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Trump Slams Southeast Asia Amid Xi’s Trade Outreach and Tariff Tensions

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has sharply criticized Southeast Asian nations over what he described as unfair trade practices, stating, “They’re trying to screw the U.S., and I don’t blame them.” His remarks underscore growing frustration within the administration over trade imbalances and follow the imposition of steep tariffs on countries like Vietnam. Vietnam, which

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Japan Records Largest Population Decline Amid Ongoing Demographic Challenges

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Japan has recorded its largest population decline since official tracking began, highlighting deepening demographic challenges. In 2024, the country witnessed a sharp drop in births coupled with a rising number of deaths, resulting in a net population decrease of nearly 900,000. According to government data, only 720,988 babies were born last year, a decline of […]

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Trump Blames Zelensky for War, Downplays Russia After Deadly Attack

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has sparked global outrage by blaming Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for instigating the war with Russia, just a day after a deadly Russian missile barrage on the Ukrainian city of Sumy claimed 35 civilian lives and left 117 injured. Speaking to reporters at the White House, Trump claimed that Zelensky shared […]

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Barack Obama Commends Harvard for Upholding Academic Freedom

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Former U.S. President Barack Obama has praised Harvard University for standing firm against federal directives aimed at curbing campus activism and dismantling diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. His comments come in the wake of the university’s decision to reject a controversial agreement tied to nearly $2.3 billion in federal funding. The Trump

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Saudi Haj Portal Reopens for Additional Indian Pilgrims

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Saudi Arabia has reopened its Haj portal to accommodate 10,000 more Indian pilgrims for the 2025 Hajj pilgrimage, scheduled between June 4 and June 9. The move follows intervention by India’s Ministry of Minority Affairs after more than 52,500 slots were lost due to delays by private tour operators in meeting Saudi deadlines. Earlier this […]

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Harvard Faces $2.2 Billion Federal Funding Freeze From Trump Administration

By BPN News Desk April 15, 2025

Harvard University is facing a major financial blow as the U.S. government has frozen more than $2.2 billion in grants and $60 million in federal contracts. The drastic action follows Harvard’s refusal to implement a series of directives issued by the Trump administration, which included dismantling its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, banning

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Netanyahu Condemns Macron’s Plan to Recognize Palestinian State

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has sharply criticized French President Emmanuel Macron’s announcement that France may soon recognize Palestine as a sovereign state. Calling it a “grave mistake,” Netanyahu warned that the move could pose serious risks to Israel’s security and survival. In a strongly worded statement, Netanyahu declared that the creation of a

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Over 100 Civilians Killed in Sudan’s Darfur Amid RSF Attacks

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

More than 100 civilians have been killed in Sudan’s Darfur region following brutal assaults by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) on camps housing displaced persons. The attacks targeted the Zamzam and Abu Shouk camps near El Fasher, the capital of North Darfur, over a two-day period, leaving a trail of devastation in one of […]

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Trump Declared ‘Fully Fit’ for Presidency After Health Exam

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has been declared in “excellent health” and “fully fit” to serve as President following a comprehensive medical examination. The health assessment, conducted at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, was overseen by White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella along with a panel of 14 specialists. The findings confirm robust health across

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Xi Jinping Warns Against Trade Wars During Southeast Asia Tour

By BPN News Desk April 14, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping commenced a five-day diplomatic tour of Southeast Asia on April 14, 2025, starting with a two-day state visit to Vietnam, followed by scheduled stops in Malaysia and Cambodia. This tour marks Xi’s first overseas trip of the year and comes at a time of heightened trade tensions between China and the […]