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Pakistan Urges India to Restore Indus Waters Treaty Functioning

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

Pakistan has formally called on India to immediately resume the full and normal implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), stressing that the longstanding agreement remains binding and operational. This demand follows a supplemental ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), which reaffirmed its authority to adjudicate the Kishenganga-Ratle hydropower

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Iran Calls UN to Recognize Israel and US as Aggressors in Middle East Conflict

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

Iran has formally called upon the United Nations to declare the United States and Israel as the legitimate initiators of hostilities in the Middle East. Tehran lodged a complaint with the UN Security Council, asserting that recent airstrikes on its military and nuclear sites were unprovoked acts of aggression that violate international law. Iran’s Accusations […]

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UK, France, Germany Slam Iran Threats to IAEA Chief

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

In a strong rebuke to Iran’s hardline rhetoric, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany have jointly condemned threats made against Rafael Grossi, the Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), after an Iranian newspaper called for his execution. The three countries reaffirmed their full support for Grossi and the IAEA’s critical mission in […]

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11 Miners Killed in Sudan Gold Mine Collapse

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

At least 11 workers lost their lives and seven others were injured after a gold mine collapsed in eastern Sudan’s Red Sea State. The fatal incident occurred at the Kersh al-Feel mine near the town of Houeid, situated between Atbara and Haya. The victims were working in a shallow artisanal shaft when part of it […]

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China-Pakistan-Bangladesh Bloc May Replace SAARC

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

In a strategic shift that could redraw the diplomatic contours of South Asia, China, Pakistan, and Bangladesh have initiated talks to create a new multilateral regional alliance that would effectively replace the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC). Senior officials from the three countries met on June 19 in Kunming, China, to explore alternatives […]

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Trump Rules Out Talks with Iran, Approves Military Pressure

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

In a clear and uncompromising message, U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will not be entering into any talks with Iran, declaring emphatically that he is “not offering Iran ANYTHING.” The remark comes amid heightened tensions in West Asia following recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. Trump’s blunt assertion signals […]

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INS Tabar Rescues Crew from Burning Oman-Bound Oil Tanker

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

In a dramatic mid-sea operation, the Indian Navy successfully rescued 14 Indian crew members from an oil tanker that caught fire in the Gulf of Oman on Saturday. The vessel, MT Yi Cheng 6, sailing under the Palau flag, was en route to Oman from Kandla when a major fire broke out in its engine […]

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Trump Calls Musk “Wonderful Guy” Amid Big Bill Dispute

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has extended an olive branch to Elon Musk, calling the Tesla CEO a “wonderful guy” during a recent interview, even as Musk continues to criticize Trump’s sweeping tax and spending legislation known as the “Big, Beautiful Bill.” The comments come amid heightened tensions between the two influential figures, sparked by disagreements […]

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Trump Rejects Extension of July 9 Tariff Deadline

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has firmly ruled out any extension to the 90-day global tariff pause, stating that he expects no delays beyond the July 9 deadline. Speaking during a recent interaction with reporters, Trump indicated that his administration will begin dispatching letters to trade partners, outlining new tariffs that will be imposed if trade […]

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Russia Launches 537-Weapon Strike; Ukraine F-16 Pilot Killed

By BPN News Desk June 30, 2025

In what is being described as the most massive aerial assault since the start of the full-scale invasion, Russia launched a staggering 537 aerial weapons against Ukraine overnight, comprising 477 drones and decoys alongside 60 advanced missiles. The unprecedented attack appeared designed to overwhelm Ukrainian air defences and target critical infrastructure across multiple