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Putin Announces Temporary Easter Ceasefire in Ukraine Amid Ongoing Hostilities

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has announced a 30-hour unilateral ceasefire in Ukraine to mark Orthodox Easter. The truce, which began at 6 p.m. Moscow time on Saturday, is set to end at midnight on Sunday. Declaring the move as a humanitarian gesture, Putin called on Ukraine to match the pause in military activity. However, he […]

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US-Iran Nuclear Talks in Rome Yield Progress, Oman Talks Next

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2025

The second round of indirect nuclear talks between the United States and Iran concluded in Rome on April 19, 2025, with both sides agreeing to continue discussions at a more technical level. The negotiations, which lasted nearly four hours, were hosted at the Omani Embassy in Rome and facilitated by Oman’s foreign ministry. While tensions […]

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Earthquake in Afghanistan Sends Tremors Across Delhi-NCR

By BPN News Desk April 20, 2025

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Afghanistan-Tajikistan border region on Saturday afternoon, causing tremors across parts of northern India. The quake occurred around 12:17 PM IST and was strongly felt in Delhi-NCR, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, and Haryana. People in high-rise buildings experienced swaying objects and briefly evacuated as a precaution. The earthquake’s

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China Says It’s Ready to Import More from India, Urges Equal Treatment for Chinese Firms

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

China has signaled its willingness to import more Indian goods in an effort to address the long-standing trade imbalance between the two nations. In a statement released during ongoing diplomatic and economic engagements, Beijing said it is open to expanding market access for Indian exports, especially in sectors like pharmaceuticals, agricultural products, and services.

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U.S. May Abandon Peace Mediation Efforts in Russia-Ukraine Conflict

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

The United States is reportedly prepared to withdraw from efforts to mediate a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine, reflecting growing frustration over the lack of diplomatic progress and changing geopolitical calculations. According to recent reports, U.S. officials no longer see themselves as essential intermediaries in the stalled negotiations, especially as both

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India Seeks Deeper UK Collaboration in Defence Innovation

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

India’s Defence Secretary Giridhar Aramane has called upon the United Kingdom’s defence industry to explore strategic partnerships with Indian defence startups, emphasizing co-development and co-production as key pillars for future cooperation. His remarks came during a high-level interaction with UK defence stakeholders, as part of the India-UK Defence

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SpaceX Tapped for Ambitious U.S. Missile Defense Project

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2025

Elon Musk’s SpaceX has reportedly emerged as the leading contender to build the ambitious new missile defense system proposed by former U.S. President Donald Trump, dubbed the “Golden Dome.” This futuristic shield is envisioned as an all-encompassing protective layer over the United States, inspired by Israel’s Iron Dome but designed for a much larger scale […]

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U.S. Arrests Alleged Khalistani Terrorist in California After Rana Extradition

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

In a significant move following the extradition of Tahawwur Rana to India, U.S. authorities have arrested an alleged Khalistani terrorist in California, marking another breakthrough in international counter-terror cooperation. The suspect, whose identity is yet to be officially disclosed, was reportedly linked to pro-Khalistan extremist activities and is believed to have

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Bangladesh Demands Apology and $4.3 Billion Wealth Share from Pakistan Over 1971 Genocide

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

In a bold diplomatic move, Bangladesh has formally renewed its demand for an unconditional apology from Pakistan over the 1971 genocide and the atrocities committed during the country’s war of independence. Alongside the apology, Dhaka is also pressing Islamabad for its share of the undivided pre-1971 national wealth, estimated at $4.3 billion. The demand was […]

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Russia Removes Taliban from Terror List, Signals New Afghanistan Policy

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2025

Russia has officially removed the Taliban from its list of banned terrorist organizations, marking a significant shift in its diplomatic approach toward Afghanistan. The announcement, made by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov, reflects a growing recognition of the Taliban’s de facto governance over Afghanistan and signals Moscow’s intention to normalize relations with