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Trump Calls Xi Amid Tariff Tensions, Seeks Trade Reset

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a 90-minute phone call on June 5, 2025, amid intensifying trade tensions between the world’s two largest economies. This marks their first direct engagement since both countries dramatically raised tariffs earlier this year, triggering concerns over a full-blown trade war. Trump described the call as

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Kim Jong Un Vows Unconditional Support to Russia in Ukraine Conflict

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed his country’s “unconditional support” for Russia in the ongoing Ukraine conflict and other international matters. During a high-level meeting in Pyongyang with Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu, Kim stated that North Korea would fully honor its military commitments under a defense treaty signed with Russia

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Oil Prices Steady After U.S. Inventory Build and Saudi Price Cuts

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

Oil prices held steady on Thursday after a sharp drop the previous day, as traders digested data showing a surprise build-up in U.S. fuel inventories. U.S. gasoline and diesel stockpiles rose despite expectations of a summer demand surge, signaling that consumption may be softer than anticipated in the world’s largest oil consumer. Brent crude saw […]

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India Raises Concerns Over ADB’s $800 Million Aid to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

India has formally objected to the Asian Development Bank’s recent approval of an $800 million financial aid package to Pakistan, raising alarms over how the funds might be used. According to Indian officials, there is a growing fear that the aid will not contribute to genuine economic recovery but will instead be diverted to non-developmental […]

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Trump-Putin Call Yields No Immediate Peace in Ukraine

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump revealed that he recently held a 75-minute phone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin, primarily centered on the Ukraine conflict and the increasing severity of drone strikes targeting Russian military airfields. While Trump described the conversation as positive in tone, he admitted it would not immediately lead to a resolution in

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South Korea’s Lee Pledges Stronger US-Japan Ties, North Talks

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

South Korea’s newly elected President Lee Jae-myung took office this week after a snap election that followed the impeachment of his predecessor. In a solemn oath ceremony held at the National Assembly, Lee emphasized his vision of restoring democratic integrity, national unity, and policy stability after months of political turmoil. Lee’s ascension to power marks […]

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Pakistan to Chair UNSC Taliban Sanctions Committee in 2025

By BPN News Desk June 5, 2025

In a notable move on the global diplomatic stage, Pakistan has been appointed to chair the United Nations Security Council’s Taliban Sanctions Committee for 2025. This committee, known formally as the 1988 Sanctions Committee, is responsible for overseeing the enforcement of international measures targeting individuals and entities associated with the Taliban. These

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Australia Unearths $6 Trillion Iron Ore Mega Deposit

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a discovery of unprecedented scale, Australia has uncovered what is now considered the world’s largest iron ore deposit. Located in the mineral-rich Hamersley region of Western Australia, the deposit is estimated to contain a staggering 55 billion metric tons of high-grade iron ore, valued at nearly $6 trillion based on current market prices. This […]

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Ex-Afghan VP Slams IMF, World Bank Aid to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Former Afghan Vice President Amrullah Saleh has issued a strong rebuke of the continued financial assistance provided to Pakistan by leading global financial institutions. He questioned the rationale behind offering economic relief to a country he accuses of consistently undermining regional peace and stability. In a sharply worded statement, Saleh referred to Pakistan’s

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Mongolian PM Resigns Amid Corruption Protests

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Mongolia is grappling with political instability following the resignation of Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene. The decision came after he lost a parliamentary vote of confidence, securing only 44 of the required 64 votes. This political upheaval was precipitated by widespread public protests over allegations of corruption involving his family. The protests,