International

US Slaps 17 % Tariff On Mexican Tomatoes

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The United States has officially imposed a 17% anti-dumping duty on fresh tomato imports from Mexico, ending a long-standing agreement that had previously suspended such tariffs. The move came into effect on July 14 and is part of a broader effort to protect American agriculture. This marks the termination of a 2019 agreement—originally built on […]

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SC Clears Way For Trump To Cut Education Dept

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Trump administration, allowing it to proceed with a major restructuring of the Department of Education, including the planned layoff of around 1,400 employees. The decision overturns a lower court’s injunction that had temporarily blocked the move. The ruling, passed by a 6–3 majority, now […]

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Jaishankar Meets Xi After Border De‑escalation

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on July 15, marking the first senior-level India-China engagement since the deadly Galwan Valley clash in 2020. The meeting took place during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ gathering. Jaishankar’s visit comes after a gradual process of military disengagement,

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Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs On Russia

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that his administration will impose 100% tariffs on all Russian exports if Russia does not agree to a Ukraine ceasefire within 50 days. The ultimatum also includes secondary sanctions on countries that continue to import Russian oil, marking a sharp escalation in economic pressure on Moscow. Speaking at a […]

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India Gears Up as US Tariffs Boost Exports

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

India is set to benefit from higher U.S. import duties on countries like China, Canada, and Mexico, says NITI Aayog. A recent report shows that in 22 of the top 30 product categories, India’s goods are now more competitive in the U.S. market due to tariff differences—covering sectors like chemicals, textiles, electronics, seafood, and pharmaceuticals. […]

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Iran Seeks Clarity Before Resuming US Nuclear Talks

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

Iran’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed that discussions with the United States on a new nuclear agreement have not been scheduled. A spokesperson stated there is no agreed time, date or place for talks to resume, and Tehran will only proceed once it is confident the negotiations will be effective. Security Guarantees Needed Iranian officials emphasised […]

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Quad, 15 Nations Kick Off Drill In Australia

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

Australia has launched the 11th edition of Exercise Talisman Sabre, its largest-ever military exercise. More than 35,000 personnel from 19 countries have gathered to train over three weeks in coordinated operations. This includes the Quad nations—India, the US, Japan, and Australia—along with 15 other partners. Wide Geographic Coverage The drills are taking place across

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Sectarian Clashes Kill Dozens In Syria’s Sweida

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

At least 30 people have been killed and over 100 injured in violent sectarian clashes in Sweida, a city in southern Syria. The fighting broke out between members of the Druze community and Sunni Bedouin tribes, leading to one of the deadliest escalations in the region this year. Tensions Sparked By Abduction Incident The violence […]

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Etihad Urges Caution On Boeing 787 Fuel Switches

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

Etihad Airways has issued a safety advisory to pilots operating Boeing 787 Dreamliners, asking them to exercise extra caution while handling the fuel control switches and nearby components. The airline emphasised the risk of unintended switch activation that could affect engine performance. Fleet-Wide Inspection Ordered Etihad has also ordered a technical inspection of all

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US May Deport Migrants With 6‑Hour Notice

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

The United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has implemented a policy that allows authorities to deport migrants to third countries with just six hours’ notice in certain cases. This marks a significant shift from the earlier 24-hour minimum notice period that gave migrants time to respond. The policy applies to migrants who cannot be […]