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Trump Says Iran Ceasefire May Not Be Extended

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said he is not considering an extension of the current ceasefire with Iran, signalling that Washington wants a broader and more permanent deal instead of another short-term pause. His remarks come as the United States and Iran prepare for another round of talks amid continuing tensions across West Asia. Trump […]

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Modi, Trump Discuss West Asia In 40-Minute Call

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a 40-minute phone call on April 14, discussing the worsening situation in West Asia, India-US ties, and the need to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and secure. The conversation came amid renewed uncertainty in the region after recent US-Iran talks failed to produce a […]

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India To Host BRICS, Quad Meets In May

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

India To Host BRICS, Quad Meets In May India will host foreign ministers-level meetings of both BRICS and the Quad in May, underlining New Delhi’s growing diplomatic role across two very different strategic groupings. The back-to-back engagements are expected to bring major global powers to India at a time of continuing tensions in West Asia, […]

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Xi, To Lam Hold China Vietnam Talks

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks with Vietnam’s top leader To Lam in Beijing on April 15 during To Lam’s state visit to China, with both sides focusing on strengthening political trust, trade links and broader strategic cooperation. The meeting comes just days after To Lam was elected Vietnam’s state president for the 2026-2031 term […]

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Israel, Lebanon Begin Direct Talks After US Meet

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

Israel and Lebanon have agreed to move toward direct negotiations after US-mediated talks in Washington, marking a rare diplomatic step between two countries that do not have formal relations. The meeting came amid ongoing regional tensions and fresh efforts by the United States to push for de-escalation on the Israel-Lebanon front. Israel Lebanon Direct Negotiations […]

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US Blockade Turns Back Tankers At Hormuz

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2026

The United States has begun enforcing its naval blockade on Iran-linked shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, with a US Navy destroyer ordering two oil tankers to reverse course after they departed Chabahar port. The move marks an early sign of tighter maritime enforcement in one of the world’s most important energy corridors. US Navy […]

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IMF Says Iran War Shock Is Already Built Into Economy

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

The economic damage from the U.S.-Iran war is already being absorbed across global markets, according to IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva, who said the shock is effectively “baked” into the economy. Her remarks come as conflict in West Asia continues to disrupt energy infrastructure, shipping flows and investor confidence, even as markets keep searching for […]

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China Exports Slow As Imports Surge Amid Iran War

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

China’s export growth slowed sharply in March while imports jumped strongly, highlighting the pressure the Iran war and rising global uncertainty are placing on the world’s second-largest economy. The latest trade data showed that Chinese exports rose just 2.5% year-on-year, far below the pace seen in the first two months of 2026, while imports climbed […]

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Trump’s Pope Post Sparks Fresh Controversy

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has triggered another controversy after publicly attacking Pope Leo XIV and then sharing an AI-generated image of himself in a messianic pose, drawing backlash from religious leaders, political critics and even some voices within the broader conservative camp. The episode has added to growing scrutiny over Trump’s use of religion-charged

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China Warns US Over Hormuz Interference

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2026

China Warns US Against Hormuz Interference China has sharply criticised the U.S. move on the Strait of Hormuz, warning Washington not to interfere in Beijing’s relations with Iran and opposing any action that could deepen instability in the region. The warning came as the U.S. blockade targeting Iranian port traffic moved from threat to enforcement, […]