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Pakistan Faces Acute Water Risk After India’s Treaty Move

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Pakistan faces a severe threat of water scarcity following Indus Waters Treaty-related tensions with India, a recent analysis warns. The country heavily depends on river flows from the Indus Basin for both agriculture and hydropower. Experts highlight that Pakistan’s current water storage infrastructure can buffer only about 30 days of flow, making it extremely vulnerable

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Trump Hints at Resumption of U.S. Nuclear Testing

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred fresh debate over nuclear weapons policy after suggesting that the United States may soon resume testing activities. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump declined to clarify whether his remarks referred to underground nuclear explosion tests or to non-explosive evaluations, saying only, “You’ll find out very soon. We’re

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US Vice President J.D. Vance Defends Comments on Wife’s Faith

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance responded on October 31 2025 to criticism over recent remarks regarding his wife, Usha Vance, and her religious background. At a publicly-attended event hosted by Turning Point USA, Vance had said that his wife, who was raised in a Hindu family, often accompanies him to church and that he “honestly […]

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Prince Andrew Stripped of Titles and Forced Out of Royal Lodge

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, has been stripped of his royal style, titles and honours in a formal process initiated by Buckingham Palace. He will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The palace confirmed that he has been asked to vacate his long-term residence at Royal Lodge near Windsor Castle, […]

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Xi Jinping Attends 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Gyeongju, South Korea, to participate in the 32nd meeting of the Asia‑Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ forum. During his address, Xi reiterated China’s commitment to defending free trade and multilateral economic cooperation amid global uncertainty. Core Messages and Commitments In his opening remarks, Xi

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Airline Chiefs Urge White House to End U.S. Shutdown

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

The CEOs of United Airlines and American Airlines are attending a White House roundtable on Thursday with the U.S. government to press for an end to the ongoing federal shutdown. They join senior officials including Vice President J.D. Vance and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to highlight the severe impact of the shutdown on air travel […]

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Iran Condemns U.S. Call to Resume Nuclear Testing

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

The Iranian government has sharply condemned a public statement by U.S. President Donald Trump advocating a return to full-scale nuclear testing. Tehran, through its Foreign Ministry, labelled the call “hypocritical” and criticised the United States for demanding compliance from other nations while itself preparing to detonate nuclear devices. The reaction came shortly

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Afghanistan and Pakistan Extend Border Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Istanbul-based talks mediated by Turkey and Qatar have resulted in Afghanistan and Pakistan agreeing to extend the ceasefire originally brokered in Doha on October 19 2025. The extension comes amid talks aimed at creating a monitoring mechanism and scheduling a senior-officials meeting on November 6. The arrangement underlines both countries’ intention to refrain from

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India Backs Afghanistan’s Dam Plan on Kunar River

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

India has publicly endorsed Afghanistan’s decision to build a dam on the Kunar river, which flows into Pakistan’s north-western province. The Indian government said it stands ready to assist Kabul with sustainable water-management and hydro-electric projects, noting the partnership aligns with its long-term strategic ties with Afghanistan. Implications for Pakistan The

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U.S. Sanctions Unlikely to Make India, China Quit Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The U.S. has imposed new sanctions targeting Russia’s major oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil as part of efforts to reduce Moscow’s revenues amid the Ukraine war. These include restrictions on financial transactions and oil shipments that could affect global crude flows. Impact on India and China While the sanctions may cause short-term disruption, analysts say […]