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Russian Strikes Kill 27 In Ukraine

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2026

Russian drone and missile attacks killed at least 27 people across Ukraine, including five at state-run Naftogaz gas facilities, just days before Moscow’s announced two-day ceasefire. Russian Attack Hits Naftogaz Facility Ukraine’s state-run gas company Naftogaz said Russian strikes targeted gas facilities in the Poltava and Kharkiv regions overnight. The attack killed

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Operation Epic Fury Ends After Iran Action

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2026

The United States has declared the conclusion of Operation Epic Fury, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying the military objectives of the Iran campaign have been achieved amid continuing tensions in the Gulf region. US Says Iran Operation Objectives Achieved Rubio said Operation Epic Fury had reached its intended goals and that the direct […]

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Trump Pauses Project Freedom In Hormuz

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2026

US President Donald Trump has briefly paused Project Freedom, the American effort to guide stranded vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, citing diplomatic requests from Pakistan and other countries as talks with Iran continue. Trump Pauses Project Freedom Trump said the pause was meant to give diplomatic efforts more time as Washington tries to finalise […]

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Iran Warns US Over Hormuz Escalation

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2026

Iran has warned the United States that the crisis around the Strait of Hormuz is far from over, after Washington launched a military-backed operation to help stranded commercial vessels move through the key Gulf waterway. Iran Warning On Strait Of Hormuz Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said a “new equation” around the Strait of […]

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India Condemns Fujairah Attack

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2026

India has strongly condemned the attack on the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah region after three Indian nationals were injured, calling the targeting of civilians and infrastructure unacceptable amid rising tensions in West Asia. India Condemns UAE Fujairah Attack Prime Minister Narendra Modi condemned the attacks on the UAE and said India stands in firm solidarity […]

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Trump Warns Iran Over Hormuz Ship Attacks

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a sharp warning to Iran, saying Tehran would face a severe military response if it attacks American vessels escorting stranded ships through the Strait of Hormuz. The warning came after Washington launched Project Freedom to help commercial vessels move through the strategic waterway. Trump Warns Iran Over U.S. Vessels […]

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Australia, Japan Deepen Critical Minerals Ties

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2026

Australia, Japan Deepen Critical Minerals Ties Australia and Japan have announced a major push to strengthen critical minerals cooperation, with both countries committing A$1.67 billion to support new projects. The move is aimed at reducing supply chain risks in minerals used for clean energy, batteries, defence, advanced manufacturing and digital technologies. Australia

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Iran Attacks On UAE Draw Global Condemnation

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2026

Iran Attacks On UAE Draw Global Condemnation Iran has come under international criticism after missile and drone attacks targeted the United Arab Emirates, raising fresh fears of a wider regional escalation. The strikes reportedly hit areas linked to shipping and energy infrastructure, including Fujairah, a key oil and logistics hub outside the Strait of Hormuz. […]

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Russia, Ukraine Announce Rival Ceasefires

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2026

Russia and Ukraine have announced separate unilateral ceasefires as the war enters another tense phase around Moscow’s Victory Day commemorations. Russia declared a truce for May 8-9, while Ukraine responded with its own ceasefire plan for May 5-6. Russia Announces Victory Day Ceasefire Moscow said its ceasefire would apply around May 8-9, when Russia marks […]

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China Fireworks Factory Blast Kills 21

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2026

At least 21 people have been killed and 61 others injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a fireworks factory in central China’s Hunan province. Emergency teams were deployed to the site as authorities began rescue work and launched an investigation into the cause of the blast. China Fireworks Factory Explosion In Hunan The explosion […]