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Oil Slick Seen Near Iran’s Kharg Island

By BPN News Desk
Satellite images have revealed a large suspected oil slick near Iran’s Kharg Island, the country’s main crude export hub, amid rising tensions in the Persian Gulf and around the Strait of Hormuz. The cause of the spill is not yet clear, but the development has raised concerns over oil infrastructure safety, shipping risks and possible […]
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US Warns Taiwan Over Defence Delay

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The United States has raised concern over Taiwan’s delay in approving full defence spending, calling further postponement a concession to China. The warning came after Taiwan’s opposition-controlled parliament approved only part of a special defence budget proposed by President Lai Ching-te. Taiwan Defence Budget Faces Delay President Lai had sought nearly $40 billion in
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International

CIA Report Says Iran Can Withstand Blockade

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A U.S. intelligence assessment has reportedly concluded that Iran may be able to withstand an American naval blockade for several more months, even as fighting flares again in the Gulf. The report comes amid renewed clashes near the Strait of Hormuz and continued diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Iran conflict. CIA Assessment On Iran Blockade […]
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US Sanctions Firms Aiding Iran Weapons Sector

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The United States has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and companies accused of helping Iran obtain weapons and raw materials for its drone and missile programmes. The action comes as Washington increases pressure on Tehran amid the continuing Iran war and tensions around the Strait of Hormuz. US Targets Iran Weapons Procurement Network The U.S. […]
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Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire

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U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, saying the truce will run from May 9 to May 11. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the arrangement, while Russia said the agreement followed talks involving Washington, Moscow and Kyiv. Trump Announces Three-Day Ukraine Ceasefire Trump said the ceasefire would suspend
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China Admits Support To Pakistan In Operation Sindoor

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China has publicly acknowledged that it provided on-site technical support to Pakistan during last year’s conflict with India under Operation Sindoor. The disclosure marks the first open confirmation of Chinese personnel assisting Pakistan during the four-day military confrontation. China Confirms Technical Support To Pakistan Chinese state media reported that engineers
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Labour Faces Setback As Reform UK Gains

By BPN News Desk
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s Labour Party has faced early setbacks in England’s local elections, with Nigel Farage’s Reform UK making major gains in several councils. The results are being seen as a political warning for Labour less than two years after its general election victory. Labour Suffers Local Election Losses Labour lost ground in […]
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WHO Says Hantavirus Is Not Like Covid

By BPN News Desk
The World Health Organization has said the current hantavirus outbreak should not be compared with Covid-19 or influenza, stressing that the virus spreads very differently. The clarification comes after concerns rose over a recent outbreak linked to a cruise ship, where the Andes strain of hantavirus was reported. WHO Clarifies Hantavirus Transmission Risk WHO officials
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UAE Reports New Strikes As Ceasefire Weakens

By BPN News Desk
The United Arab Emirates reported fresh missile and drone attacks on Friday as the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire came under renewed pressure. The escalation came hours after the United States said it had thwarted attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and carried out retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facilities. UAE Responds To […]
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Iran President Says He Met Mojtaba Khamenei

By BPN News Desk
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said he recently met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has remained out of public view since taking over Iran’s top post. The statement is being seen as an attempt to address growing speculation over Khamenei’s health, absence and control over state affairs. Pezeshkian Says Meeting Lasted Over Two Hours Pezeshkian […]