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Jakarta Airport Reopens After Anak Krakatau Eruption

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

Indonesia has reopened Jakarta’s main airport and four other airports after volcanic ash from Mount Anak Krakatau cleared sufficiently for flights to resume, although fresh eruptions on Tuesday have kept authorities on alert for further disruption. Jakarta Airport Reopens as Volcanic Ash Clears Soekarno-Hatta International Airport resumed operations on Tuesday after winds

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Eiffel Tower Shuts After Staff Protest Over BAPS Visit

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2026

The Eiffel Tower was temporarily closed on Monday after employees staged a walkout over allegations that female staff were moved away from their posts during a private visit by a delegation linked to the BAPS Hindu organisation. Female Eiffel Tower Staff Allegedly Sidelined The controversy stems from a Saturday visit by around 100 members associated […]

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AfD Nears Power After Saxony-Anhalt Election Win

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Germany’s far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) has scored a historic victory in the Saxony-Anhalt state election, winning 43.8% of the vote but falling three seats short of an outright parliamentary majority. AfD Wins 43.8% in Saxony-Anhalt Election The AfD is projected to hold 39 seats in the 83-member state parliament, with 42 required for a […]

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Netanyahu Orders Removal of West Bank Outposts

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered the dismantling of unauthorised settler outposts in the occupied West Bank, amid growing scrutiny over settlement activity and violence involving Israeli settlers and Palestinians. Netanyahu Targets Unauthorised West Bank Outposts The directive applies to settler outposts established without formal approval from the

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Trump Floats Renaming New Mexico ‘New America’

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

US President Donald Trump has suggested renaming the state of New Mexico as “New America”, sharing an altered map on social media in his latest proposal to change a prominent American geographic name. No formal process to rename the state has been announced. Trump Suggests ‘New America’ for New Mexico Trump shared an image on […]

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Five Killed in Amazon Cargo Plane Crash in Miami

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

At least five people were killed and five others injured after an Amazon Prime Air cargo plane overran a runway at Miami International Airport, crossed a nearby road, struck multiple vehicles and caught fire on Sunday. Amazon Cargo Plane Overruns Miami Airport Runway Prime Air Flight 7598, operated by cargo carrier 21 Air, was arriving […]

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Iran Plans New Restricted Zone in Gulf

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2026

Iran has announced plans to establish a new restricted maritime zone in the Gulf and introduce new shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating pressure on commercial shipping amid renewed military confrontation with the United States. Iran Plans New Restricted Gulf Zone Mohsen Rezaei, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, said the restricted

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India, China Hold First Arunachal Corps Talks

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2026

India and China are set to hold their first Corps Commander-level talks in the eastern sector at the Wacha-Damai border meeting point in Arunachal Pradesh on September 6, marking a significant expansion of military dialogue along the Line of Actual Control (LAC). India-China Corps Talks Move to Arunachal Pradesh The meeting will take place at […]

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Pete Hegseth Warns Iran US Could Sink Oil Tankers

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2026

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has warned that American forces will destroy and sink Iranian oil tankers if Tehran attacks US Navy vessels, as military tensions intensify around the Strait of Hormuz and Iran’s oil export infrastructure. Hegseth Warns Iran Against Targeting US Navy Hegseth issued the warning after US Central Command commander Admiral Brad […]

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Bolivia Base Blast Leaves 2 Dead, 14 Missing

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2026

At least two people have been confirmed dead and dozens injured after explosions tore through a military facility in Viacha, Bolivia, while 14 people were reported missing. Local health officials earlier estimated that the eventual death toll could be substantially higher. Bolivia Military Base Explosion Hits Viacha The explosions occurred at around 2.30 pm local […]