it carried out overnight airstrikes on the Tehran headquarters of Iran’s Marine Industries Organization, describing the target as a key naval production centre tied to advanced maritime weapons. The reported strike adds to a widening campaign against Iran’s defence-industrial network as the conflict continues to expand. Israel Says It Hit Iran Naval

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Iran Vows Heavy Price After Israeli Strikes

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

Iran has warned that Israel will pay a “heavy price” after fresh strikes hit major industrial and nuclear-linked sites, as Tehran said the attacks undermined the diplomatic window set by US President Donald Trump for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The latest exchange has added fresh pressure to an already widening regional war and raised […]

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Russia Bans Gasoline Exports From April 1

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

Russia will ban gasoline exports from April 1 to July 31 as the government moves to protect domestic fuel supply and contain price volatility amid the global energy shock triggered by the Iran war. The decision signals Moscow’s concern that turbulence in international oil markets could spill over into its own retail fuel system despite […]