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Harvard Sues Trump Over Foreign Student Ban

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

Harvard University has filed a federal lawsuit against the Trump administration, contesting a controversial move to strip the institution of its right to enroll foreign students. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s recent decision to revoke Harvard’s Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP) certification has triggered alarm across academia, with the university

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Pakistan Army Spokesman Echoes Hafiz Saeed in Threat Over Indus Waters

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

On April 23, 2025, India announced the suspension of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) with Pakistan, a move triggered by Islamabad’s continued support for cross-border terrorism. The suspension came a day after the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir, where 26 civilians, mostly Hindu pilgrims, were killed in a brutal assault claimed to have […]

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Bolton Flags Turkey-Pakistan Drone Alliance as Security Concern

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton has raised red flags over Turkey’s growing military collaboration with Pakistan, particularly in the domain of drone warfare. Speaking to Business Today, Bolton noted that although Turkish drones like the Bayraktar TB2 are “not the most sophisticated,” their deployment in Pakistan’s recent conflict with India is a

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Iran Warns U.S. Over Potential Israeli Strikes on Nuclear Sites

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

In a sharp escalation of regional tensions, Iran has warned that it will treat the United States as a direct participant in any Israeli military strike on its nuclear facilities. The warning comes amid reports that Israel is preparing potential unilateral strikes on Iranian nuclear sites if ongoing diplomatic efforts collapse. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas […]

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Russia Deploys Nuclear Air-to-Air Missiles, U.S. Warns

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

In a significant and alarming development, the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) has reported that Russia is fielding nuclear-armed air-to-air missiles. This strategic escalation represents a bold shift in Moscow’s military posture and underscores its continued emphasis on nuclear deterrence and intimidation in global conflict dynamics. The missile in question is

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Muhammad Yunus Considers Resignation Amid Bangladesh Turmoil

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

Professor Muhammad Yunus, the 84-year-old Nobel laureate and head of Bangladesh’s interim government, is reportedly contemplating resignation. His appointment in August 2024 followed the mass resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina amid nationwide protests. Since then, Yunus has been at the helm of a transitional administration expected to steer the country toward free

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IMF Approves $1 Billion Disbursement to Pakistan

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved a $1 billion disbursement to Pakistan under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), following a comprehensive review of the country’s economic reforms and commitments. This decision comes after the IMF’s Executive Board concluded that Pakistan had met all the agreed-upon conditions under the program initiated in September 2024.

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Trump Bars Harvard from Enrolling Foreign Students

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

In a controversial move, the Trump administration has revoked Harvard University’s certification under the Student and Exchange Visitor Program (SEVP), thereby stripping the institution of its ability to enroll international students for the 2025–2026 academic year. This decision effectively bars Harvard from hosting students on F-1 or J-1 visas, impacting over 6,800

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Bangladesh Army Chief Demands December Elections Amid Rift

By BPN News Desk May 23, 2025

In a significant development, Bangladesh’s Army Chief, General Waker-Uz-Zaman, has called for national elections to be held by December 2025. Addressing senior officers at the Dhaka cantonment, General Zaman emphasized the urgency of restoring an elected government, stating, “The country’s future should be decided by its elected representatives, not by an

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Bangladesh Army Chief Rejects Myanmar Corridor Proposal

By BPN News Desk May 22, 2025

Bangladesh’s Chief of Army Staff, General Waker-uz-Zaman, has publicly opposed the interim government’s proposal to create a humanitarian corridor into Myanmar’s Rakhine State. The plan, aimed at facilitating aid to conflict-hit regions, has triggered backlash from the military leadership, with the Army Chief labeling it “completely unacceptable.” The move