Asia International

India, Maldives Sign $400 Million Currency Swap Deal to Boost Economic Ties

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

India and the Maldives on Monday signed a currency swap agreement worth $400 million, aimed at helping the island nation overcome foreign exchange reserve challenges and bolstering economic cooperation between the two countries. This agreement was part of a series of initiatives announced during Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s four-day state visit to India. Key

International

Protester Sets Himself on Fire Outside White House Amid Anti-Israel Protests

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

A man set himself on fire outside the White House on Saturday during a protest against the ongoing war in Gaza. The incident occurred as thousands marched across cities like Washington and Los Angeles, calling for an immediate ceasefire in the devastating conflict that has now entered its twelfth month. Global Protests Demand Ceasefire in […]

Americas International

Trinidad & Tobago Adopts UPI-Based Real-Time Payments Platform

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Trinidad and Tobago has officially become the first Caribbean nation to embrace a real-time payments platform based on India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) technology. The milestone agreement was signed between the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Digital Transformation on September 26, marking a significant step

International Middle East

Egypt Backs France’s Call to Halt Arms Exports to Israel

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Egypt has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron’s call to halt the export of arms to Israel, citing concerns over the Israeli military’s violations of international law and humanitarian norms in Gaza and Lebanon. This development comes amid rising tensions and increased civilian casualties in both conflict zones, with many of the victims reported to be […]

Asia International

Maldives President Assures India: Will Not Compromise Security

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu, currently on a four-day state visit to India, assured New Delhi that the Maldives will never take any action that could undermine India’s security interests. The statement comes as both countries seek to reset their diplomatic relations amid the Maldives’ economic challenges and its growing ties with China. Maldives Seeks to […]

International Middle East

Macron Criticizes Israeli Ground Operations, Netanyahu Responds

By Editor - News Desk October 6, 2024

French President Emmanuel Macron expressed his concern over Israel’s ongoing military operations and urged for a return to a political solution instead of escalating the conflict further. During an interview with a local media outlet, Macron emphasized that France is not supplying any weapons to the region and regretted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s decision

International Middle East

Emirates Airlines Bans Pagers and Walkie-Talkies After Lebanon Attacks

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2024

Dubai-based Emirates Airlines has announced a ban on passengers carrying pagers and walkie-talkies on its flights, following last month’s explosions in Lebanon involving communication devices. The ban applies to all passengers traveling to, from, or via Dubai. The airline released a statement on its website on Friday, stating, “All passengers are prohibited from

International

Al-Qaeda Attack Kills 600 Civilians in Burkina Faso’s Barsalogho

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2024

In one of the deadliest massacres in Burkina Faso’s history, around 600 civilians were killed in an attack carried out by members affiliated with Al-Qaeda in the town of Barsalogho on August 24. According to multiple sources, including a French government security assessment, the attackers targeted residents as they dug protective trenches around the town. […]

Americas International

Brazil’s Supreme Court Delays X’s Return Over Fine Payment Dispute

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2024

Brazil’s Supreme Court has postponed its decision on allowing social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) to resume operations in the country, citing that the pending fines were paid to the incorrect bank account. The delay extends X’s suspension, which has been in place since late August due to non-compliance with court orders related […]

International Middle East

Trump Urges Israel to Target Iran’s Nuclear Sites Amid Rising Tensions

By BPN News Desk October 5, 2024

In a controversial statement, former U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Israel to consider targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, suggesting it would be a “just” response to recent missile attacks launched by Tehran. Trump made these remarks on Friday while addressing supporters at a town hall event in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Trump Advocates Strikes on […]