International

Lee Jae-myung Elected South Korea’s President Amid Crisis

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a landmark political shift, Lee Jae-myung has been elected as the 14th President of South Korea, securing 49.42% of the vote in a snap election held on June 3, 2025. The election was triggered after the impeachment and removal of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, whose brief imposition of martial law in December 2024 […]

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India’s Russian Arms Deals Strain US Ties, But Trade Progresses

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

India’s continued defense purchases from Russia have drawn concern from the United States, with top American officials admitting that the arms relationship has at times strained diplomatic ties. While the U.S. acknowledges India’s historic dependence on Russian military hardware, the current expectation is that New Delhi will gradually diversify its sources. Commerce

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India and UK Deepen Strategic Ties with High-Level Talks

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

India and the United Kingdom held a round of high-level consultations in New Delhi aimed at enhancing their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The discussions were led by India’s Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri and Sir Oliver Robbins, Permanent Under-Secretary of the UK’s Foreign Office. The meeting covered a wide array of bilateral issues, reaffirming both nations’

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Trump Hikes Steel and Aluminum Tariffs to 50%

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a move set to intensify global trade tensions, former U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a sharp increase in tariffs on imported steel and aluminum, raising them from 25% to 50%. The decision, part of his renewed push to revive U.S. manufacturing and protect domestic industries, has already triggered alarm across major trading partners […]

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Chinese Researchers Charged with Smuggling Agroterrorism Fungus into U.S.

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

In a significant national security case, two Chinese nationals, Yunqing Jian and Zunyong Liu, have been charged by U.S. authorities for allegedly smuggling a dangerous biological pathogen, Fusarium graminearum, into the United States. This fungus is known to cause Fusarium head blight, a disease affecting vital crops like wheat, barley, maize, and rice, leading to […]

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Three Missing Indians Rescued in Iran Hostage Operation

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Three Indian nationals from Punjab who had gone missing in Iran earlier this month have been rescued by Iranian police in a successful operation against their captors. The Iranian Embassy in India confirmed the news, stating that the three were freed following police action in Varamin, a city located in south Tehran. According to Iranian […]

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Pakistan’s 18% Defence Budget Hike Amid Economic Crisis

By BPN News Desk June 4, 2025

Pakistan has announced an 18% increase in its defence budget for the fiscal year 2025-26, raising the allocation to over Rs 2.5 trillion. This decision comes amid ongoing negotiations with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), which has expressed concerns over the country’s fiscal priorities during its economic crisis. The proposed hike in defence spending has […]

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Jaish Commander Abdul Aziz Found Dead Under Mysterious Circumstances

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

In a significant development for regional counter-terrorism efforts, senior Jaish-e-Mohammed commander Abdul Aziz Esar has been found dead under mysterious circumstances in Bahawalpur, Pakistan. The news has triggered speculation and intrigue, given Aziz’s long-standing role in operational planning and indoctrination within the Pakistan-based terror network. Aziz was

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Gilgit-Baltistan Protesters Block CPEC Route Amid Rising Discontent

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

Thousands of residents across Gilgit-Baltistan have launched a large-scale blockade of the Karakoram Highway, cutting off one of the most strategic arteries of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). The protest, entering its third day, is a direct response to the Pakistani federal government’s trade restrictions and customs delays at the Khunjerab Pass, which

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North Korea Upgrades Military with Russian Aid Amid Ukraine War

By BPN News Desk June 3, 2025

North Korea is undergoing a rapid military transformation, largely enabled by its growing partnership with Russia amid the ongoing Ukraine conflict. This alliance, formed out of mutual necessity, is reshaping Pyongyang’s defense capabilities and giving it unprecedented access to advanced technology and frontline combat experience. Military Barter: Artillery for Tech As