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Trump Iran Deadline Expires As Strike Fears Grow

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

The expiry of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 48-hour deadline to Iran has intensified uncertainty over whether Washington is preparing a larger military strike, even as no confirmed new American attack had been publicly announced at the time the deadline ran out. The focus has shifted from the ultimatum itself to whether the United States will […]

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Australia Singapore Sign Energy Supply Deal

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Australia and Singapore have signed a new energy security agreement to strengthen coordination and protect the uninterrupted flow of key fuel supplies as tensions linked to the Iran conflict continue to disrupt global markets. The two countries said the cooperation will focus on diesel and liquefied natural gas, reflecting growing concern over supply chain resilience […]

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Iran Warns Of Retaliatory Strikes On Power Plants

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Iran has warned that any attack on its electricity infrastructure will trigger retaliatory strikes on Israeli power plants and regional facilities that supply electricity to American military bases. The statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps marks another sharp escalation in the widening conflict, with threats now extending beyond military targets to critical

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Indonesia Plans Savings To Tackle Iran War Impact

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Indonesia is preparing budget savings of up to 80 trillion rupiah, about $4.7 billion, to cushion its economy from the fallout of the US-Israel war against Iran. The move reflects growing concern in Jakarta over rising energy costs, inflation pressure and the wider economic risks linked to the conflict in West Asia. Indonesia Plans 80 […]

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IEA Warns Global Economy Faces Major Threat

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that the global economy is facing a major threat as the current energy shock combines elements of past oil crises with fresh gas market disruption. Speaking in Canberra, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the ongoing conflict has created one of the most serious energy emergencies […]

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Russian Oil Tanker Aqua Titan Reaches India

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

A Russian crude oil tanker that was originally headed to China has now reached New Mangalore Port, highlighting how India is reshaping its energy imports amid global supply disruptions and changing trade routes. The arrival of Aqua Titan is being seen as part of a wider shift in crude flows as Indian refiners step up […]

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Bessent Says US Has Funds For Iran War

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington has enough money to fund the war with Iran, even as the administration prepares to seek additional support from Congress to keep the military supplied for a potentially longer conflict. His remarks came amid rising scrutiny over the financial cost of the war and the broader economic consequences […]

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Cuba Hit By Second National Blackout In A Week

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Cuba suffered another nationwide blackout after its national power grid collapsed for the second time in a week, leaving millions without electricity and deepening the country’s worsening energy crisis. The latest outage also marked the third major grid failure reported in March, underlining the strain on Cuba’s fragile power system. Cuba Nationwide Blackout Leaves

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Iran Threatens Full Hormuz Closure After US Warning

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Iran has threatened to fully close the Strait of Hormuz if the United States carries out President Donald Trump’s warning to strike Iranian energy infrastructure, sharply escalating tensions in a region central to global oil trade. The warning has raised fears of a wider confrontation in West Asia, with energy supply routes now directly tied […]

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Israel Announces Extensive Strikes In Tehran

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Israel has announced a new wave of extensive strikes targeting Iranian government infrastructure in Tehran, following reports of powerful explosions across the Iranian capital. The statement signals a clear escalation in the conflict, with Israel now publicly indicating that its focus extends beyond military assets to state-linked infrastructure in the heart of Iran.