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Navarro Dismisses BRICS Alliance as Doomed

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

White House trade adviser Peter Navarro sharply criticized the BRICS alliance—comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—calling the group “vampires” that “suck our blood dry” with unfair trade practices. He said none of the member nations could survive without access to the U.S. market and declared, “I don’t see the BRICS alliance lasting.” Dig […]

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Nepal Lifts Social Media Ban After Deadly Protests

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

The Nepalese government has lifted its ban on 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, X, YouTube, Instagram, WhatsApp, and Reddit. The ban was introduced last week after these platforms failed to comply with new registration rules. Protests Turn Deadly The shutdown triggered widespread protests led largely by Gen Z youth. Demonstrations against corruption and

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Zelensky Backs Trump’s Tariff on India

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has publicly endorsed U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to apply steep tariffs to countries that continue trading with Russia, specifically targeting India. Zelensky described the move as the “right idea,” stressing that economic pressure is necessary to curb Moscow’s aggressive energy diplomacy. Trump’s Tariff Move on

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India Explores Taliban Ties As Mutual Interest Grows

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

India is considering the possibility of a diplomatic visit from Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, despite his current travel restrictions under the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions regime. While no dates have been finalised, Indian officials confirmed that discussions with the Taliban are ongoing, reflecting a shift towards pragmatic

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Gen Z Protests In Nepal Turn Deadly Over Social Media Ban

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

A nationwide protest led mainly by young people erupted in Nepal after the government banned 26 major social media platforms—including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and X—for failing to register under new regulations. The ban, which took effect on September 4, sparked anger across the country, with Gen Z activists using remaining platforms like TikTok to mobilize […]

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Treasury May Owe Refunds If US Tariffs Are Overturned

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that the government may need to refund about half of the tariffs collected under President Trump’s administration if the Supreme Court rules them illegal. The potential refund, amounting to tens of billions of dollars, poses a significant challenge to Treasury finances. Legal Challenges Mount Over Tariff Authority Several lower

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Lavrov Sees Growing Common Ground Among Major Powers

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia, India, and China are increasingly interacting based on shared interests. He pointed to their recent display of unity at the SCO summit in Tianjin—such as the widely noticed triple handshake and friendly huddle among their leaders—as evidence of this emerging trend. Shared Goals Include Economic and Social Progress […]

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India, EU Advancing Transformative Projects Alongside FTA Talks

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

India and the European Union are currently working on a series of “transformative initiatives” alongside ongoing efforts to finalize a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) by December. These initiatives span defence cooperation, strategic alignment, and innovation collaboration. 13th Round of FTA Negotiations Underway The 13th round of India–EU trade negotiations has begun in New

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U.S. To Push Secondary Tariffs On Russian Oil Buyers

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has proposed that the United States, along with the European Union, impose additional secondary tariffs on countries continuing to import Russian crude oil. He warned that such coordinated measures could trigger a “full collapse” of Russia’s economy and force President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. The proposal comes amid

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Xi to Join BRICS Virtual Summit via Video Link

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the upcoming BRICS leaders’ virtual meeting via video link from Beijing on September 8. The invitation was extended by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, under Brazil’s current BRICS chairmanship. Address to Focus on Global Challenges Xi is expected to deliver a key address during the virtual summit. […]