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U.S. To Push Secondary Tariffs On Russian Oil Buyers

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has proposed that the United States, along with the European Union, impose additional secondary tariffs on countries continuing to import Russian crude oil. He warned that such coordinated measures could trigger a “full collapse” of Russia’s economy and force President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. The proposal comes amid

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Xi to Join BRICS Virtual Summit via Video Link

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the upcoming BRICS leaders’ virtual meeting via video link from Beijing on September 8. The invitation was extended by Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, under Brazil’s current BRICS chairmanship. Address to Focus on Global Challenges Xi is expected to deliver a key address during the virtual summit. […]

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India, Israel Set to Sign Investment Treaty This Week

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

India and Israel are expected to sign a Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) during the upcoming visit of Israel’s Finance Minister, Bezalel Smotrich, scheduled from September 8 to 10. The agreement is intended to protect investors from both countries through promises of fair treatment and independent arbitration. Strategic Partnership and Trade Prospects The BIT aligns with

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Communities Stand With U.S. Immigrants Amid Deportation Rises

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

Activists and community groups across the United States are uniting behind the slogan “No human being is illegal” to show solidarity with undocumented immigrants. Large seminars and events—from Boston to California—stress that immigrants are vital contributors to the U.S. economy and deserve dignity, regardless of legal status. Immigrants Drive Key Industries, Face

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U.S. Agency Data-Sharing Raises Deportation Risk for Unauthorized Work

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

Immigrants in the U.S. face increased deportation risks due to expanded data-sharing between immigration enforcement agencies and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Reporting income from freelance or side jobs—when holding visas tied to a specific employer, like H-1B visas or student visas—now raises flags. This shift in enforcement has led to visa extensions being

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JD Vance Defends Strike That Killed 11, Dismisses Critics

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

U.S. Vice President JD Vance defended a recent military airstrike on a Venezuelan-flagged vessel, calling it “the highest and best use of our military.” The strike killed 11 suspected members of the Tren de Aragua gang. Facing criticism that the action may have been illegal, Vance replied bluntly, “I don’t give a s**t what you […]

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Trump Warns Venezuelan Jets Will Be Shot Down If They Endanger US Ships

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

President Donald Trump issued a stern warning on Friday that Venezuelan military jets flying near U.S. naval vessels could be shot down if they pose a threat to American forces. The remarks came after two Venezuelan F-16 aircraft flew near the USS Jason Dunham in the Caribbean, a move the Pentagon described as “highly provocative.” […]

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Blast During Cricket Match Kills One, Injures Several

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

A bomb blast struck the Kausar Cricket Ground in Khar tehsil, Bajaur district, in Pakistan’s Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province on Saturday evening during a local cricket match. The explosion claimed the life of one person and injured several others, including children. IED Blast Caused Panic On The Field Officials confirmed that an improvised explosive device (IED) […]

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PM Modi Speaks With Macron On Ukraine Peace

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday, focusing largely on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution. The call came at a time when global leaders have been increasing their diplomatic efforts to push for dialogue and negotiations to end the […]

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Israel Strikes Gaza City Tower, Orders Residents To Flee

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

Israel destroyed a high-rise building in Gaza City after warning residents to evacuate, as the military intensified operations around the territory’s largest urban center. Witnesses identified the building as the Sussi residential tower. The military said Hamas used the site for surveillance and intelligence, while residents were instructed to move south before the strike.