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Trump Terminates Trade Talks With Canada

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

President Donald Trump has declared that trade negotiations with Canada are “terminated” after an advertisement aired in the United States criticising his tariff policies. The ad, funded by Ontario officials, featured clips from a 1987 Ronald Reagan speech that were edited to highlight opposition to U.S. tariffs. Trump Calls Ad Misleading Trump denounced the commercial

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White House Defends $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

The White House has defended its decision to impose a $100,000 one-time fee on each new H-1B visa application, describing it as a lawful measure aimed at curbing fraud and abuse in the system. The fee will apply only to fresh petitions filed after the latest lottery round, not to existing visa holders. Aim to […]

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Pakistan Navy, Saudi Forces Seize Huge Drug Haul

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

A major joint operation by the Pakistan Navy and Saudi Arabia’s security forces has led to the seizure of narcotics worth nearly US $972 million in the Arabian Sea. The effort was praised by the U.S. Central Command as a significant contribution to regional maritime security. Operation Conducted by PNS Yarmook The Pakistani warship PNS […]

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EU Leaders Show Strong Support for Ukraine

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

European Union leaders convened in Brussels and reaffirmed their support for President Volodymyr Zelenskiy as the war with Russia continues. The summit endorsed a plan to provide about €140 billion in financial assistance to Ukraine over the next two years, using frozen Russian assets as a funding base. Zelenskiy Urges Swift Action Ukrainian President Volodymyr […]

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Putin Denounces U.S. Sanctions on Russian Oil Majors

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has sharply criticized the United States for imposing sanctions on Russia’s largest oil producers, Rosneft and Lukoil. He described the move as an “unfriendly act” that will have consequences but insisted that Russia will not bow to foreign pressure. Putin Says Russia Will Not Act Under Pressure Putin declared that “no […]

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Oil Price Soars After US Sanctions on Russian Crude Producers

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

Global oil prices surged significantly after the Donald Trump administration announced new sanctions targeting the two largest Russian oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil. These companies together account for a major portion of Russia’s oil output, raising concern about future supply tightness in global markets. Brent Crude Rises Sharply In the wake of the sanctions, the

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Russia Condemns EU Sanctions as “Counterproductive”

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

Russia’s Foreign Ministry criticised the latest sanctions package imposed by the European Union (EU), labelling the measures “illegal” and claiming they will hurt Europe more than Russia itself. The ministry also threatened “a painful response” should any attempt be made to seize Russian assets frozen in European financial institutions. Key Issues Cited Moscow argued the

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Pakistani Taliban Threatens Army Chief Asim Munir

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

The militant group Tehreek‑e‑Taliban Pakistan (TTP) has released a series of videos threatening Pakistan’s Army Chief Asim Munir, stating “Face us if you are a man” in one clip issued by a commander identified as Commander Kazim. The message urged senior officers to lead troops personally into battle rather than dispatching soldiers. Attack Claims and Pakistani […]

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INS Trikand Responds to Fire on Vessel Off Djibouti

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

India’s naval frigate INS Trikand conducted a firefighting and rescue operation after the Cameroon-flagged carrier MT Falcon caught fire off the coast of Djibouti in the Gulf of Aden. The incident occurred roughly 113 nautical miles southeast of Aden, Yemen, while the vessel was en route from Oman to Djibouti. Crew Evacuated and Casualties The MT Falcon […]

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Mosquitoes Detected in Iceland for First Time

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

For the first time in recorded history, mosquitoes have been found on the island nation of Iceland. Entomologists confirmed three specimens of the species Culiseta annulata—one male and two females—captured in mid-October in the valley of Kjós near Reykjavík. What the Experts Say Scientists say the discovery likely reflects warming temperatures and milder winters in […]