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International

Goldman Warns Brent Could Cross $120

By BPN News Desk
Goldman Sachs has warned that Brent crude could rise above $120 a barrel by the fourth quarter of 2026 if disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz continue. However, the investment bank stressed that this is an upside-risk scenario rather than its central forecast. Brent Crude Could Cross $120 Goldman Sachs analysts said […]
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International

US-Iran Conflict Dominates ASEAN Talks

By BPN News Desk
Foreign ministers from ASEAN have opened high-level talks in Manila amid growing concern that renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran could disrupt energy supplies, accelerate inflation and weaken economic growth across Southeast Asia. ASEAN Discusses US-Iran Conflict Diplomats from the 11-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations expressed serious
North Korea
International

North Korea Reaffirms Support for Russia

By BPN News Desk
North Korea has reaffirmed its support for Russia’s war against Ukraine following high-level talks in Moscow, as Pyongyang and Moscow continue expanding their political, military and economic partnership. North Korea Backs Russia on Ukraine North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son Hui met Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov for their third strategic dialogue. Pyongyang
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International

Afghanistan Floods Kill 23, Over 100 Missing

By BPN News Desk
Rescue teams are searching through rubble in eastern Afghanistan after flash floods killed at least 23 people in Nuristan province. Around 80 people were injured and more than 100 remained missing as authorities warned that the toll could rise. Afghanistan Flash Flood Death Toll Torrential rain triggered sudden flooding across Parun, the provincial capital, and […]
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International

France Advances Social Media Ban for Under-15s

By BPN News Desk
A joint committee of French lawmakers has approved a compromise bill that would prohibit children under 15 from accessing social media, moving France closer to introducing one of Europe’s strictest online age restrictions. France Social Media Ban The legislation would prevent children younger than 15 from using major social networks, potentially covering platforms such as
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International

Houthi Blockade Threatens Global Oil Supply

By BPN News Desk
A threatened Houthi blockade of Saudi shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could push global oil prices sharply higher, although alternative pipelines and longer maritime routes may reduce the overall supply disruption. Houthi Red Sea Blockade Threat Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi movement declared a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia, raising concerns over shipments
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International

PM Modi Congratulates New UK PM Andy Burnham

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated Andy Burnham on assuming office as the United Kingdom’s new prime minister, expressing confidence that India and Britain will deepen cooperation across trade, defence, technology and investment. Modi Congratulates Andy Burnham In his message, Modi said India and the UK are connected by shared democratic values and maintain
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International

US Wildfire Smoke Triggers Canada Warnings

By BPN News Desk
Canadian authorities have issued air-quality warnings in parts of British Columbia as wildfire smoke from the United States crossed the border, days after President Donald Trump threatened additional tariffs over smoke drifting south from Canadian fires. US Wildfire Smoke Reaches Canada Smoke from fires burning in Washington and Oregon affected communities in southern
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International

Pakistan Seeks Canada’s Help on Indus Treaty

By BPN News Desk
Pakistan has asked Canada to support the restoration of the Indus Waters Treaty with India, accusing New Delhi of using water as a strategic weapon amid continuing tensions between the neighbouring countries. Pakistan seeks Canadian support on treaty Pakistan’s Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar raised the issue during talks with Canadian Foreign […]