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Cargo Plane Skids Off Hong Kong Runway, 2 Killed

By Arun D October 20, 2025

A cargo Boeing 747-400, operating for Emirates SkyCargo and leased from ACT Airlines, skidded off the north runway at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday at about 3:50 a.m. local time after arriving from Dubai. The aircraft then collided with a security patrol vehicle and both went into the sea. Casualties and Response Two airport […]

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FBI Investigates Hunting Stand Near AF1 Exit

By Arun D October 20, 2025

Federal agents announced they are investigating the discovery of an elevated hunting stand located approximately 200 yards from the area where Donald Trump exits Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in Florida. The United States Secret Service (USSS) found the structure during advance security preparations ahead of Mr. Trump’s arrival. Investigation details

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China Launches Pakistan Satellite Along With Two Chinese Satellites

By Arun D October 20, 2025

China launched a carrier rocket from its north-west launch centre, placing three satellites into orbit in a single mission. The payload included Pakistan’s latest remote-sensing satellite, along with two Chinese satellites. The launch was reported by Chinese state media. Pakistan’s new satellite The Pakistani satellite is described as a hyperspectral or advanced

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U.S. Halts Aid To Colombia Amid Sharp Drug Accusations

By Arun D October 20, 2025

The United States announced it will stop aid to Colombia after President Donald Trump accused his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro, of being an “illegal drug leader” and of failing to curb narcotics production. The remarks were made via Mr. Trump’s social-media platform and accompanied a declaration that U.S. payments and subsidies to Colombia will “no […]

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Israel Launches Airstrikes in Rafah Amid Fragile Truce

By Arun D October 20, 2025

Israeli forces carried out airstrikes in the southern Gaza city of Rafah on Sunday. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said the strikes targeted tunnels and military infrastructure after its troops came under fire in the area. Ceasefire under strain The strikes occurred despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire that began earlier in October. Israel claimed Hamas militants […]

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Japan’s LDP and Ishin Agree to Form Coalition

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and the Japan Innovation Party (Ishin) have agreed to form a coalition government, paving the way for LDP leader Sanae Takaichi to become the country’s first female prime minister. Support in Parliamentary Vote As part of the arrangement, Ishin will back Takaichi in the upcoming parliamentary vote but will […]

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Russia Demands Donetsk as Key to Peace Deal

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently told U.S. President Donald Trump that Ukraine must hand over full control of the Donetsk region to Russia as a condition for ending the war. This demand emerged during diplomatic negotiations, where Russia offered to freeze its advances in other contested areas in return. Kyiv Rejects the Terms Ukraine rejected […]

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Afridi Slams Afghanistan Over Pakistan Ties

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Former Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi has accused Afghanistan of forgetting the “favors” his country extended and criticised its leaders for warming up to India. He said Pakistan had stood by Afghanistan during difficult times but now sees shifting allegiances. Claims of Past Support Afridi pointed to Pakistan’s assistance to Afghan refugees over decades and said […]

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Afghan MP Rebukes Pakistan’s Proxy War Remark

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

Former Afghan MP Mariam Solaimankhil has strongly responded to Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif after he accused Afghanistan of being part of an “India-led proxy war.” She said Pakistan never truly hosted Afghans but instead “milked them for billions, global relevance, cheap labour and geopolitical leverage,” adding that Afghans “paid the price” for Pakistan’s

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Fire at Dhaka Airport, Flights Suspended

By BPN News Desk October 19, 2025

A fire broke out in the cargo section of Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport in Dhaka on Saturday, leading to a temporary suspension of all flights. Authorities later brought the situation under control, and operations resumed after nearly six hours. Cargo Section Damaged The blaze began in the airport’s cargo village near Gate 8. Fire services, […]