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US Lawmaker Confronts Pakistan Over Terror Links, Minority Rights

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

During a high-level meeting in Washington, U.S. Congressman Brad Sherman delivered pointed criticism to a Pakistani delegation led by former Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari. The meeting, intended to foster diplomatic engagement, turned into an uncomfortable moment for the Pakistani side as Sherman raised hard-hitting issues related to terrorism, human rights, and

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India-US Trade Talks Extended Amid July 9 Deadline Pressure

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

Trade talks between India and the United States have been extended beyond the initial schedule as negotiators from both sides aim to finalize an interim trade agreement before the looming July 9 deadline. Senior officials, including the U.S. Trade Representative delegation and Indian Commerce Ministry’s chief negotiator Rajesh Agrawal, are engaged in intensive

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Central Asian Nations Condemn Pahalgam Attack, Back India

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

n a strong diplomatic show of support, the Foreign Ministers of Central Asian countries—Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan—joined India in unequivocally condemning the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir. The attack, which claimed 26 lives, was labeled a gross violation of international norms and a threat to regional stability. The

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Pakistan Urges India to Reinstate Indus Waters Treaty

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

Pakistan has formally urged India to restore the Indus Waters Treaty, which was suspended by New Delhi on April 23, 2025, following the Pahalgam terror attack that left 26 people dead. The appeal comes amid growing concerns over Pakistan’s water security and agricultural dependence on the Indus river system. India suspended the treaty citing Pakistan’s […]

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Russia Unleashes 400 Drones, 40 Missiles Across Ukraine

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

In one of the most intense aerial assaults since the war began, Russia launched a wave of more than 400 drones and 40 missiles across Ukraine overnight, leaving at least six people dead and over 80 others injured. The massive barrage, which struck several cities including Kyiv, Lviv, and Sumy, came as a direct response […]

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Canada’s G7 Invite to Modi Sparks Diplomatic Debate

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has extended an invitation to Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to attend the upcoming G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, scheduled for June 15–17, 2025. This move comes despite ongoing diplomatic tensions between Canada and India, stemming from allegations of Indian involvement in the 2023 assassination of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh

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Trump-Musk Feud Escalates Over Contracts, Political Rift

By BPN News Desk June 7, 2025

The public and increasingly personal feud between former U.S. President Donald Trump and Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk has sparked concern across political and business circles. The once-mutual admiration has turned into a high-profile standoff, with Trump now openly questioning Musk’s government contracts and Musk lobbing fierce personal and political accusations. Tesla

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Bangladesh to Hold National Elections in April 2026

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

Under growing domestic and international pressure, Bangladesh’s interim leader Muhammad Yunus has officially announced that national elections will be held in the first half of April 2026. The declaration comes as a significant milestone in the country’s path back to democratic governance following the dramatic ousting of longtime Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in

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Myanmar Tribe Rises Against Chinese-Backed Lead Mining Project

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

In Myanmar’s eastern Shan State, a fierce protest has erupted against a Chinese-backed lead mining project, as members of the indigenous Pradawng tribe rally to protect their ancestral land. The mining operation, spearheaded by Myanmar’s Four Star Company in partnership with a Chinese firm, has drawn outrage from the local community who fear irreversible environmental […]

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US Trade Deficit Falls to $61.6 Billion Amid Sharp Import Drop

By BPN News Desk June 6, 2025

The United States recorded a significant decline in its trade deficit for April 2025, falling to $61.6 billion from March’s steep $138.3 billion. This marks a sharp 55.5% drop, the largest monthly improvement in over a decade, and brings the deficit to its lowest point since September 2023. The primary factor behind this turnaround was […]