International

Trump-Backed Bill Threatens 500% Tariffs on India, China Over Russia Oil Trade

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

In a move that could significantly alter global trade dynamics, U.S. President Donald Trump has endorsed a new Senate bill proposing the imposition of 500% tariffs on countries maintaining strong economic ties with Russia—specifically targeting India and China. The dramatic proposal is being justified as a means to cut off the financial arteries that allegedly […]

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Trump Signals “Much Less Tariffs” as India-US Trade Deal Nears Conclusion

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has given the clearest indication yet that a long-awaited bilateral trade agreement between the United States and India is imminent, saying he expects “much less tariffs” under the proposed deal. With just days left before a July 9 deadline that would trigger steep reciprocal tariff hikes, both sides appear eager to […]

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Japan Faces 30–35% Tariff Risk as Trump Doubts Deal

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

With a critical trade deadline fast approaching, President Donald Trump has signaled that a deal with Japan is unlikely, raising the prospect of imposing steep tariffs on Japanese imports. Trump indicated that unless an agreement is reached by July 9, the United States may levy tariffs ranging from 30% to 35%, up from the current […]

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Pakistan Takes Charge of UNSC Presidency for July

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

Pakistan officially began its month-long presidency of the United Nations Security Council on July 1, 2025, marking the eighth time it has assumed this role during its current non-permanent membership. The presidency, which rotates monthly among the 15 Council members, gives Pakistan the authority to preside over meetings, set the Council’s agenda, and represent the […]

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Senate Passes Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful’ Tax Bill by One Vote

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

The United States Senate has narrowly approved President Donald Trump’s massive tax and spending proposal dubbed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” in a dramatic 51–50 vote. Vice President J.D. Vance cast the deciding vote after three Republican senators broke ranks, creating a deadlock in the chamber. Tax Cuts The bill seeks to make permanent […]

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Israel Agrees to Conditions for 60‑Day Gaza Ceasefire, Trump Says

By BPN News Desk July 2, 2025

In a significant development, President Donald Trump confirmed that Israel has accepted specific conditions for a 60-day ceasefire in Gaza. This announcement signals a breakthrough in ongoing diplomatic efforts aimed at halting hostilities and alleviating the humanitarian crisis in the region. Trump, addressing reporters at a recent event, reiterated that “Israel has

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Trump to Host Netanyahu at White House on July 7 for Gaza Ceasefire Talks

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump will welcome Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to the White House on July 7, in a crucial meeting aimed at securing a ceasefire in Gaza and pressing for the release of Israeli hostages still held by Hamas. This visit, Netanyahu’s third since Trump assumed office in January, underscores the urgency and […]

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Thailand PM Paetongtarn Suspended Over Leaked Call With Hun Sen

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

Thailand is in the throes of a fresh political crisis after Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra was suspended by the Constitutional Court over a leaked phone call with Cambodian Senate President Hun Sen. The suspension follows a petition filed by 36 senators accusing her of ethical misconduct, with the court agreeing to examine whether her private […]

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G7 Calls for Immediate Resumption of Iran Nuclear Talks

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

In a strong unified appeal, the Group of Seven (G7) countries have urged Iran to return to the negotiating table without delay and resume discussions aimed at reviving the 2015 Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA). This comes amid mounting international concern over Iran’s expanding nuclear program and its decision to enrich uranium up to […]

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Trump Ends Most US Sanctions on Syria

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order lifting the majority of US economic sanctions on Syria, a move aimed at supporting economic recovery and restoring Syria’s international banking and trade links. This decision follows diplomatic engagements involving Syria’s interim leadership and aligns with recent policy shifts seen in other Western nations. Sanctions