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JD Vance’s Gas Price Remarks Spark Trump Row

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2026

US Vice-President JD Vance has faced criticism after blaming rising petrol prices on what he described as “tin-pot dictators” triggering international conflicts. Speaking at a Republican campaign rally in Montana on Monday, October 26, 2026, Vance acknowledged public frustration over fuel costs. His remarks prompted social media users to draw comparisons with

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Saudi Arabia Intercepts Houthi Missiles, Drones

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2026

Saudi Arabia’s military coalition said it intercepted and destroyed three ballistic missiles and four drones launched by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement towards the kingdom on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. The attacks targeted Saudi Arabia’s Eastern and Southern regions as hostilities between Riyadh and the Houthis intensified, raising fresh concerns

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China Rejects India’s PLA Patrolling Allegations

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2026

China has rejected India’s allegation that deviations by People’s Liberation Army (PLA) troops from established patrolling patterns are responsible for recurring tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). Beijing maintained on Monday, October 26, 2026, that its military activities comply with bilateral agreements and urged New Delhi to take concrete steps

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Bolsonaro’s Party Accepts Lula’s Election Victory

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2026

Brazil’s Liberal Party (PL), which fielded Flávio Bolsonaro in the 2026 presidential election, has formally recognised President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s re-election victory. The announcement on Monday, October 26, came a day after Bolsonaro refused to concede defeat and threatened legal action challenging the results of Sunday’s runoff election.

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India Demands Equal Veto Rights in UN Reforms

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2026

India has renewed its demand for comprehensive reform of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), insisting that all permanent members of an expanded Council must enjoy equal rights, including veto powers. Addressing the United Nations on October 26, 2026, India’s Permanent Representative, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, opposed creating a second category of

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Marco Rubio to Host G20 Talks in Atlanta on Oct 30

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Atlanta, Georgia, on October 30–31, 2026, bringing together senior diplomats from the world’s leading economies. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar is scheduled to represent India at the meeting, which will focus on global economic stability, energy security, technological

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Mecca Defence Alliance to Hold Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2026

Senior officials from Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkiye are scheduled to meet Iranian leaders in Tehran on Monday, October 26, 2026, amid escalating tensions across West Asia. The talks mark the first high-level engagement between Iran and all three members of the Mecca Defence Alliance since Yemen’s Houthi movement intensified attacks on Saudi Arabia. Saudi […]

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Lula da Silva Defeats Bolsonaro in Brazil Election 2026

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2026

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has secured an unprecedented fourth presidential term after defeating Senator Flávio Bolsonaro in a closely contested runoff election on Sunday, October 25, 2026. The 80-year-old leader won approximately 51.8% of valid votes against Bolsonaro’s 48.2%, reversing his first-round defeat and overcoming a conservative

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PM Modi, Putin Push $100 Billion Trade Target by 2030

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin have directed their governments to expand bilateral cooperation as India and Russia pursue a $100 billion trade target by 2030. Indian Ambassador to Russia Vinay Kumar confirmed the development on Saturday, October 24, 2026, highlighting plans to strengthen commercial relations, increase mutual investment

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UAE Closes Beaches Across Three Emirates Amid Oil Spill

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2026

Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have closed beaches across several northern coastal areas following an offshore oil spill, raising concerns about marine pollution and public safety. Ras Al Khaimah announced the closure of all its beaches on Saturday, October 24, joining neighbouring Umm Al Quwain and Sharjah, where restrictions had already been introduced. The […]