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Russia rebuffs Trump’s claim of economic collapse

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

Russia rejected U.S. President Donald Trump’s warning that its economy was close to collapse, calling his assertions unfounded. Trump’s claim of fuel shortages During a Washington speech, Trump had said Russia was suffering from “long lines waiting for gasoline” and predicted its economy would collapse. In response, Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak said that domestic

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Pakistan, Afghanistan Firm on 48-Hour Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to a 48-hour ceasefire, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Pakistan time on Wednesday. The truce comes after days of intense cross-border fighting that left dozens dead and many injured. Islamabad described the pause as a chance to open dialogue and prevent further escalation. Clashes Prior to Truce The ceasefire follows the […]

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IMF, Pakistan Reach $1.2B Deal Pending Approval

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) and Pakistan have reached a staff-level agreement to unlock $1.2 billion in funding. The package includes $1 billion under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) and $200 million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF). Final disbursement depends on approval by the IMF Executive Board. Economic Signals and Commitments The IMF

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US Revokes Visas of 6 Who Praised Kirk’s Death

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

The U.S. State Department has revoked the visas of six foreign nationals after they allegedly celebrated the assassination of Charlie Kirk on social media. The individuals are from Argentina, Brazil, Germany, Mexico, Paraguay, and South Africa. Reasoning and Enforcement Officials said the posts included comments such as Kirk “deserved to burn in hell” and other […]

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Dozens Killed in Afghanistan-Pakistan Border Clash

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

Heavy clashes erupted along the Afghanistan-Pakistan border on Wednesday, marking the deadliest confrontation between the two sides in years. Fighting broke out in areas around Chaman and Spin Boldak, with both countries accusing each other of initiating the attack. Conflicting Casualty Claims The Afghan Taliban claimed responsibility for killing 58 Pakistani soldiers,

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Singapore Tops 2025 Most Powerful Passports, US Slips to 12th Place

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

The Henley Passport Index 2025 has ranked Singapore as the world’s most powerful passport, with holders enjoying visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 195 destinations. Japan and South Korea follow in second place, with access to 190 destinations each. Several European nations, including Germany and Spain, remain strong performers just behind the leaders. U.S. Declines in

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US Seeks India’s Backing Against China’s Rare Earth Curbs

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said Washington expects support from India and other allies to counter China’s move to tighten rare earth export controls. He described Beijing’s step as “China versus the world” and expressed confidence that democracies in Asia and Europe would align with the U.S. position. Export Controls and Retaliation Threat China […]

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Trump Calls BRICS an Attack on Dollar

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has alleged that the BRICS grouping was created to undermine the U.S. dollar, calling it “an attack on the dollar.” He said his administration responded by warning of tariffs on BRICS members if they attempted to reduce reliance on the U.S. currency. Claims of Members Dropping Out Trump also claimed that […]

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Trump Threatens to End Cooking Oil Trade with China

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

President Donald Trump has accused China of deliberately halting purchases of U.S. soybeans, calling the move an “economically hostile act.” He warned that Washington may terminate trade involving cooking oil and other goods as retaliation. Why Cooking Oil? Trump argued that the U.S. is capable of producing its own cooking oil and does not need […]

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US Strike Kills 6 on Alleged Drug Boat Near Venezuela

By BPN News Desk October 15, 2025

The United States carried out a military strike on a vessel off the coast of Venezuela on October 14, killing six people. Washington described the target as a drug-carrying boat linked to narcotics networks. The operation was conducted in international waters. Official Claims and Evidence President Donald Trump said the vessel was part of narcoterrorist […]