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Saudi Haj Portal Reopens for Additional Indian Pilgrims

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Saudi Arabia has reopened its Haj portal to accommodate 10,000 more Indian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, scheduled between June 4 and June 9. The move follows intervention by India’s Ministry of Minority Affairs after more than 52,500 slots were lost due to delays by private tour operators in meeting Saudi deadlines. Earlier this […]

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Harvard Faces $2.2 Billion Federal Funding Freeze From Trump Administration

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Harvard University is facing a major financial blow as the U.S. government has frozen more than $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in federal contracts. The drastic action follows Harvard’s refusal to implement a series of directives issued by the Trump administration, which included dismantling its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, banning

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Netanyahu Condemns Macron’s Plan to Recognize Palestinian State

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France may soon recognize Palestine as a sovereign state. Calling it a “grave mistake,” Netanyahu warned that the move could pose serious risks to Israel’s security and survival. In a strongly worded statement, Netanyahu declared that the creation of a

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Over 100 Civilians Killed in Sudan’s Darfur Amid RSF Attacks

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

More than 100 civilians have been killed in Sudan’s Darfur region following brutal assaults by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on camps housing displaced persons. The attacks targeted the Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps near El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, over a two-day period, leaving a trail of devastation in one of […]

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Trump Declared ‘Fully Fit’ for Presidency After Health Exam

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health” and “fully fit” to serve as President following a comprehensive medical examination. The health assessment, conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, was overseen by White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella along with a panel of 14 specialists. The findings confirm robust health across

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Xi Jinping Warns Against Trade Wars During Southeast Asia Tour

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping commenced a five-day diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia on April 14, 2025, starting with a two-day state visit to Vietnam, followed by scheduled stops in Malaysia and Cambodia. This tour marks Xi’s first overseas trip of the year and comes at a time of heightened trade tensions between China and the […]

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US NSA Cancels India Visit, Strategic Talks Delayed

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is now unlikely to visit India this month, despite earlier indications that his trip would coincide with the upcoming India-US Forum scheduled to begin on April 21. This visit would have been his first official trip to India under the current administration. The cancellation has not been formally announced […]

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Trump Signals Imminent Decision on Iran

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

US President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that he expects to make a decision on Iran “very quickly,” following recent “positive” and “constructive” nuclear discussions held in Oman. Speaking aboard Air Force One, Trump said, “We’ll be making a decision on Iran very quickly,” without offering additional details. Oman talks rekindle diplomatic track The discussions […]

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Russia Commits $100 Billion to Naval Modernization

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2025

In a significant move to bolster its maritime strength, Russia has announced a comprehensive plan to invest 8.4 trillion rubles (approximately $100.5 billion) over the next decade to modernize its navy. This initiative aims to address evolving global dynamics, emerging maritime threats, and rapid technological advancements that necessitate a revamped naval force.​

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Trump Administration Enforces Mandatory Immigrant Registration

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2025

The Trump administration has introduced a sweeping policy that mandates all foreign nationals residing in the United States for over 30 days to register with federal authorities. The new directive, based on a long-dormant wartime statute from the World War II era, has been cleared by a federal judge and is now being actively implemented […]