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Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Moscow Refinery

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2026

Ukraine launched a large-scale drone attack on Moscow’s Kapotnya oil refinery, triggering a fire and thick smoke over the Russian capital. The strike marks another escalation in Kyiv’s campaign against Russian energy infrastructure as the war continues to expand beyond the front lines. Ukraine Drone Strike Hits Moscow Oil Refinery The Moscow oil refinery in […]

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India-US Trade Deal Nears Final Stage Says Trump

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2026

India and the United States are close to finalising a long-awaited trade agreement, U.S. President Donald Trump said after meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. The talks focused on trade, tariffs, market access and wider strategic cooperation between the two countries. India US Trade Deal Nears Final […]

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US Senator Calls Iran Deal Big Win

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2026

Republican Senator Roger Marshall has praised the new memorandum of understanding between the United States and Iran, calling it a major diplomatic win for Washington. His remarks came as the agreement continues to face criticism from some Republicans and Israeli officials. Roger Marshall Praises US Iran Deal Marshall described the agreement as a “winning deal” […]

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Shehbaz Sharif Says Islamabad MoU Takes Effect

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has said the “Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding” between the United States and Iran has been electronically signed and will enter into force with immediate effect. The agreement is aimed at halting hostilities, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and beginning technical-level talks for a wider diplomatic settlement. Islamabad MoU

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Trump Says India Has Big West Asia Role

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said India is playing a “big role” in efforts to address the West Asia crisis, as he met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the G7 Summit in France. The two leaders discussed regional stability, maritime security, seafarer safety and progress in India-US trade negotiations. India Role In […]

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Trump Signs US-Iran Deal In France

By BPN News Desk June 18, 2026

Understood. Here is the same copy without sources: U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a physical copy of the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding in France, after the agreement was earlier finalised through remote approvals. The deal is aimed at ending hostilities, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and setting up further talks for a permanent settlement. […]

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Trump Thanks Pakistan, Qatar On Iran Deal

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump thanked Pakistan and Qatar for their mediation role around the proposed US-Iran memorandum of understanding, while also acknowledging Gulf states for helping push regional de-escalation efforts. Trump Thanks Pakistan And Qatar Trump praised Pakistan and Qatar for their involvement in mediation linked to the US-Iran understanding. He said regional

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United States Renames Its Indo-Pacific Command as the US Pacific Command

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2026

The United States has renamed its Indo-Pacific Command as the US Pacific Command, reversing a 2018 change that had highlighted the growing strategic importance of India and the wider Indian Ocean region in American defence planning. US Pacific Command Name Restored The US military said the command would return to its earlier name, US Pacific […]

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Trump Warns Iran Deal Is Not Final

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump said the proposed agreement with Iran was not final and warned that Washington could resume military action if Tehran failed to meet expectations under the memorandum of understanding. Trump Says Iran Deal Is Not Final Trump said the US-Iran understanding remained a memorandum of understanding and not a permanent settlement. Speaking […]

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Leaked US-Iran Draft Promises Sanctions Relief

By BPN News Desk June 17, 2026

A leaked draft memorandum on a proposed US-Iran agreement says Tehran would pledge not to pursue nuclear weapons, while Washington would offer phased sanctions relief and support for a major economic financing package. US Iran Deal Draft Mentions No Nuclear Bomb The reported draft says Iran would reaffirm that it will not seek or develop […]