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US Sanctions on Chabahar Activate

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

The United States has activated new sanctions targeting India’s involvement in the Chabahar Port in Iran, ending a waiver that protected the project from U.S. penalties. These measures took effect on September 29, 2025. End of Waiver Since 2018, India had enjoyed a rare exemption under U.S. law that allowed continued work at Chabahar without […]

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Internet Blackout Engulfs Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

A sweeping internet outage struck Afghanistan on September 29, 2025, cutting off much of the country from fiber-optic and mobile networks. Monitoring groups and local media say the move aligns with a Taliban push to enforce stricter moral rules. Scope of the Blackout NetBlocks, an internet observatory, reported that connectivity collapsed to nearly 14% of […]

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Trump Hails Pakistan Leaders’ Support

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump publicly praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for endorsing his Gaza peace initiative. Praise for Pakistan Leaders Speaking at a press briefing after unveiling his peace plan for Gaza, Trump said Sharif and Munir have backed the proposal fully. He described them as “incredible” […]

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Trump Unveils 20-Point Gaza Peace Plan

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced a 20-point peace proposal aimed at ending the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza. The announcement was made at the White House after talks between the two leaders. Key Provisions of the Plan Under the proposal, if both sides accept, hostilities would cease immediately. Israeli military […]

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Nepal Imposes Travel Ban On Ex-PM Over Protest Violence

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

Nepal’s interim government has placed travel restrictions on former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and four other senior former officials following violent protests that shook the country. The ban prevents them from leaving Nepal, and they may also need permission to leave Kathmandu Valley. Commission Recommends Action After Unrest The move follows the recommendation of

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China Launches K Visa As U.S. H-1B Fees Soar

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

China has introduced a new “K visa” program aimed at attracting foreign tech and STEM graduates. Under this scheme, applicants would be allowed to enter, live and work in China without needing a job offer in advance. The rollout comes as the U.S. has imposed a steep $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa applications. Aimed […]

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Typhoon Bualoi Tears Through Vietnam, Leaves Dead And Missing

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

Typhoon Bualoi struck Vietnam’s central coast on Monday, leaving at least nine people dead and 17 fishermen missing. The storm brought powerful winds, heavy rainfall and flooding to provinces including Nghe An, Hue and Thanh Hoa. Large-Scale Evacuations And Disruptions Officials said the typhoon made landfall early in the day with peak winds near 117 […]

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US Mulls Supplying Tomahawk Missiles To Ukraine

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

The U.S. government is considering Ukraine’s request for long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, according to Vice President JD Vance. He confirmed that the final decision rests with President Donald Trump. Scope Of The Proposal Tomahawk missiles have a range of about 2,500 km (1,550 miles), enabling strikes deep into Russian territory. Ukraine has asked the U.S. […]

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Denmark Bans Civil Drone Flights Ahead Of EU Summit

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

Denmark has imposed a temporary ban on all civilian drone flights from Monday to Friday as it prepares to host an EU summit in Copenhagen. The decision follows several drone sightings over military bases and airports, which triggered security concerns nationwide. Sightings At Military Sites And Airports Authorities say the restrictions were prompted by repeated […]

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Trump Sees “Real Chance For Greatness” Ahead Of Netanyahu Talks

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said there is a “real chance for greatness in the Middle East” as he prepares to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Washington on Monday. He added that “all are on board for something special” and claimed, “We will get it done.” Peace Push With Major Stakes The meeting is […]