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Macron Unveils Indo-Pacific Strategy, Strengthens Ties with India

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron has laid out a sharpened Indo-Pacific strategy focused on reinforcing partnerships with regional powers, placing India at the heart of this recalibrated approach. Addressing the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 31, Macron declared, “We want to go further, particularly with India,” as he underlined France’s ambitions to act as a […]

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Magnitude 6.1 Earthquake Strikes Hokkaido, Japan, No Tsunami Alert

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 6.1 hit off the eastern coast of Japan’s Hokkaido island on May 31, 2025. The tremor struck at approximately 2:07 PM local time, with the epicenter located around 77 kilometers south of the city of Kushiro. According to the Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA), the quake originated at a […]

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Hegseth Warns of ‘Imminent’ China Threat to Taiwan at Asia Summit

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has issued a stark warning that China poses an “imminent” threat to Taiwan and is preparing its military to potentially alter the balance of power in Asia through force. Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, Hegseth made it clear that while the U.S. is not seeking conflict, it […]

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Joe Biden Speaks Publicly After Cancer Diagnosis, Says “Feeling Good”

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

In his first public appearance since being diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer, former U.S. President Joe Biden delivered a heartfelt address on Memorial Day in New Castle, Delaware. Standing before a solemn crowd, Biden reassured Americans of his resilience, stating, “My bones are strong, I’m feeling good.” He confirmed that the cancer, although aggressive and […]

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India Seeks U.S. Support to Re-List Pakistan on FATF Grey List

By BPN News Desk June 1, 2025

In a strategic move to curb cross-border terrorism, India is actively pursuing diplomatic channels to have Pakistan reinstated on the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. This initiative gained momentum during Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri’s recent visit to Washington, where he engaged with U.S. officials to discuss enhanced cooperation in

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UN Watchdog Reports Iran’s Escalating Uranium Enrichment; Israel Urges Immediate Action

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has reported that Iran has sharply increased its stockpile of highly enriched uranium, now standing at 408.6 kilograms enriched to 60% purity. This marks a 50% rise from February levels and brings Iran dangerously close to weapons-grade capability, which begins at 90% enrichment. IAEA Director General Rafael Grossi stressed

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North Korea Sent Missiles and Troops to Aid Russia in Ukraine War

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

According to a new report by the Multilateral Sanctions Monitoring Team (MSMT), North Korea transferred over 100 Hwasong-11A ballistic missiles and approximately nine million rounds of ammunition to Russia between September 2023 and December 2024. These munitions were reportedly used by Russian forces to strike key Ukrainian cities including Kyiv and Zaporizhzhia,

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US Supreme Court Lets Trump End Migrant Parole Program

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

In a major legal and humanitarian development, the U.S. Supreme Court has permitted the Trump administration to end the CHNV parole program, a Biden-era initiative that granted temporary legal status to migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela. The decision, delivered through an unsigned emergency order, overturns a lower court injunction that had blocked the

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Russia Alleges Quad Nations Are Forcing India Into Military Bloc

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has accused the United States, Japan, and Australia—key members of the Quad grouping—of attempting to convert the alliance from an economic and trade-oriented platform into a military bloc. In a sharp statement made on May 30, 2025, Lavrov alleged that these countries are pressuring India to participate in joint military […]

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Trump’s Pakistan Crypto Deal Triggers US Senate Investigation

By BPN News Desk May 31, 2025

 The U.S. Senate has opened a formal investigation into a controversial cryptocurrency agreement between World Liberty Financial Inc. (WLFI)—a firm closely tied to President Donald Trump—and Pakistan’s newly formed Pakistan Crypto Council (PCC). The deal, signed on April 26, 2025, has raised questions over timing, legality, and ethical transparency, particularly as it