Americas International

Hurricane Milton Makes Landfall in Florida With Severe Storm Surge

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

Florida’s western coast was battered by Hurricane Milton late Wednesday as the powerful Category 3 storm made landfall near Siesta Key, bringing extreme winds, life-threatening rain, and dangerous storm surge. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) warned of severe damage across the region as the storm raged through the state. The NHC reported that Hurricane Milton,

Asia International

ASEAN Summits Begin in Laos, Focus on Regional Connectivity and Stability

By BPN News Desk October 10, 2024

The 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits kicked off in Vientiane, Laos, on Wednesday, emphasizing stronger regional cooperation under the theme “ASEAN: Enhancing Connectivity and Resilience.” The summits aim to promote sustainable development and address pressing regional challenges through multilateral cooperation. Lao President Thongloun Sisoulith, speaking at the

Asia International

Donald Trump Lauds PM Modi as ‘Friend’ and ‘Nicest Human Being’

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

Former US President Donald Trump has praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, describing him as a “friend” and the “nicest human being” during a recent podcast interview. In an episode of the Flagrant podcast, former United States President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump spoke highly of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,

International Middle East

Israel Claims to Eliminate Key Hezbollah Leaders: Netanyahu

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces the elimination of key Hezbollah figures as tensions escalate in the region. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu declared on Tuesday that Israeli forces have eliminated several top figures in Hezbollah’s leadership succession. The announcement came through a pre-recorded video message, where Netanyahu claimed that

Europe International

UK Faces Renewed Threat from ISIS and al Qaeda, Warns MI5 Chief

By BPN News Desk October 9, 2024

MI5 Director General Ken McCallum warns of a “resurgent” threat from ISIS and al Qaeda, highlighting the evolving landscape of terrorism in the UK. The head of Britain’s domestic security service, MI5, has issued a stark warning about the rising threat posed by ISIS and al Qaeda, describing both terrorist groups as “resurgent” and actively […]

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