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Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Ready For Elections Soon

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said that the country is prepared to hold national elections within the next two to three months, provided security conditions are met. The remarks came after questions from former US President Donald Trump, who suggested Ukraine must demonstrate its commitment to democracy. Voting during wartime remains difficult Elections

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X Will Comply With Australia’s Under-16 Social Media Ban

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

X, the platform owned by Elon Musk, has said it will follow Australia’s new law that bans social media accounts for anyone under 16. The company stated that compliance is required under Australian law and it will adjust its systems to meet the new rules. Age checks to be introduced Under the ban, platforms must […]

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US Criticises China Over Radar Incident, Backs Japan

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

The United States has criticised China after Japanese authorities reported that Chinese fighter jets aimed radar at Japanese military aircraft near Okinawa. The US called the incident dangerous and said such behaviour increases the risk of miscalculation in the region. Strong support for Japan The US State Department said its commitment to Japan is “unwavering” […]

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Trump Says Rate Cut Is Key Test For New Fed Chair

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

President Donald Trump has said that support for interest rate cuts will be a deciding factor when choosing the next chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve. He called it a “litmus test”, making clear that any nominee must favour reducing borrowing costs soon. Criticism of current leadership Trump again criticised the current Fed leadership and […]

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Zelenskyy Says Ukraine Will Not Give Up Territory

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has firmly rejected suggestions that Ukraine should surrender any territory to end the war. Speaking after meetings with European leaders, he said that proposals backed by the United States, which hint at territorial compromise, were “unacceptable” and against the principles of international law. Peace plan concerns A recent peace

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Meta Says Australia Ban May Push Teens To Riskier Apps

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Meta has warned that Australia’s new law banning social media for under-16s could push young users towards lesser-known platforms that are less regulated. The company said that while mainstream apps like Instagram and Facebook have moderation systems, teenagers may switch to smaller platforms that do not have the same level of safety checks. Ban came […]

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US Visa Social-Media Rule Sparks Concern

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

A new rule by the US State Department now requires H-1B visa applicants and their H-4 dependents to make their social media accounts publicly visible for screening. The policy comes into effect from December 15. Consular officers will be allowed to review posts, past handles and public activity from multiple platforms before deciding on a […]

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Australia’s Social Media Ban For Under-16s Comes into Effect

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

Australia has enforced a nationwide ban that stops children under the age of 16 from creating or maintaining social media accounts. The law took effect from December 10 and applies to all major platforms, including Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, Facebook, YouTube, X, Reddit, Twitch and others. Platforms that fail to remove under-age accounts can face heavy […]

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IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Disbursement For Pakistan

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The International Monetary Fund has approved a new disbursement of $1.2 billion for Pakistan. The approval followed the second review of Pakistan’s Extended Fund Facility and the first review under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility. The package includes $1 billion under the EFF programme and $200 million under the RSF window. Support for balance of […]

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Thailand Airstrikes Renew Border Conflict With Cambodia

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

Thailand launched airstrikes on Cambodian territory after clashes along the disputed border, marking a sharp escalation in tensions. The strikes followed an incident earlier in the day in which a Thai soldier was killed during an exchange of fire. Military officials in Bangkok said the raids targeted Cambodian positions across the frontier. Civilian areas hit, […]