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Pakistan Says Mecca Pact Could Activate Over Houthis

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2026

Pakistan has warned that continued Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia could trigger the recently signed Mecca Joint Defence Agreement between Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye, as fighting in Yemen spills deeper into the wider Middle East conflict. Pakistan Warns Mecca Defence Pact Could Be Activated Defence Minister Khawaja Asif said the agreement could become operational

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Iran Strike Damages US Warplanes at Jordan Base

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2026

Several US military aircraft were damaged in an Iranian attack on the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base in Jordan, including an A-10 Thunderbolt that suffered severe wing damage and around eight F-15 fighter jets that were lightly damaged according to reports. Iranian Strike Damages US Aircraft in Jordan The attack targeted the Muwaffaq Salti Air Base […]

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Trump Says Iran War Could End After US Midterms

By BPN News Desk September 10, 2026

US President Donald Trump has predicted that the conflict with Iran will end immediately after the November midterm elections, claiming Tehran is attempting to prolong the confrontation to influence American voters. Trump Links Iran War to US Midterm Elections Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump said he believed the war would end shortly after Americans […]

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US Bans Canadian Imports as Trade War Escalates

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2026

The United States will ban imports of certain Canadian alcoholic beverages, dairy products and motor vehicles from September 29, sharply escalating the trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa after negotiations between the neighbouring countries broke down. Trump Expands Canada Trade Measures President Donald Trump signed separate proclamations targeting Canadian

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Russia Hopes BRICS Can Bridge Iran-UAE Divide

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2026

Russia has expressed confidence that the BRICS Summit in New Delhi can help bridge differences between Iran and the United Arab Emirates over the West Asia conflict and allow members to reach consensus on a joint declaration. Iran-UAE Differences Complicate BRICS Declaration Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said disagreements between Iran and the UAE had made […]

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US Says Five Iranian Oil Tankers Destroyed

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2026

The United States military says it has destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after renewed Iranian missile attacks on a US Navy warship, triggering retaliatory strikes by Tehran against American military targets in Jordan and further escalation around the Strait of Hormuz. US Military Destroys Five Iranian Oil Tankers US Central Command said American forces struck […]

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Nepal Cracks Down on Abuse of Flood Survivors

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

Nepal has launched a crackdown on online abuse targeting survivors and families affected by last month’s deadly Bhotekoshi floods, with Prime Minister Balendra Shah warning that authorities will show “no leniency” towards people who mock or harass those already suffering. Nepal Cyber Bureau Forms 10-Member Investigation Team Nepal’s Cyber Bureau has formed a 10-member team

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Report Claims UAE Warned Netanyahu Before October 7

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was allegedly warned by UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan about a major Hamas operation roughly a week and a half before the October 7, 2023 attack, according to a new investigation. Netanyahu’s office has rejected the claim as an “absolute lie”. UAE Leader Allegedly Warned Netanyahu of Hamas […]

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Russian Strikes Hit Kyiv After Brief Attack Pause

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

Russia launched a large-scale drone and missile attack on Kyiv early Tuesday, killing at least three people and injuring 16, ending a brief pause in strikes on the Ukrainian capital during a visit by US peace envoys. Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Hit Kyiv The overnight assault involved ballistic and cruise missiles as well as […]

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PM Modi, Putin to Hold Talks Ahead of BRICS Summit

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to hold bilateral talks in New Delhi on September 11, a day before the BRICS Summit begins, with defence, trade, nuclear energy and wider strategic cooperation expected to dominate the agenda. Modi-Putin Talks Set for September 11 The meeting has been confirmed by the […]