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EAM Jaishankar Says US and Europe Principles Are ‘Selectively Applied’

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar criticised Western countries, including the United States and Europe, for what he described as “selective application” of principles during a speech at the East Asia Summit. He pointed specifically to pressure on India to end its purchases of Russian oil and highlighted how energy trade has become increasingly constrained

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Turkey, UK Seal £8 Billion Deal For 20 Eurofighter Jets

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Turkey and the United Kingdom have signed a defence agreement worth £8 billion (about US $10.7 billion) for the supply of 20 Eurofighter Typhoon jets. The deal was finalised during UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s visit to Ankara, where he held talks with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Strategic Significance The agreement marks the first fresh […]

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U.S. Introduces Tough Exit-Entry Rules for Non-Citizens

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a new regulation that will require all non-U.S. citizens, including green card holders, to have their photographs taken when entering and exiting the United States, effective December 26, 2025. The rule also expands biometric and social-media vetting for visa applicants and lawful permanent residents. What the Rule […]

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Japan To Nominate Trump For Nobel Peace Prize

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has informed U.S. President Donald Trump of her plan to nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize. The announcement was made during their meeting in Tokyo, where both leaders discussed security, trade, and the U.S.–Japan partnership. What Was Announced White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that Takaichi, through an […]

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Bangladesh Leader Yunus Gifts Map Sparking India Row

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

A controversy has erupted after Bangladesh’s interim head Muhammad Yunus presented a gift to Pakistan’s armed forces chief, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, which included a map depicting parts of northeastern India — including the state of Assam — as part of Bangladesh. The gift was handed over during the general’s visit to Dhaka. Gesture and […]

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Pakistan Seeks Closer Trade, Investment And Defence Cooperation With Bangladesh

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Pakistan’s Joint Chiefs of Staff Committee Chairman, General Sahir Shamshad Mirza, met Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus in Dhaka on October 26, 2025, to discuss enhancing bilateral trade, investment and defence cooperation between the two countries. Pakistan emphasised the importance of shared historical and cultural ties in strengthening their partnership. Scope

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Pakistan Reports 25 Militants, 5 Soldiers Killed At Afghanistan Border

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

The Pakistani military has confirmed that five of its soldiers were killed and 25 militants were neutralised in clashes near the Pakistan–Afghanistan border over the weekend. The incidents took place in the volatile North Waziristan and Kurram districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Details Of The Clashes According to the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the

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India And China Resume Direct Flights Amid Thaw In Ties

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Direct flights between India and China resumed on October 26 after a gap of more than five years, marking a step toward normalising relations. The first service was operated by IndiGo on the Kolkata–Guangzhou route, reconnecting the two Asian neighbours after years of disruption. Flight Resumption Details The suspension had been in place since the […]

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US-China Hail Progress In Trade Talks

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Officials from the United States and China said they have made significant progress in ongoing trade discussions held during the ASEAN summit. The developments have raised expectations that U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping could move closer to finalising an agreement at their upcoming meeting. Key Developments Negotiators highlighted that the

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US Deports 54 Haryana Men, Police Probe ‘Donkey Route’ Trail

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

The United States has deported 54 men from the Indian state of Haryana, who reportedly entered the country via an illegal migration path known as the “donkey route”. Government agencies in Haryana say the deportees arrived at Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport and have been handed over to their families. Details of the Deportation According […]