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Brazil Threatens 50% Tariff on US goods in Response from Aug

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has warned that Brazil will impose a 50% tariff on US goods if Washington follows through on its proposed tariff hike on Brazilian imports starting August 1. Lula said Brazil remains open to diplomatic talks but made it clear that if negotiations fail, his government will invoke the […]

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US Imposes 35% Tariff on Canada from Aug 1

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced a steep 35% tariff on Canadian imports, which will take effect from August 1. This sharp increase from the current 25% rate is part of a broader effort by the United States to put pressure on Canada over alleged trade imbalances and drug trafficking concerns. Trump, in an official […]

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Rubio Expresses Frustration After Ukraine Peace Talks Falter

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

US Senator Marco Rubio has expressed deep frustration after the latest peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ended with no meaningful progress. Rubio had participated in the discussions during a diplomatic visit to Southeast Asia, where high-level meetings were held with the aim of finding a resolution to the ongoing war. One of the key […]

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European Court Finds Russia Guilty of Grave Rights Violations in Ukraine

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

A precedent-setting decision by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has concluded that Russia committed systematic and severe violations of international law in Ukraine from May 2014 through September 2022. Widespread Abuses The Court found Russia accountable for a range of egregious acts, including extrajudicial killings, torture, unlawful detentions, forced labour,

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Rubio Affirms U.S. Indo‑Pacific Commitment Amid Trade Tensions

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on his inaugural official tour of the Asia-Pacific, currently meeting with ASEAN foreign ministers in Kuala Lumpur. His mission arrives at a pivotal moment, as the United States seeks to reaffirm its strategic presence in the region even while facing mounting trade friction. Rubio Asia During high-level dialogues, […]

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All 31 Workers Rescued After Wilmington Tunnel Collapse in Los Angeles

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

A dramatic early-evening tunnel collapse in Wilmington, Los Angeles, ended on a positive note as all 31 trapped workers were successfully rescued—a remarkable outcome considering the collapse occurred nearly 400 feet underground. The incident took place around 8 p.m., during work on a major wastewater tunnel being constructed beneath North Figueroa Street, part of a larger

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Hamas to Release Ten Hostages Amid Ongoing Gaza Ceasefire Efforts

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

A significant development emerged in the Gaza conflict as Hamas has agreed to release ten Israeli captives, marking a tentative breakthrough in intensified ceasefire negotiations. The move represents a rare gesture of compromise amid protracted discussions that remain hamstrung by deep-seated disagreements over key terms such as the establishment of humanitarian corridors,

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Indian Officials to Visit Washington for Crucial Tariff Talks with U.S.

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

India is preparing to send a senior-level trade delegation to Washington next week to engage in high-stakes negotiations with the United States, as both sides race to finalize a trade agreement before the August 1 deadline imposed by President Donald Trump. The move comes amid mounting pressure to prevent the imposition of steep new tariffs […]

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U.S. Sanctions UN Expert Albanese Over Israel Criticism

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

The United States has imposed sanctions on Francesca Albanese, the UN Special Rapporteur for human rights in the occupied Palestinian territories, following her outspoken condemnation of Israel’s actions in Gaza and her advocacy at the International Criminal Court. The move intensifies a growing clash between Washington and the United Nations’ human rights bodies. Albanese

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Ukraine Repels Russian Drone Wave Over Kyiv Overnight

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

In a tense overnight escalation, Ukrainian air defence systems intercepted a fresh barrage of Russian drones and missiles targeting Kyiv. The assault, described as one of the most intense in recent weeks, prompted both casualties and infrastructure damage, even as the first U.S. arms shipments since the latest pause began to arrive. Kyiv Drone Strike […]