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India Urges Restraint After US-Israel Strikes On Iran

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

India has expressed deep concern over the escalating situation in the Middle East following reported military strikes on Iran by the United States and Israel. New Delhi has urged all sides to exercise restraint and prevent further deterioration of the regional security environment. India Urges Restraint Over Middle East Situation The Ministry of External Affairs […]

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US Labels Iran State Sponsor Of Wrongful Detention

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

The United States has formally designated Iran as a “State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention,” Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced, citing what Washington describes as a pattern of arbitrary arrests of foreign nationals, including Americans. The move comes amid heightened tensions between the two countries and ongoing diplomatic friction over broader regional and nuclear

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Kim Gifts New Sniper Rifles To North Korea Officials

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un presented newly developed sniper rifles to top party and military officials in Pyongyang on Friday, marking the close of the ruling Workers’ Party’s Ninth Congress. State media released images of the event that also showed his teenage daughter, Kim Ju Ae, taking part in rifle activities, a rare public […]

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Israel Launches Strikes In Tehran

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

Israel has launched military strikes inside Iran, with explosions reported in Tehran, marking a major escalation in regional tensions. The development comes amid heightened strain over Iran’s nuclear programme and growing security concerns across the Middle East. Israel Launches Strikes In Tehran Israeli authorities confirmed that the country carried out what they

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Trump Not Happy With Iran Nuclear Talks

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said he is “not happy” with the current state of nuclear negotiations between the United States and Iran but indicated that he is willing to allow more time for diplomatic efforts to continue. His remarks come as talks aimed at limiting Iran’s nuclear programme proceed without a final breakthrough. Trump […]

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India EU Agree On 5-Year Most Favoured Nation Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

India and the European Union have reached agreement on a five-year Most Favoured Nation (MFN) status arrangement, according to a draft trade deal aimed at bolstering bilateral economic relations and reducing trade barriers between the partners. India EU Most Favoured Nation Agreement Under the draft agreement, India and the European Union will grant each other […]

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US Supports Pakistan Right To Defend Itself

By BPN News Desk February 28, 2026

The United States has publicly expressed support for Pakistan’s “right to defend itself” against attacks from the Afghan Taliban as tensions between Islamabad and Kabul continue to escalate. The statement from the US comes amid a widening conflict along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border that has seen cross-border strikes and mutual accusations of harbouring militant groups.

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Pakistan Strikes Afghanistan Cities After Tensions

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

Pakistan’s military launched a series of air and ground strikes on major Afghan cities on Friday after weeks of escalating border clashes, marking a sharp escalation in tensions with neighbouring Afghanistan. Islamabad’s defence leadership said its “patience has overflowed” following what it described as repeated attacks on Pakistani forces along the disputed border,

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Russia Says No Deadlines For Ukraine War

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

Russia said it has no fixed deadlines for ending the war in Ukraine but emphasised it is focused on achieving its strategic objectives as the conflict enters its third year. The comments by a senior Russian official came amid ongoing frontline clashes and stalled diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire or negotiated settlement. Russia War […]

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China Urges Nuclear Restraint Amid Russia Claims

By BPN News Desk February 27, 2026

China has reiterated that nuclear weapons must not be used under any circumstances, calling for restraint amid renewed allegations by Russia involving Western nations and the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The statement comes as tensions remain elevated over nuclear rhetoric linked to the war. China Says Nuclear Weapons Must Not Be Used At a regular […]