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At Least 50 Killed In Israeli Strikes On Gaza

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

Gaza’s Hamas-run civil defence agency said at least 50 people, including children, were killed in overnight Israeli airstrikes across the Strip. The strikes came just weeks after a fragile ceasefire deal, raising fears of renewed escalation. Over 200 others were reportedly injured in the bombings. Details Of The Strikes According to Gaza authorities, the airstrikes […]

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South Korea Awards Trump Its Highest Honour

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump was honoured with South Korea’s highest civilian award, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, during his state visit on October 29. The award was presented by South Korean President Lee Jae-myung at a ceremony in Gyeongju, the ancient capital of the Silla dynasty. Ceremony And Symbolism Alongside the medal, Trump was gifted […]

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US Senate Moves to Revoke Trump’s Brazil Tariffs

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

The United States Senate on October 28 passed a bipartisan resolution by a narrow 52–48 margin to repeal the 50 % tariffs imposed on Brazilian goods under Donald Trump’s administration. The tariffs, which covered imports such as coffee, beef and orange juice, were introduced following Trump’s declaration of a national emergency tied to Brazil’s prosecution […]

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US-India Trade Deal ‘On The Verge,’ Trump Says

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said during his South Korea visit that a trade agreement between the United States and India is “only a question of time.” He praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, highlighting their “great relationship” and suggesting talks are moving toward resolution. Deal Status Trump’s remarks come as negotiations that had earlier stalled over […]

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Australia’s Inflation Jumps, Rate Cut Hopes Fade

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

Australia’s consumer price index (CPI) rose by 1.3% in the third quarter of 2025, pushing annual inflation to 3.2%. The figure overshot market expectations and exceeded the Reserve Bank of Australia’s (RBA) 2–3% target band, raising concerns about the timing of future interest-rate cuts. Q3 Numbers And Drivers The quarterly rise of 1.3% was the […]

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Pakistani Defence Minister Accuses Kabul Of Being India’s ‘Puppet’

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has accused the Afghan government of acting as a “puppet of Delhi” and warned that Pakistan will respond “50 times stronger” if Kabul attacks Islamabad or provides sanctuary to militants striking Pakistan. Allegations And Warning In remarks aired on a Pakistani television programme, Asif claimed that India is using Afghanistan […]

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North Korea Conducts Missile Tests Ahead of Trump’s Visit To South Korea

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

North Korea announced on Tuesday that it had successfully tested new sea-to-surface cruise missiles, coinciding with U.S. President Donald Trump’s arrival in South Korea. The launches were confirmed by Pyongyang’s state media, which claimed the missiles flew for more than two hours before hitting designated targets in the country’s western waters. Details Of The Launches

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Israeli Strikes Kill Over 30 in Gaza Amid Fragile Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

Israeli forces launched a series of airstrikes across the Gaza Strip on Tuesday, resulting in at least 30 deaths and dozens of injuries, according to Gaza’s civil defence agency. The strikes, described by the Israeli prime minister’s office as “powerful,” occurred despite a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreement earlier this month. What Led to the Strike Israeli […]

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Pakistan And Afghanistan Talks End Without Agreement

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Peace negotiations between Pakistan and Afghanistan wrapped up in Istanbul on October 28 without reaching any formal settlement. The talks, which were aimed at consolidating the ceasefire agreed on October 19, failed to produce results as both sides remained divided over cross-border militancy. Agenda And Key Differences Pakistan pressed Afghanistan to rein in the

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Netanyahu Orders Immediate “Powerful Strikes” on Gaza

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has instructed the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) to launch “immediate and powerful strikes” on the Gaza Strip, following what his office described as a “clear violation” of the U.S.-brokered ceasefire by Hamas. The directive comes amid accusations of hostilities near Rafah and the delay by Hamas in returning the remains […]