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Mexico Blocks U.S. Military Strike Proposal on Cartels

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

Mexico’s President Claudia Sheinbaum has firmly rejected a proposal by Donald Trump to permit U.S. military strikes against drug cartels on Mexican soil. She stated unequivocally: “It’s not going to happen,” clarifying that while intelligence cooperation with the U.S. is welcome, any foreign military operation within Mexico’s territory is unacceptable. U.S. Offer and

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US and Russia Draft New Ukraine Peace Roadmap

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

Senior officials from the United States and Russia are reportedly working on a detailed 28-point peace proposal aimed at ending the ongoing war in Ukraine. According to the report, the draft plan has been quietly circulated among select European partners for initial reactions. The discussions are being held through back-channel diplomatic engagements rather than formal

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US-Saudi Defence Deal Marks Major Strategic Shift

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

The United States and Saudi Arabia have concluded a series of major agreements covering defence, nuclear cooperation and advanced technology. Among the most significant developments is the US approval for the sale of F-35 Lightning II fighter jets to Saudi Arabia, a request Riyadh has pursued for years. The agreements also include cooperation on civil […]

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Jaishankar Meets Putin, India Highlights Anti-Terror Stance

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

S. Jaishankar, India’s External Affairs Minister, met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on 18 November 2025 during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Council of Heads of Government meeting. During the call, Jaishankar conveyed greetings from Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and underlined the enduring strategic relationship between India and

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Heartfelt Gratitude to the Narendra Modi-Led Indian Government – Sheikh Hasina’s Son

By BPN News Desk November 19, 2025

Sajeeb Wazed, son of former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has publicly expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Narendra Modi-led Indian government, alleging it “saved my mother’s life” amid threats in Bangladesh. He stated that if his mother had not relocated to India during the 2024 pro-democracy uprising, militants had planned to kill her. He described […]

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UK Announces Visa Ban On Countries That Refuse Repatriations

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

The UK government announced that it will impose visa bans on countries that do not accept the return of their citizens being deported from the UK. The measure is part of the government’s broader strategy to strengthen return agreements and press cooperating nations into accepting deportations. Scope And Implementation Under the new rule, if a […]

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Ukraine Signs Letter For Up To 100 Rafale Jets

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

Ukraine has signed a letter of intent with France to potentially acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets, along with drones and advanced air-defence systems. The announcement followed President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The understanding marks one of the largest prospective defence packages between the two countries. What

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Japan Film Releases Postponed in China Amid Taiwan Dispute

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

Film distributors in China have postponed the release of several Japanese films, including major animated titles, as tensions rise between Japan and China over recent remarks on Taiwan by Japan’s Prime Minister. The postponements reflect Beijing’s broader response to Tokyo’s statements and underscore the cultural fallout from the diplomatic dispute. Film Industry Affected

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UN Security Council Approves Gaza Peace Plan Resolution

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted a U.S.-draft resolution on 17 November 2025 supporting the peace initiative outlined by Donald Trump aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza Strip. The resolution was backed by 13 members, with China and Russia abstaining. The text authorises the deployment of an “International Stabilisation Force” to Gaza and […]

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India-Russia Finalising New Deals Ahead of Putin Visit

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

India and Russia are preparing to finalise several bilateral agreements, initiatives and projects as they gear up for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi in early December 2025. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow focused on adding “more substance and texture” to […]