International

US President Biden to Celebrate Diwali with Indian Americans at White House

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

US President Joe Biden will celebrate Diwali on Monday evening at the White House, hosting a large number of Indian Americans from across the country. As part of the festivities, Biden will light a traditional Diya lamp in the Blue Room, continuing the tradition of Diwali celebrations at the White House. Diwali Celebrations at the […]

International

Zelenskyy Highlights PM Modi’s Role in Influencing Ukraine-Russia Peace

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed confidence in Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ability to influence the resolution of the ongoing Ukraine war. Zelenskyy believes that PM Modi’s stance on Russian energy imports could significantly impact Russia’s capacity to wage war. Speaking in an interview with The Times of India, Zelenskyy stated, “PM Modi can

International Middle East

Iran Supreme Leader’s Hebrew X Account Suspended After Critical Post on Israel

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2024

The Hebrew-language account of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on the social media platform X was suspended after just two posts, according to reports from the Jerusalem Post. The account had posted critical comments about Israel following recent airstrikes on Iranian military sites. The final post before the suspension, made on Sunday, warned, “The […]

Asia International

“Military Worked in Unimaginable Conditions” Amid China Border Pact

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2024

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar emphasized the pivotal role played by India’s military in securing the recent patrolling agreement with China in Eastern Ladakh. Speaking at FLAME University in Pune on Saturday, Jaishankar noted that despite the breakthrough, rebuilding trust between India and China will take time, given the strained relations since 2020. Diplomatic

International Middle East

Israeli Strikes Target Iranian Defense Systems and IRGC Bases: NYT

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2024

Israeli airstrikes early Friday reportedly hit key Iranian defense installations, including the S-300 air defense system at Imam Khomeini International Airport near Tehran, according to Iranian officials quoted by The New York Times. The strikes targeted the Russian-made defense system, which was critical in securing Iranian airspace around key infrastructure. Israel had

Asia International

Pakistan Militant Attack Kills 10 Frontier Police in Dera Ismail Khan

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2024

At least 10 Pakistani frontier police officers were killed in a militant attack on an outpost near Dera Ismail Khan, a city in the country’s northwest, the Interior Ministry confirmed on Thursday. The attack was claimed by Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), an Islamist militant group that has intensified its assaults across the region in recent months. […]

International

US Deports Illegal Indian Immigrants Ahead of Elections

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2024

The United States has deported a group of Indian nationals who were living illegally in the country, sending them back on a chartered flight earlier this week. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced on Friday that this operation was conducted in collaboration with the Indian government as part of ongoing efforts to enforce US […]

International

FBI Investigates Chinese Hacking of Trump, Vance, and Harris Campaign Phones

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2024

The FBI has launched an investigation into allegations that Chinese hackers targeted the mobile phones of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, his running mate JD Vance, and individuals associated with Democratic nominee Kamala Harris’ campaign. The New York Times reported on Friday that hackers may have infiltrated the network of mobile provider Verizon

Asia International

Satellite Images Confirm Initial India-China Troop Disengagement in Ladakh

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2024

New satellite images have confirmed the initial stages of disengagement between Indian and Chinese troops in the Depsang and Demchok regions of Eastern Ladakh. These developments follow the recent announcement of a new patrolling arrangement aimed at easing tensions in the disputed area. The images, taken on Friday and provided by US-based Maxar Technologies, show […]

International

Canadian MP Urges Law Enforcement to Address Khalistani Extremism Seriously

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2024

Canadian Member of Parliament Chandra Arya has called on the country’s law enforcement agencies to address Khalistani violent extremism with the seriousness it demands. Speaking in the House of Commons on Wednesday, Arya, who represents Nepean, emphasized that Khalistani extremism is a growing problem within Canada, requiring immediate attention from national