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India Summons Canadian Official Over Allegations Against Home Minister

By BPN News Desk November 2, 2024

In a strong response, India summoned a representative from the Canadian High Commission on Friday to protest recent allegations made by a Canadian official against India’s Union Home Minister. Calling the allegations “absurd and baseless,” the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) voiced India’s disapproval, delivering an official note of protest. MEA Condemns Canada’s

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Iran’s Supreme Leader Issues Dire Warning to U.S. and Israel Over Attacks

By BPN News Desk November 2, 2024

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei issued a stark warning on Saturday, threatening Israel and the United States with “a crushing response” in retaliation for recent attacks on Iranian sites and allies. His statement comes amidst mounting tensions as Israeli airstrikes on October 26 targeted military bases and installations in Iran, resulting in at least […]

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Adani Power Halts Bangladesh Supply Over $846 Million Dues

By BPN News Desk November 2, 2024

Adani Power Jharkhand Limited (APJL), a subsidiary of India’s Adani Power, has suspended half of its power supply to Bangladesh, citing unpaid dues amounting to USD 846 million. The action has led to a significant reduction in Bangladesh’s power supply, creating a shortfall of more than 1,600 megawatts (MW). According to Power Grid Bangladesh PLC […]

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Trump Condemns Bangladesh Violence, Pledges Support for Hindu Americans

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

In a recent statement, former U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the rising violence in Bangladesh, where minorities, including Hindus and Christians, have reportedly faced mob attacks and looting. Emphasizing his strong disapproval, Trump condemned what he described as “barbaric violence” and the chaotic conditions in Bangladesh, affirming his solidarity

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Bangladesh’s Jatiya Party HQ Torched Amid Anti-Hasina Protests

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

Amid escalating tensions in Dhaka, the headquarters of the Jatiya Party, part of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s coalition, was set on fire and vandalized on Thursday night. The violence unfolded as anti-Hasina protesters clashed in the Kakrail area of central Dhaka, leading to significant damage to the Jatiya Party’s offices. Witnesses reported vandalism and

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Taiwan Faces Devastation as Super Typhoon Kong-rey Hits with Deadly Force

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

Super Typhoon Kong-rey, one of the most powerful storms to hit Taiwan in recent decades, made landfall on Thursday, leaving a trail of destruction. The storm claimed at least one life and injured 73 people, according to the National Fire Agency. A fatality was reported in Nantou County when a tree, uprooted by the fierce […]

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Russia Imposes Record Fine on Google for Blocking Pro-Government Content

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

A Russian court has issued an astronomical fine against Google after the tech giant restricted content from 17 pro-Russian government channels on its YouTube platform. The fine, set at a staggering two undecillion roubles—an amount far exceeding global GDP—translates into an unimaginable $20 billion trillion trillion, dwarfing Google’s parent company Alphabet’s

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North Korea Test-Fires New Hwasong-19 ICBM, Claims It as “World’s Strongest”

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

North Korea has confirmed the launch of its latest intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), the Hwasong-19, claiming it to be “the world’s strongest strategic missile” and a “perfected weapon system.” The missile test, conducted on Thursday, marks the longest flight duration of any North Korean missile to date, demonstrating heightened missile

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Spain’s Deadly Flooding: 158 Dead, Dozens Missing as Rain Persists

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2024

Spain is facing one of its deadliest flood disasters in decades, with the death toll reaching at least 158 and dozens still missing. Torrential rains led to catastrophic flash flooding, particularly around Valencia, where over a year’s worth of rainfall poured down in just eight hours, leaving areas submerged and infrastructure severely damaged. Valencia Hit […]

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North Korea Tests Longest-Range ICBM Amid Regional Tensions

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2024

North Korea confirmed the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) with the longest recorded flight time for the country, marking a significant advance in Pyongyang’s missile capabilities. The missile launch, detected by South Korean and Japanese defense forces, flew for 87 minutes, surpassing previous test records. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un