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Ghalibaf Says US Blockade Targets Iran

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has accused the United States of using a naval blockade to intensify economic pressure and create internal divisions inside Iran. Ghalibaf Attacks US Naval Blockade Ghalibaf said the US blockade was aimed at forcing Iran into submission by weakening the country from within. He claimed Washington was trying to […]

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Iran-Linked Hackers Leak US Troop Details

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

An Iran-linked hacking group has released personal details of more than 2,000 US military personnel, raising fresh cybersecurity concerns as tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to escalate. Iran-Linked Hackers Target US Troops The Handala Hack Team reportedly published the names and personal details of 2,379 US Marines stationed in the Persian Gulf region. The

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Trump And Putin Discuss Iran And Ukraine

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call lasting more than 90 minutes, with discussions focused on the Iran conflict, the Persian Gulf situation and the continuing war in Ukraine. Trump Putin Call On Iran The call was described as frank and businesslike, with both leaders paying close attention to […]

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Zohran Mamdani Backs Kohinoor Return To India

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has said he would encourage Britain’s King Charles to return the Kohinoor diamond to India, reviving debate over one of the most contested symbols of British colonial rule. Zohran Mamdani On Kohinoor Return Mamdani made the remarks during King Charles’ visit to New York, saying that if he had […]

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Trump Says Iran Blockade Will Continue

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said the naval blockade linked to Iran will continue until Tehran agrees to a deal on its nuclear programme, escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and global oil security. Trump Iran Blockade Statement Trump said the blockade was proving more effective than direct military action and claimed Iran’s economy […]

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US Defence Secretary Faces Iran War Questions

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharp questioning from lawmakers over the cost and direction of the Iran war, as he defended a major Pentagon budget request by saying it reflected the “urgency of the moment.” US Defence Secretary Defends Pentagon Budget Hegseth described the proposed $1.5 trillion defence budget as a historic war-fighting request, […]

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China Orders Meta To Unwind Manus Deal

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

China Orders Meta To Unwind Manus Deal China has reportedly ordered Meta to unwind its multibillion-dollar acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns. The move marks a major regulatory intervention in a cross-border artificial intelligence deal involving Chinese-origin technology. China Blocks Meta Manus AI Deal China’s National Development and

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Pakistan Minister Says Oil Reserves Are Critically Low

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister Ali Malik has warned that the country has no strategic petroleum reserves even for a single day, exposing the scale of its energy vulnerability amid global oil supply concerns. He contrasted Pakistan’s position with India’s stronger reserve capacity. Pakistan Petrol Reserves Crisis Malik said Pakistan is currently dependent only on commercial

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Australia Plans Tax On Big Tech For Newsrooms

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

Australia Plans Tax On Big Tech For Newsrooms Australia has proposed new legislation to make major digital platforms such as Meta, Google and TikTok pay for local journalism. The move is aimed at supporting newsrooms and ensuring that technology companies contribute to the media content distributed or accessed through their platforms. Australia Big Tech News […]

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US Sanctions 35 Over Iran Shadow Banking

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

The United States has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities accused of helping Iran operate a shadow banking network used to move large sums of money and evade sanctions. The action is part of Washington’s wider campaign to restrict Tehran’s access to global financial channels. US Sanctions Iran Shadow Banking Network The US Treasury […]