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Jaishankar on U.S. Russia Sanctions Bill: “We’ll Cross That Bridge”

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar has taken a composed stance on the newly proposed U.S. sanctions bill that threatens severe tariffs on countries importing Russian energy. Speaking during his ongoing visit to Washington D.C., he said, “We’ll cross that bridge when we come to it,” when asked about the potential impact on India. India Keeps […]

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Petition Demands Deportation of Melania Trump and Family

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

A petition calling for the deportation of First Lady Melania Trump, her son Barron Trump, and her parents has gained traction across the United States. It comes amid widespread criticism of President Donald Trump’s proposed measures to revoke citizenship from certain naturalized Americans. The online petition, originally launched on MoveOn, now carries thousands of

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India Condemns Kidnapping of Three Nationals in Mali, Seeks Swift Action

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

India has expressed deep concern and strongly condemned the abduction of three Indian nationals in the West African nation of Mali, urging the local authorities to act urgently for their safe release. The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) described the incident as a “deplorable act of violence” and has stepped up diplomatic efforts to coordinate […]

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Pakistan PM Warns of “Existential Threat” Over Indus Water Move

By BPN News Desk July 3, 2025

Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sounded a dire warning as India stands firm on its recent suspension of key provisions of the Indus Waters Treaty. Calling the situation a matter of national urgency, Sharif announced a series of domestic measures to counter what he described as mounting pressure on Pakistan’s water security. The Prime […]

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Quad Condemns Pahalgam Attack, Avoids Naming Pakistan

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

The foreign ministers of the Quad grouping—India, the United States, Japan, and Australia—have issued a joint condemnation of the brutal terror attack that struck Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22, resulting in the deaths of 26 civilians. While the statement denounced “cross-border terrorism” and called for accountability, it conspicuously avoided naming Pakistan,

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Iran Suspends Cooperation With IAEA Amid Regional Tensions

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has approved new legislation formally suspending Iran’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). The move, passed by Parliament and the Supreme National Security Council, mandates a pause in all IAEA activities at Iranian nuclear sites until Tehran receives binding security guarantees for its facilities and

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Musk Backs Trump, Praises Peace Efforts After Deportation Warning

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

Elon Musk has publicly offered his support to U.S. President Donald Trump after Trump faced an immigration-related deportation warning during a recent public appearance. The Tesla and SpaceX CEO appeared alongside Trump, portraying him as a global peace advocate and praising his efforts toward stabilising international relations. Musk was seen standing beside Trump as the

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IMF Approves $350 Million Tranche for Sri Lanka’s Recovery

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the release of $350 million to Sri Lanka following the successful completion of the fourth review under its $2.9 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). This latest disbursement brings the total assistance received by Sri Lanka under the program to approximately $1.74 billion, marking a crucial step in the […]

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Two Chinese Nationals Charged for Recruiting U.S. Military Spies for Beijing

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

U.S. law enforcement has arrested and charged two Chinese nationals in a high-profile espionage case involving an alleged scheme to recruit military personnel as spies. The accused, who lived in the U.S. under false documents, allegedly attempted to cultivate sources close to the U.S. military to pass secret information to Beijing. Espionage Allegations Both

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IMF Releases $500 Million to Ukraine After Review Clearance

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

The International Monetary Fund has approved a $500 million disbursement to Ukraine following the successful completion of the eighth review under its $15.5 billion Extended Fund Facility (EFF). With this, total disbursements under the programme now stand at $10.6 billion, bolstering Ukraine’s macroeconomic stability amid continued war-time challenges. IMF Ukraine The