International

Philippines Declares Fuel Emergency

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has declared a year-long national energy emergency as the impact of the Iran war begins to strain fuel availability and disrupt transport planning in the country. The move comes as officials warn of growing risks to energy supply chains, with the government preparing emergency measures to manage the distribution of […]

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Canada Says Energy Crisis Is Historic

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Canadian Energy Minister Tim Hodgson said the world is facing what he described as the biggest disruption to energy supplies in history, as the Iran war continues to shake global oil and gas markets. Speaking at CERAWeek in Houston, Hodgson argued that Canada is well placed to respond to the crisis by offering stable alternative […]

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IRGC Claims New Attacks On Israel, US Bases

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps said it had launched what it described as the 80th wave of attacks against Israel and US military positions in the region, signalling another sharp escalation in the conflict. According to Iranian state-linked reporting, the operation included missile strikes aimed at northern and central Israeli locations as well as American […]

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Trump Says Iran Agreed On Nuclear Weapon

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

US President Donald Trump said Iran has agreed it will not pursue a nuclear weapon, even as Tehran continues to publicly deny that formal negotiations with Washington are underway. His remarks come amid ongoing regional conflict and growing diplomatic efforts involving possible intermediaries, including Pakistan. The comments have added fresh attention to whether a limited

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Pakistan Offers To Host US-Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk March 25, 2026

Pakistan has publicly offered to host possible US-Iran talks, after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said Islamabad was ready to facilitate negotiations if both Washington and Tehran agree. The move drew wider attention after US President Donald Trump shared Sharif’s message, fuelling speculation that Pakistan could emerge as a venue for diplomacy as the Middle East […]

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Modi, Trump Discuss Keeping Hormuz Strait Open

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with US President Donald Trump on Tuesday, with both leaders discussing the worsening West Asia conflict and the importance of keeping the Strait of Hormuz open. The conversation underlined India’s growing concern over energy security, shipping disruption and the wider economic fallout of the crisis. Modi Trump Call Focuses On […]

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Iran Toughens Terms As Mediation Efforts Continue

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Iran has sharply hardened its negotiating position as mediation efforts continue, with Tehran now expected to demand major concessions from the United States before any serious talks can move forward. The tougher stance reflects the growing influence of hardline security thinking inside Iran as the conflict continues. Iran Hardens Negotiating Stance Iran is no longer […]

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Imran Khan Raises Bushra Bibi Prison Concerns

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has raised concerns over the treatment of his wife Bushra Bibi in prison during a rare Eid phone call with his son, marking his first public message in weeks amid growing attention on his health and ongoing incarceration. The remarks added a new emotional and political layer to the […]

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Valero Refinery Explosion Triggers Texas Alert

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

A major explosion and fire at Valero’s refinery in Port Arthur, Texas, forced nearby residents to shelter in place as emergency crews responded to the incident. Early reports indicated there were no immediate injuries, but the blast drew attention because the refinery is one of the largest fuel processing facilities on the US Gulf Coast. […]

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Iran Rejects Trump Claims Of Direct Talks

By BPN News Desk March 24, 2026

Iran has firmly denied Donald Trump’s claims that talks are underway with Washington, saying there are no direct negotiations and accusing the United States of using such messaging to buy time and shape the narrative around the conflict. The denial has deepened uncertainty over whether the recent pause in planned strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure […]