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Iran Says US Deal Was Near Before Hormuz Blockade

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

Iran has said it was close to reaching an agreement with the United States during weekend talks in Islamabad before negotiations collapsed and Washington moved to announce a blockade targeting Iranian ports. The latest claim from Tehran adds a fresh diplomatic dimension to the crisis, suggesting the talks may have broken down only at the […]

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Modi Calls Women’s Reservation Law A Historic Step

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday described the implementation of the Women’s Reservation Act as one of the most significant decisions of the 21st century, saying Parliament was on the verge of creating new history. Speaking at the Nari Shakti Vandan Sammelan in New Delhi, he said the measure would help fulfil long-standing aspirations for […]

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UK Won’t Support US Hormuz Blockade

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

UK Says It Will Not Support US Hormuz Blockade British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the United Kingdom will not support the U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz announced by President Donald Trump, making clear that Britain does not want to be drawn into the widening conflict with Iran. The statement marks a […]

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US To Begin Blockade Of Iranian Ports

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

US To Begin Blockade Of Iranian Ports The United States military has said it will begin a blockade of Iranian ports on Monday after talks between the warring sides in Pakistan collapsed without an agreement. The move marks a major escalation in the standoff, even as Iran warned it would treat any such action as […]

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Oil Jumps Above $100 Ahead Of Hormuz Blockade

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

Oil Jumps Above $100 Ahead Of US Hormuz Blockade Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel on April 13 as markets reacted to the looming U.S. blockade targeting Iranian port traffic through the Strait of Hormuz region. The jump followed the collapse of U.S.-Iran talks, with traders pricing in the risk of tighter supply, higher […]

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Trump Praises Shehbaz Sharif, Asim Munir

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

Trump Praises Shehbaz Sharif And Asim Munir U.S. President Donald Trump has praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir after Islamabad hosted high-level talks between the United States and Iran. Trump described both leaders as “very extraordinary men” and credited them with providing competent leadership during the diplomatic effort, even

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Iran Speaker Mocks Trump Over Hormuz Threat

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

Iran’s Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has mocked U.S. President Donald Trump over Washington’s threat to impose a naval blockade on Iranian ports, warning that American consumers could soon face even higher fuel prices. His remarks came as tensions rose after the United States signalled a tougher maritime move following the breakdown of talks with […]

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US To Block Ships Bound For Iranian Ports

By BPN News Desk April 13, 2026

The United States military has said it will begin enforcing a blockade on maritime traffic entering and leaving Iranian ports from Monday, marking a sharp escalation after ceasefire talks with Iran failed to produce an agreement. Officials said the move does not amount to a full closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as ships heading […]

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Uganda Army Chief Sparks Turkey Row

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

Uganda Army Chief Sparks Row With Turkey Ultimatum Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has triggered controversy after issuing a public ultimatum to Turkey, demanding $1 billion and what he described as the country’s “most beautiful woman” as his wife. The remarks, made on social media, quickly drew attention because they mixed military, […]

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Netanyahu Says Iran Nuclear, Missile Programmes Crushed

By BPN News Desk April 12, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the joint U.S.-Israeli military campaign against Iran had succeeded in “crushing” the country’s nuclear and ballistic missile programmes, presenting the war as a major strategic success for Israel. The statement came in a televised address on April 11, even as the full extent of damage to Iran’s capabilities remains […]