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China Envoy Says India And China Cannot Be Parted

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

China’s ambassador to India has said the two countries are neighbours that cannot be separated, while calling for stronger cooperation and warning against outside forces trying to widen differences. The remarks come at a time when New Delhi and Beijing are attempting to stabilise ties after years of border tension and strategic mistrust. China Envoy […]

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Iran Mobilises Over 1 Million Ground Troops

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

Iran has mobilised more than one million ground fighters amid fears of a possible US invasion from the south, as the war in West Asia pushes Tehran to prepare for a wider battlefield confrontation. The move comes as reports of fresh troop mobilisation, militia readiness and defensive build-up add to concerns that the conflict could […]

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Trump Extends Iran Hormuz Deadline

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said he is extending his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz until April 6, stepping back for now from an earlier threat to target Iran’s energy infrastructure. He said talks aimed at ending the war were “going very well,” signalling a temporary diplomatic pause in what had […]

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France Holds Talks On Reopening Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

France has held discussions with 35 countries on plans to reopen the Strait of Hormuz once hostilities in West Asia come to an end, as concerns continue to grow over the disruption of one of the world’s most important shipping routes. France Leads Talks On Hormuz Reopening France’s armed forces chief held a videoconference with […]

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World Bank Moves To Ease West Asia Shock

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

The World Bank has said it is moving quickly to support countries facing economic disruption caused by the conflict in West Asia, as rising energy costs, trade disruption and pressure on public finances begin to affect economies across the region and beyond. World Bank Support For Affected Countries The institution said it would use its […]

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Trump Reveals Iran Allowed 10 Oil Tankers

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said that the “mystery gift” he had earlier mentioned from Iran was the passage of 10 oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, presenting it as a goodwill gesture tied to ongoing negotiations. He said the number was first described as eight “big boats of oil” before later rising to […]

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Pakistan Claimed Role In Iran Hit List Pause

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Pakistan has emerged as a behind-the-scenes player in the diplomacy around the Iran war, with reports saying Islamabad urged the United States to press Israel not to target two of Iran’s top officials, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi and Parliament Speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf. According to the report, Israel paused plans to strike them because their […]

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Israel Says IRGC Navy Chief Tangsiri Killed

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Israel has said it killed Alireza Tangsiri, the commander of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy, in a strike in Bandar Abbas, marking one of the most significant blows yet to Tehran’s naval command structure during the ongoing war. Tangsiri had been seen as a key figure in Iran’s maritime strategy, especially around the Strait […]

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Trump Says Iran Gift Was 10 Oil Tankers

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

US President Donald Trump said the mysterious “present” he had earlier mentioned receiving from Iran was in fact “10 big boats of oil” that were allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The remark came amid the continuing Iran war, where control of Hormuz has become one of the biggest strategic and economic flashpoints. […]

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Khawaja Asif Mocks US Over Hormuz Goal

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has mocked the stated US objective of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying the waterway had been open before the war began. His remarks came even as Pakistan positioned itself as a possible venue for talks between Washington and Tehran, adding a layer of contradiction to Islamabad’s messaging during the […]