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United States Renames Its Indo-Pacific Command as the US Pacific Command

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2026

The United States has renamed its Indo-Pacific Command as the US Pacific Command, reversing a 2018 change that had highlighted the growing strategic importance of India and the wider Indian Ocean region in American defence planning. US Pacific Command Name Restored The US military said the command would return to its earlier name, US Pacific […]

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Trump Warns Iran Deal Is Not Final

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump said the proposed agreement with Iran was not final and warned that Washington could resume military action if Tehran failed to meet expectations under the memorandum of understanding. Trump Says Iran Deal Is Not Final Trump said the US-Iran understanding remained a memorandum of understanding and not a permanent settlement. Speaking […]

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Leaked US-Iran Draft Promises Sanctions Relief

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2026

A leaked draft memorandum on a proposed US-Iran agreement says Tehran would pledge not to pursue nuclear weapons, while Washington would offer phased sanctions relief and support for a major economic financing package. US Iran Deal Draft Mentions No Nuclear Bomb The reported draft says Iran would reaffirm that it will not seek or develop […]

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Zelenskyy Says G7 Discussed Russia Sanctions

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said G7 leaders discussed further sanctions on Russia during the summit in France, as Kyiv continues to seek stronger international pressure on Moscow to end the war. G7 Russia Sanctions Discussed By Leaders Zelenskyy said G7 leaders discussed additional sanctions aimed at increasing pressure on Russia. The proposed measures could

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Trump Criticises Israel Tactics In Lebanon

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump has publicly criticised Israel’s military tactics in Lebanon, saying strikes on residential buildings while targeting Hezbollah militants were causing civilian deaths and damaging wider diplomatic efforts. Trump Criticises Israel Tactics In Lebanon Trump said Israel’s approach in Lebanon had gone too far, particularly when apartment buildings were

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Assam Man Returned By Bangladesh After Border Row

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2026

An Indian man from Assam’s Cachar district was returned to Indian authorities by Bangladesh late on Tuesday after he was allegedly taken away from near the India-Bangladesh border while collecting grass in the Zero Point area. Assam Man Returned By Bangladesh Authorities The man has been identified as Ranjit Das, a resident of Cachar district […]

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PM Modi Warns Of Trust Deficit At G7

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi told the G7 Outreach Session in France that the world is facing a serious “trust deficit,” calling mutual trust the most important foundation for global cooperation. His remarks came as he attended the summit in Evian, where US President Donald Trump was also present. Modi G7 Trust Deficit Remark Addressing world […]

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Trump May Release US-Iran Deal Early

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2026

US Vice President JD Vance has said President Donald Trump may release details of the US-Iran agreement before its expected in-person signing on Friday, as questions remain over the deal’s scope and implementation. Trump may release US Iran deal Vance said Trump could make the agreement public before Friday, when the document is expected to […]

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Iran, US Finalise MoU To End War

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2026

Tehran and Washington have electronically finalised a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending the Iran war, with Iran’s Supreme National Security Council saying the deal covers fighting on all fronts, including Lebanon. Iran US MoU signed electronically Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said the memorandum of understanding between Iran and the United States has

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B-52 Crash Kills Eight At US Air Base

By BPN News Desk June 16, 2026

A B-52 bomber crashed shortly after takeoff during a routine test mission at Edwards Air Force Base in Southern California, killing all eight people on board, US military officials said. B-52 bomber crash at Edwards Air Force Base The aircraft went down on Monday in the Mojave Desert near the runway at Edwards Air Force […]