Europe International

French PM Michel Barnier Survives First No-Confidence Vote

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

France’s new Prime Minister Michel Barnier has survived his first no-confidence motion, with only 197 lawmakers supporting the move, well short of the 289 votes needed. French Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Tuesday successfully faced a no-confidence motion introduced by the left-wing New Popular Front (NFP) coalition in the National Assembly. The motion, which

International

Geoffrey Hinton Wins Nobel Prize for AI Research

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

Geoffrey E. Hinton, often referred to as the “Godfather of AI,” has been awarded the 2024 Nobel Prize in Physics by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The prestigious award recognizes Hinton’s “foundational discoveries and inventions enabling machine learning with artificial neural networks.” Hinton shares the honor with physicist John

Asia International

Chinese Stocks Surge After Holiday Break Amid Stimulus Optimism

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

Chinese stocks saw a significant surge on Monday as trading resumed following the week-long Golden Week holiday. The benchmark CSI 300 Index soared nearly 11% in early trading, driven by positive home sales and robust consumption data. The rally extended gains made in the nine consecutive sessions before the holiday break. In contrast, Chinese shares […]

International Middle East

Israel Strikes Over 120 Hezbollah Targets in Lebanon Amid Escalating Tensions

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

The Israeli military launched a massive aerial operation on Monday, targeting more than 120 Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon within a one-hour period. The Israeli Air Force (IAF) focused on sites associated with Hezbollah’s elite Radwan forces and other units, as tensions between the two nations continue to escalate. This operation comes amid Israel’s ongoing […]

Americas International

Kamala Harris Rejects Putin Meeting Without Ukraine’s Presence

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

In an interview broadcast on Monday, Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris stated that if elected president, she would not engage in any peace talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin unless Ukraine is directly represented. Her comments came as the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict continues to shape US foreign policy. “Ukraine Must Have a Say” When

Americas International

Hurricane Milton to Hit Florida as Catastrophic Category 5

By BPN News Desk October 8, 2024

Hurricane Milton, a powerful Category 5 storm, is barreling toward Florida’s Gulf Coast, prompting urgent warnings and mandatory evacuations. The monster storm, packing maximum sustained winds of 165 miles per hour, is expected to bring life-threatening conditions to parts of Florida by Wednesday, according to the National Hurricane Center. Milton Expected to Make Landfall

Asia International

India, Maldives Sign $400 Million Currency Swap Deal to Boost Economic Ties

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

India and the Maldives on Monday signed a currency swap agreement worth $400 million, aimed at helping the island nation overcome foreign exchange reserve challenges and bolstering economic cooperation between the two countries. This agreement was part of a series of initiatives announced during Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s four-day state visit to India. Key

International

Protester Sets Himself on Fire Outside White House Amid Anti-Israel Protests

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

A man set himself on fire outside the White House on Saturday during a protest against the ongoing war in Gaza. The incident occurred as thousands marched across cities like Washington and Los Angeles, calling for an immediate ceasefire in the devastating conflict that has now entered its twelfth month. Global Protests Demand Ceasefire in […]

Americas International

Trinidad & Tobago Adopts UPI-Based Real-Time Payments Platform

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Trinidad and Tobago has officially become the first Caribbean nation to embrace a real-time payments platform based on India’s Unified Payments Interface (UPI) technology. The milestone agreement was signed between the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) and Trinidad and Tobago’s Ministry of Digital Transformation on September 26, marking a significant step

International Middle East

Egypt Backs France’s Call to Halt Arms Exports to Israel

By BPN News Desk October 7, 2024

Egypt has welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron’s call to halt the export of arms to Israel, citing concerns over the Israeli military’s violations of international law and humanitarian norms in Gaza and Lebanon. This development comes amid rising tensions and increased civilian casualties in both conflict zones, with many of the victims reported to be […]