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Iran Rejects Trump’s 48-Hour Warning

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2026

Iran has sharply rejected US President Donald Trump’s latest 48-hour warning to accept a peace deal or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, calling the threat reckless and irrational. The exchange marks another escalation in the wider US-Iran conflict, with both sides raising the tone as military operations and regional instability continue to deepen. Trump’s 48-Hour […]

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Trump Gives Iran 48-Hour Hormuz Warning

By BPN News Desk April 5, 2026

US President Donald Trump has warned Iran that it has 48 hours to either move toward a deal with Washington or reopen the Strait of Hormuz, sharply escalating tensions in the ongoing US-Iran conflict. The warning came as efforts continued to locate a missing US service member after reports of American aircraft losses during the […]

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Iran Rejects Pakistan Peace Mediation Bid

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Iran Rejects Pakistan Peace Mediation Bid Iran has reportedly refused to engage with a Pakistan-backed effort to broker talks with the United States, weakening Islamabad’s attempt to present itself as a mediator in the worsening West Asia crisis. The reported decision suggests Tehran is not prepared to accept outside diplomatic frameworks that do not address […]

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Pakistan To Repay $2 Billion UAE Loan

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Pakistan is set to repay a $2 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates this month after Abu Dhabi sought its return, adding fresh pressure on Islamabad’s already fragile external finances. The move is expected to weigh on Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves at a time when the country remains heavily dependent on external support and […]

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Pakistan To Repay $2 Billion UAE Loan

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Pakistan is set to repay a $2 billion loan to the United Arab Emirates this month after Abu Dhabi sought its return, adding fresh pressure on Islamabad’s already fragile external finances. The move is expected to weigh on Pakistan’s foreign exchange reserves at a time when the country remains heavily dependent on external support and […]

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Drone Debris Damages Oracle Building In Dubai

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Drone debris damaged the facades of two buildings in Dubai, including one used by US technology company Oracle, as regional tensions linked to the Iran-US conflict continued to spill beyond direct military targets. Authorities said the debris came from intercepted drones and confirmed that no injuries were reported in the incident. Oracle Building Damaged In […]

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Khawaja Asif Warns India Of Wider Conflict

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a fresh threat against India, saying any future conflict would go far beyond the limited border zone seen in past confrontations. His remarks came after Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that any new misadventure by Pakistan would trigger an unprecedented and decisive response from India. Khawaja Asif […]

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India, Azerbaijan Move To Reset Ties

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

India, Azerbaijan Move To Reset Ties India and Azerbaijan have begun efforts to repair bilateral ties nearly a year after tensions strained the relationship, with both sides holding fresh diplomatic talks in Baku to move the relationship back on track. The discussions focused on rebuilding trust and expanding cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, […]

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Iran May Sustain Hormuz Pressure: Intel

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Fresh intelligence assessments have raised fears that Iran may not ease pressure on the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, keeping one of the world’s most important energy routes under prolonged threat. The warning comes as the Gulf waterway remains only partially accessible, with some non-US and non-Israeli linked vessels managing to pass while broader shipping […]

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Afghanistan Earthquake Felt In Jammu And Kashmir

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

A strong earthquake in Afghanistan sent tremors across parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday night, causing brief panic among residents but no immediate reports of damage or injuries in the Union Territory. The quake was also felt in other parts of north India, including Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, as authorities monitored the situation. Afghanistan […]