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Fire Forces Evacuation At COP30 Venue

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

A fire broke out at the main venue of the COP30 climate conference in Belém, Brazil, prompting a full evacuation and briefly halting negotiations. Officials said the blaze was controlled within minutes, and thirteen people were treated for smoke inhalation. How The Incident Unfolded The fire originated in the Blue Zone pavilion, the area where […]

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PM Modi Heads To South Africa For G20 Summit

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to Johannesburg, South Africa, from November 21 to 23 to participate in the 20th G20 Summit, the first time the forum is hosted in Africa. During the three-day visit, he will engage in key sessions of the summit and conduct bilateral meetings with world leaders. Agenda And […]

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Pakistan PM Hails U.S. Panel Report On May Conflict

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

Pakistan’s Prime Minister, Shehbaz Sharif, has welcomed a recent report submitted to the U.S. Congress that highlights Islamabad’s role in the May conflict with India. Speaking at an event in Pakistan-administered Kashmir, Sharif described the findings as validation of Pakistan’s position, and commended the country’s armed forces for their performance during the four-day

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US, UK, Australia Sanction Russian Cyber Firm Media Land

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The United States, United Kingdom and Australia have announced coordinated sanctions against Russia-based web infrastructure provider Media Land. Officials allege the company offered “bulletproof hosting” services that helped cybercriminal groups carry out ransomware attacks on critical institutions across multiple countries. What The Sanctions Target The sanctions include

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Trump Claims Again He Averted India-Pakistan Nuclear War

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

US President Donald Trump has claimed that he prevented a nuclear conflict between India and Pakistan by threatening both countries with a 350 per cent tariff. He said he intervened amid escalating tensions and asserted that India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi later called him, saying the crisis had been defused. What He Claimed Trump stated […]

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India Steps Up Tanker Bookings for Middle East Oil

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Indian oil refiners have sharply increased the chartering of crude oil tankers from the Middle East as they brace for potential disruptions in Russian oil supplies. With new U.S. sanctions on major Russian producers set to take effect on November 21, refiners are securing additional vessels for late November and December loading from Saudi Arabia, […]

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UK Warns Russia After Spy Ship Targets RAF Pilots

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The United Kingdom has issued a strong warning to Russia after the intelligence-gathering vessel Yantar allegedly directed laser beams at Royal Air Force (RAF) pilots flying near its position north of Scotland. Defence Secretary John Healey said the incident was “deeply dangerous” and confirmed that the UK has deployed a Royal Navy frigate along with […]

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PM Modi to Attend G20 Summit in South Africa

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will travel to Johannesburg from November 21 to 23 to participate in the G20 Leaders’ Summit hosted by South Africa. The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed that the Prime Minister will attend all plenary sessions and present India’s positions on global economic recovery, sustainable development and issues affecting the Global South. […]

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US Approves $700 Million Air-Defence Sale to Taiwan

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The United States has confirmed a potential sale of an advanced air-defence missile system to Taiwan valued at nearly US $700 million. The deal is reported to involve the NASAMS (National Advanced Surface-to‐Air Missile System) medium-range air-defence solution, manufactured by RTX Corporation, which is already operational in Ukraine’s ongoing conflict. Strategic Context

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US Peace Draft Suggests Ukraine Cede Territory

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

A reported US-drafted peace proposal aimed at ending the Russia-Ukraine war includes terms that would require Ukraine to cede territory currently under Russian control and agree to reduce certain military capabilities. The 28-point framework is said to include limits on future weapons imports and security arrangements that align heavily with Russian demands. The proposal