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US Navy Commander Ordered Second Strike on Venezuelan Boat

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

The White House has confirmed that a senior US Navy commander authorised a second strike on a Venezuelan-flagged boat during a counter-narcotics operation in the Caribbean. The follow-up strike targeted survivors from an earlier attack, raising significant legal and political questions in Washington. What Happened During the Operation The incident took place on September 2

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Saudi-Mediated Pakistan-Afghanistan Talks Fail in Riyadh

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

A fresh round of talks between Pakistan and Afghanistan, hosted in Riyadh under Saudi Arabia’s mediation, ended without any agreement. The discussions were aimed at easing tensions between the two neighbours, particularly over cross-border terrorism and security cooperation. However, both sides held firm to their positions, leading to yet another deadlock. No Breakthrough

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India Clears Pakistan Aid Flight to Sri Lanka After Floods

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

India approved Pakistan’s request for over-flight clearance to deliver humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka after the island nation was hit by severe flooding caused by Cyclone Ditwah. Officials clarified that the clearance was granted promptly and denied claims circulating in some reports that India had blocked the flight. Fast Clearance for Humanitarian Mission According

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13 Arrested in Hong Kong Fire Probe

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

Hong Kong police have arrested 13 people on suspicion of manslaughter after a massive fire tore through an apartment complex in Tai Po, marking one of the city’s deadliest residential disasters in decades. The blaze spread rapidly through multiple towers, leaving at least 151 people dead and dozens still missing as search operations continue. Unsafe […]

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H-1B Approvals for Indian IT Firms Hit 10-Year Low

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

New H-1B visa approvals for Indian IT companies have fallen sharply, dropping to 4,573 in FY 2025 — the lowest level recorded in a decade. The figure marks a steep decline compared to both 2024 and earlier years, signalling a major shift in U.S. visa patterns affecting Indian tech firms. U.S. Tech Companies Dominate New […]

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US Push for Ukraine Peace Plan Faces Resistance

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

The United States’ latest effort to advance a negotiated peace framework for the Ukraine war is facing strong opposition as talks continue. The peace proposal, which originally contained over two dozen clauses, has been revised after concerns that some terms appeared to favour Russian strategic interests. Key Sticking Points Slow Negotiations Diplomatic sources indicate

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Japanese Defence Firms Record Strong Growth: SIPRI

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

A new report from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) shows that Japanese defence manufacturers posted significant revenue growth in 2024. The rise reflects both expanding global demand for military equipment and Japan’s gradual shift toward easing its post-war restrictions on defence exports. Export Rules Eased After Decades Japan began relaxing

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Nearly 1,000 Dead as Severe Storms Hit Southeast Asia

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

Severe storms, heavy monsoon rains and cyclones have caused widespread devastation across Southeast Asia, leaving nearly 1,000 people dead and thousands displaced. Indonesia, Sri Lanka and Thailand have reported the highest casualties as floodwaters and landslides continue to affect large regions. Sri Lanka Reports Over 330 Deaths After Cyclone Ditwah Sri Lanka remains one

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Seven Blasts in 24 Hours Trigger Panic in Balochistan

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

Seven explosions in different parts of Pakistan’s Balochistan province have created widespread fear among residents, according to local officials. The back-to-back incidents occurred within a 24-hour period, though no fatalities have been reported so far. Railway Line Damaged, Security Guards Injured One of the blasts damaged a key railway track near Quetta, disrupting

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Pakistan Shifts Terror Launchpads Inland After Sindoor

By BPN News Desk November 30, 2025

Pakistan has moved dozens of terrorist launchpads away from areas close to the International Border after India’s Operation Sindoor, according to senior Border Security Force officials. The operation, conducted earlier this year, targeted cross-border terrorist infrastructure and resulted in significant damage to several sites. BSF Reports Over 70 Launchpads Relocated