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Trump Demands Netanyahu’s Trial Be Cancelled, Calls It a Witch-Hunt

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy by publicly calling for the cancellation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial, denouncing it as a politically motivated “witch-hunt.” Trump’s remarks, shared via social media, also floated the idea of a presidential pardon, portraying Netanyahu as a wartime leader being persecuted

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Tharoor Meets Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in Moscow

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow during the ongoing Primakov Readings summit, a key international conference on foreign policy and global security. The meeting highlighted efforts to strengthen India-Russia relations and revive the long-dormant Russia-India-China (RIC) dialogue platform. Tharoor shared news of the meeting with

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Delhi HC Directs ₹65.9 Crore Recovery to Canada from Convicts’ Accounts

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

In a landmark order highlighting cross-border judicial cooperation, the Delhi High Court has directed the recovery and transfer of ₹65.9 crore from Indian bank accounts of convicted individuals Sanjay Madan and Vidhan Madan to the Canadian government. The ruling follows a massive fraud case involving embezzlement of public funds from the Ontario provincial government.

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NATO Pledges 5% Defence Spending Amid Rising Global Threats

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

In a landmark declaration at The Hague summit, NATO’s 32 member nations have collectively agreed to raise their annual defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, signalling the most ambitious military commitment in the alliance’s post–Cold War history. The decision reflects mounting security concerns, especially in the wake of sustained tensions with Russia and […]

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Iran’s Parliament Halts IAEA Cooperation After Strikes

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

In a defiant move reflecting escalating distrust of international oversight, Iran’s parliament has overwhelmingly voted to suspend all cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The bill passed on June 25 with 221 votes in favor and just one abstention, signaling rare consensus among Iran’s often divided lawmakers. The decision follows recent U.S. and

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Xi Jinping Set to Skip BRICS Summit Hosted by PM Modi

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping is reportedly set to skip the upcoming BRICS summit hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi later this year. This unexpected development casts a shadow over the multilateral grouping’s cohesion and underscores the widening diplomatic rift between the two Asian giants. Xi’s Likely Absence Reflects Strained Relations Tensions between

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Intel Warns Iran Could Restart Nuclear Work in Months Despite US Strikes

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

US intelligence agencies have assessed that Iran possesses the capability to restart its nuclear program within a matter of months, despite recent military strikes by the United States targeting its major nuclear facilities. The revelation raises serious questions about the long-term effectiveness of military operations aimed at halting Tehran’s nuclear ambitions and

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U.S. Raises Alarm Over Pakistan’s Development of Nuclear-Capable ICBM

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Fresh U.S. intelligence assessments suggest that Pakistan is in the advanced stages of developing a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), with a projected range sufficient to target the continental United States. This revelation has set off alarm bells in Washington, triggering diplomatic concern and renewed calls for global vigilance regarding nuclear

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Cargo Ship Morning Midas Sinks in Pacific After Fire on EV Deck

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

The Morning Midas, a Liberian-flagged cargo vessel, sank in the Pacific Ocean on June 23 after drifting for nearly three weeks due to an onboard fire that erupted on June 3. The 600-foot-long car carrier was transporting approximately 3,000 vehicles, including nearly 800 electric vehicles (EVs) and 681 hybrids, when the incident occurred roughly 415 […]

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Iran Vows to Continue Nuclear Program, Says “Game Not Over”

By BPN News Desk June 25, 2025

Iran has declared that its nuclear ambitions remain undeterred following recent US–Israeli airstrikes, asserting that the “game is not over” and confirming it still possesses significant quantities of enriched uranium. The statement comes as global concerns mount over Tehran’s ability to quickly resume its program despite military setbacks. Iran Still Has Enriched