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Trump Accuses Putin of Delaying Ceasefire Amid New Black Sea Truce

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has voiced concerns that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be deliberately delaying the finalization of a ceasefire agreement with Ukraine. While acknowledging that both sides seem interested in ending the conflict, Trump remarked, “I think that Russia wants to see an end to it, but it could be they’re dragging their […]

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IMF Approves $1.3 Billion Loan for Pakistan

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

The International Monetary Fund has approved a $1.3 billion loan for Pakistan under a newly proposed 28-month climate resilience program. This package comes alongside the first review of Pakistan’s ongoing 37-month bailout program, which will now unlock a total of $2 billion in combined disbursements, including $1 billion from the previously agreed facility. The loan

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India Rejects U.S. Panel’s Religious Freedom Report as Biased

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

India has strongly rejected the recent report by the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom (USCIRF), calling it a “continued pattern of biased and politically motivated assessments.” The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated that the findings presented in the report misrepresent facts on the ground and fail to acknowledge India’s

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Pierre Poilievre Denies India-Linked Interference Allegations

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

Canada’s ongoing general election campaign was shaken by new allegations of foreign interference, this time involving India and its alleged role in the Conservative Party’s 2022 leadership race. Reports citing top-security sources claim that Indian agents were involved in organizing and fundraising within Canada’s South Asian community to support Pierre

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Indonesia Joins BRICS’ New Development Bank to Drive Growth

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

Indonesia has officially joined the New Development Bank (NDB), the multilateral lending institution established by the BRICS group—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. The decision reflects Indonesia’s strategic ambition to accelerate its economic transformation through international financial cooperation and development partnerships. President Prabowo Subianto

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Ukraine and Russia Agree to Ensure Safe Navigation in Black Sea

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

In a key diplomatic breakthrough, Ukraine and Russia have reached an agreement to ensure the safe passage of vessels through the Black Sea. The development marks a step forward in reducing hostilities in the region, with both sides pledging to halt military strikes that could endanger civilian maritime activity and to refrain from using commercial […]

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India and China Hold Talks on Border Stability and Pilgrimage Resumption

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2025

India and China held the 33rd round of the Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on Border Affairs (WMCC) on March 25, 2025, in Beijing. The meeting marked another step in ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilize border conditions and improve bilateral ties. Delegations from both nations engaged in what was described as a constructive exchange […]

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India Considers Reducing Tariffs on $23 Billion US Imports

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2025

India is exploring a proposal to reduce import tariffs on over $23 billion worth of goods from the United States as part of efforts to shield approximately $66 billion in Indian exports from looming retaliatory tariffs. The potential reduction in duties comes amid increasing trade tensions and is part of a strategic move to safeguard […]

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EU Unveils €800 Billion Defense Plan to Bolster Security

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2025

The European Union has unveiled a comprehensive €800 billion defense plan to significantly upgrade its military preparedness by 2030. The initiative is a direct response to rising geopolitical tensions, particularly in light of the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict. With Russia deemed “a fundamental threat to Europe’s security for the foreseeable future,” the EU aims to

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Bangladesh Court Orders Seizure of Shakib Al Hasan’s Assets

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2025

A magistrate court in Dhaka has ordered the seizure of assets belonging to prominent Bangladeshi cricketer Shakib Al Hasan in connection with an ongoing fraud investigation. The case stems from allegations that his company, Agro Farm, issued two cheques worth Tk 41.5 lakh each to repay loans taken from a bank branch in Banani. Both […]