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India, Bangladesh Move To Deepen Ties

By BPN News Desk April 9, 2026

India and Bangladesh have agreed to engage constructively with each other’s new political leadership and work towards strengthening bilateral ties after a period of strain in the relationship. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar conveyed India’s position during talks in New Delhi with Bangladesh Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman. India Bangladesh Ties Get Fresh Push The

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France Moves 129 Tonnes Of Gold From New York

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

France has completed the transfer of 129 tonnes of gold that had been linked to holdings in New York, in a move that has drawn attention far beyond the bullion market. The operation was not just about location. It was also part of a broader effort by the Banque de France to modernise its reserve […]

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Trump Credits China In US Iran Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

China has emerged as a quiet but important player in the temporary US-Iran ceasefire, with President Donald Trump suggesting that Beijing helped push Tehran toward negotiations. The development highlights how China, despite staying publicly cautious, may have used its economic and diplomatic links with Iran to encourage a pause in the conflict. China Linked To […]

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India Welcomes Ceasefire, Eyes Hormuz Flow

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

India has welcomed the US-Iran ceasefire and said it expects the Strait of Hormuz to return to normal commercial use, underlining New Delhi’s concern over the impact of the conflict on energy supplies and trade. The statement reflects India’s broader position that de-escalation and diplomacy are essential to restoring stability in West Asia. India Welcomes […]

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Mojtaba Linked To Last-Minute US-Iran Deal

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

A last-minute US-Iran ceasefire deal was reportedly sealed shortly before President Donald Trump’s deadline expired, with fresh reports claiming that Mojtaba Khamenei played a key role in pushing Tehran toward an agreement. The development adds a new layer to the truce narrative by suggesting that internal Iranian decision-making shifted at the final stage of the […]

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India Reaffirms Warm Ties With Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

India has said it shares warm and historic ties with Bangladesh as Dhaka’s Foreign Minister Khalilur Rahman arrived in New Delhi for a key visit. The statement from the Ministry of External Affairs signals India’s effort to maintain continuity and stability in bilateral ties at a time of political change in Bangladesh. India Bangladesh Ties […]

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Netanyahu Says Ceasefire Excludes Lebanon

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

Israel has said the newly announced two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran does not apply to Lebanon, creating an immediate contradiction with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s earlier claim that the truce covered all fronts, including Lebanon. The clarification from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office suggests the ceasefire may be narrower

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UN Chief Welcomes Two-Week US Iran Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran, calling on all sides to follow international law and respect the terms of the truce. His office said an end to hostilities is urgently needed to protect civilians and reduce human suffering across the region. UN Welcomes […]

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Pakistan Invites US Iran Talks In Islamabad

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

Pakistan has invited the United States and Iran for face-to-face talks in Islamabad on April 10 after Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif announced that both sides, along with their allies, had agreed to an immediate ceasefire. The move positions Islamabad at the centre of a high-stakes diplomatic effort to turn a fragile pause in fighting into […]

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Iran Orders Military Units To Stop Firing

By BPN News Desk April 8, 2026

Iran’s supreme leader has ordered all military units to stop firing, according to a statement broadcast on Iranian state-run television shortly after President Donald Trump announced that the United States and Iran had reached a ceasefire arrangement. The development signals a major pause in direct hostilities, although Tehran has made clear that it does not […]