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Rubio Meets China’s Wang Yi, Calls Talks Positive

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on July 11 in Kuala Lumpur during the East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum. This was their first in-person meeting since Rubio took office earlier this year, marking a key step in resuming diplomatic communication amid growing tensions between the two nations. […]

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Israel’s Defence Minister Warns Iran of New Strikes

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

Israel’s Defence Minister Israel Katz has issued a strong warning to Iran, stating that Israel will not hesitate to launch another military strike if it feels threatened again. Speaking at a graduation event for the Israeli Air Force, Katz said the country’s “long arm” is capable of reaching the heart of Iran, including cities like […]

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Activist Khalil Files $20M Claim Against Trump

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian-born activist and permanent U.S. resident, has submitted a formal claim seeking $20 million in damages from the U.S. government. He was held in an ICE detention centre in Louisiana for 104 days after his arrest from his Manhattan home on March 8 under a Cold War–era law. Allegations Span Multiple Grievances […]

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Ukrainian Intelligence Colonel Shot Dead in Kyiv

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

A senior officer of Ukraine’s Security Service (SBU) was shot and killed on July 10 in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district. CCTV footage shows a masked assailant opening fire in broad daylight before fleeing. Kyiv police and the SBU have launched an investigation to trace the shooter. Victim Identified as Colonel Ivan Voronych Although official confirmation is […]

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Netanyahu Warns: Hamas Must Be Eliminated if Ceasefire Negotiations Fail

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has issued a stern warning that if the ongoing ceasefire negotiations fail, Israel will resume full-scale military operations in Gaza. The proposed 60-day ceasefire deal, mediated by global partners, hinges on Hamas agreeing to key conditions, including disarmament and the release of Israeli hostages. No Future for Hamas in Gaza,

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Brazil Threatens 50% Tariff on US goods in Response from Aug

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has warned that Brazil will impose a 50% tariff on US goods if Washington follows through on its proposed tariff hike on Brazilian imports starting August 1. Lula said Brazil remains open to diplomatic talks but made it clear that if negotiations fail, his government will invoke the […]

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US Imposes 35% Tariff on Canada from Aug 1

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced a steep 35% tariff on Canadian imports, which will take effect from August 1. This sharp increase from the current 25% rate is part of a broader effort by the United States to put pressure on Canada over alleged trade imbalances and drug trafficking concerns. Trump, in an official […]

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Rubio Expresses Frustration After Ukraine Peace Talks Falter

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

US Senator Marco Rubio has expressed deep frustration after the latest peace talks between Ukraine and Russia ended with no meaningful progress. Rubio had participated in the discussions during a diplomatic visit to Southeast Asia, where high-level meetings were held with the aim of finding a resolution to the ongoing war. One of the key […]

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European Court Finds Russia Guilty of Grave Rights Violations in Ukraine

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

A precedent-setting decision by the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has concluded that Russia committed systematic and severe violations of international law in Ukraine from May 2014 through September 2022. Widespread Abuses The Court found Russia accountable for a range of egregious acts, including extrajudicial killings, torture, unlawful detentions, forced labour,

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Rubio Affirms U.S. Indo‑Pacific Commitment Amid Trade Tensions

By BPN News Desk July 10, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is on his inaugural official tour of the Asia-Pacific, currently meeting with ASEAN foreign ministers in Kuala Lumpur. His mission arrives at a pivotal moment, as the United States seeks to reaffirm its strategic presence in the region even while facing mounting trade friction. Rubio Asia During high-level dialogues, […]