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Trump Threatens To Take Kharg Island

By BPN News Desk
US President Donald Trump has threatened to take control of Iran’s Kharg Island, a key oil export hub, as tensions between Washington and Tehran intensified after two days of strikes. Trump Threatens Kharg Island Takeover Trump said the United States would be “taking” Kharg Island, which is one of Iran’s most important oil export facilities. […]
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UN Chief Warns Of Full War Risk

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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has warned that renewed strikes between Iran and the United States could push West Asia toward a wider war, urging all sides to avoid further escalation. UN Chief Warns On West Asia War Risk Guterres told the United Nations Security Council that the region faces the danger of a limited […]
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Oil Prices Surge After Hormuz Closure

By BPN News Desk
Oil prices rose sharply after Iran announced the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important energy shipping routes, following fresh US air strikes on Iranian targets. Oil Prices Rise After Strait Of Hormuz Closure Brent crude futures climbed by $2.30, or 2.47 percent, to reach $95.40 per barrel. US West […]
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Trump Says Tomahawks Hit Iran Targets

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US President Donald Trump has told US media that American forces used Tomahawk missiles to strike targets inside Iran, including locations reportedly close to Tehran, as Washington increased military pressure on Tehran amid stalled negotiations. US Tomahawk Missiles Strike Iran Targets Trump reportedly told Fox News that 49 Tomahawk missiles were used in the latest […]
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Iran Seeks Shift From No War Status

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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said Iran must move beyond the current “neither war nor peace” situation, while stressing that Tehran does not seek war but will not surrender if its sovereignty is threatened. Iran No War No Peace Position Pezeshkian made the remarks at an event in Tehran, where he said the current regional […]
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Johannesburg Shooting Kills 12

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At least 12 people were killed and nine others injured after gunmen opened fire at multiple locations in an informal settlement east of Johannesburg, South African police said. Authorities have launched a manhunt for the attackers, while the motive remains unclear. Johannesburg Mass Shooting The shooting took place late Tuesday night at the Jumpers informal […]
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Israel PM Netanyahu To Run For Re-Election

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will seek re-election this year, his Likud Party said, after U.S. President Donald Trump raised doubts over whether the Israeli leader would contest another term. Israel’s next election has not yet been formally announced but must be held by October. Netanyahu Re-Election Bid Confirmed Netanyahu’s Likud Party issued a brief […]
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U.S. Judge Urges Faster Tariff Refunds

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A U.S. trade judge has urged the Trump administration to speed up tariff refunds for importers after legal disputes delayed payments linked to duties that were found unlawful. The case involves billions of dollars in potential refunds to companies that paid the disputed tariffs. U.S. Tariff Refunds Delayed The refund process covers tariffs collected from […]
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PM Modi, Trump Likely To Meet At G7

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to meet on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France, with discussions likely to focus on trade, regional security and major global issues. However, officials have not issued any final confirmation on the bilateral meeting. Modi Trump G7 Meeting The possible meeting is […]
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Pakistan Accused Of Afghan Airstrikes

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Afghanistan’s Taliban-led government has accused Pakistan of carrying out fresh cross-border airstrikes, claiming that 13 civilians, including 11 children, were killed. Pakistan has not officially confirmed the latest strikes. Pakistan Airstrikes In Afghanistan Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid said the alleged Pakistani airstrikes hit areas in Khost, Kunar and