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Iran Says No Date Fixed For Next US Talks

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2026

Iran has said no date has yet been fixed for the next round of negotiations with the United States, signalling that the two sides are still trying to agree on a basic framework before any fresh meeting can be scheduled. The statement comes after the highest-level direct talks between Washington and Tehran in years ended […]

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India Condemns Attack On French UN Peacekeepers

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2026

India has condemned the deadly attack on French UN peacekeepers in southern Lebanon and urged the Lebanese government to investigate the incident and bring those responsible to justice. The attack, which left one French peacekeeper dead and three others injured, has added to international concern over the safety of United Nations personnel in a region […]

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Kyiv Gunman Kills Six In Deadly Shooting

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2026

At least six people were killed after a gunman opened fire in Kyiv’s Holosiivskyi district before taking hostages inside a supermarket, triggering a major police operation. The suspect was later shot dead by Ukrainian police after a tense standoff, as authorities launched an investigation into one of the deadliest shooting incidents in the capital in […]

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India Summons Iran Envoy Over Hormuz Firing

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2026

India has summoned Iran’s envoy after reports that two Indian-flagged vessels came under fire near the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating tensions around one of the world’s most critical shipping routes. The incident has raised immediate concern in New Delhi because the waterway is vital for India’s energy supplies and commercial trade, especially crude oil […]

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India-Bound Ships Turn Back At Hormuz

By BPN News Desk April 19, 2026

Eight India-bound ships returned after attempting to cross the Strait of Hormuz on April 18 as tensions in the waterway escalated sharply. The disruption followed reported firing near vessels trying to pass through the strait, forcing several ships carrying cargo meant for India to abort the crossing. A number of India-bound vessels were said to […]

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Iran Reimposes Hormuz Restrictions Amid Row

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Iran Reimposes Hormuz Restrictions Amid Ceasefire Row Iran has reimposed restrictions in the Strait of Hormuz, accusing the United States of violating the understanding under which the key maritime route had briefly reopened. The move came a day after hopes rose that commercial navigation might normalise, but renewed tensions have again thrown one of the […]

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Albanese Backs Hormuz Reopening

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Albanese Backs Hormuz Reopening Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has welcomed the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and urged that stability be maintained, warning that a prolonged regional conflict could hurt global energy markets and the wider economy. His remarks came as international leaders stepped up diplomatic engagement around one of the world’s most […]

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US Extends Russian Oil Waiver for Cargoes at Sea

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

The United States has extended a temporary sanctions waiver that allows buyers to receive Russian oil cargoes already loaded and at sea, offering short-term relief to countries dependent on these shipments. The move marks a reversal from earlier signals that the waiver would not be renewed and reflects concern over energy market disruption. US Russian […]

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Iran Warns Hormuz May Not Stay Open After US Blockade

By BPN News Desk April 18, 2026

Iran has warned that the Strait of Hormuz may not remain open if the United States continues its naval blockade linked to Iranian ports, adding a fresh layer of uncertainty to one of the world’s most important energy routes. The warning came after US President Donald Trump said the blockade would remain in force, even […]

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Shehbaz Sharif Welcomes Lebanon Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 17, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has welcomed the announcement of a ceasefire in Lebanon, expressing hope that the development will lead to lasting peace in the region. His statement comes at a time of wider diplomatic activity across West Asia, as several countries continue efforts to prevent further escalation. Pakistan PM on Lebanon Ceasefire In […]