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EU Removes UAE from Money-Laundering High-Risk List

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

The European Union has officially removed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from its list of high-risk countries for money laundering and terrorist financing. The decision comes after a comprehensive assessment of the UAE’s regulatory reforms and commitment to strengthening its financial crime oversight mechanisms. UAE Earns Delisting Through Stronger Compliance The move

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Trump Says “No Hard Feelings” After Musk’s Apology

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has responded to Elon Musk’s public apology with a tone of reconciliation, saying there are “no hard feelings” following their high-profile fallout last week. The remarks mark a significant de-escalation after days of online hostility that triggered speculation about federal contracts and political alliances. Musk Expresses Regret for Public

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Kim Jong Un Declares North Korea Will “Always Stand with Russia”

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

On the occasion of Russia Day, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un reaffirmed his nation’s deep-rooted alliance with Moscow, sending a personal message to Russian President Vladimir Putin declaring that North Korea will “always stand with Russia.” The message, published by North Korean state media, underlined the evolving military and strategic partnership between the two […]

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Judge Blocks Trump from Deporting or Detaining Mahmoud Khalil

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

In a significant legal rebuke to the Trump administration, a federal judge has ruled that Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University student and pro-Palestinian activist, cannot be deported or detained on the grounds of U.S. foreign policy concerns. The ruling comes amid growing national scrutiny over attempts to suppress political speech on college campuses and among […]

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Modi Declined to Silence Hasina, Reveals Yunus

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

Bangladesh’s interim government adviser, Muhammad Yunus, has revealed that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi refused to act on a request to restrain Sheikh Hasina from making politically charged statements while in India. The revelation was made during Yunus’s address at a public event hosted by Chatham House in London. Yunus Requested Modi to Restrain Hasina […]

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Trump Launches $5M “Gold Card” Visa Website

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

US President Donald Trump has introduced a controversial new immigration proposal—dubbed the Gold Card—offering fast-tracked US residency and a pathway to citizenship for foreigners willing to invest $5 million. The program has launched with an official waitlist website, trumpcard.gov, targeting high-net-worth individuals globally. What Is the Gold Card Visa? The Gold Card

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Trump Vows “Iran Can’t Have Nuclear Weapon” Amid Evacuation

By BPN News Desk June 12, 2025

US President Donald Trump has again declared that he will not let Iran develop nuclear weapons, reinforcing a long-standing hardline position as the Middle East grapples with renewed instability. His statement came alongside a US government decision to evacuate non-essential personnel from its embassy in Iraq, citing increased security threats. Trump’s Stand on Iran’s

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J-10 Maker AVIC Chengdu Shares Drop 18% Amid Post-Conflict Cooldown

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

Chinese defence manufacturer AVIC Chengdu Aircraft has seen its shares tumble nearly 18% in just over two weeks, with prices falling from 95.86 yuan on May 12 to around 76 yuan by early June. The drop follows the easing of India-Pakistan hostilities, a key geopolitical factor that had initially triggered a sharp rally in Chinese […]

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India “Is Not a Football”: Ex-Pentagon Official Slams Trudeau, Backs Carney’s Outreach

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

Former Pentagon official and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, Michael Rubin, has strongly criticised Canada’s past handling of its relationship with India under former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. In a recent interview, Rubin remarked that India should be treated as a strategic partner, not as a tool for domestic political games. “India is […]

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Musk Says He Regrets Harsh Posts on Trump, Signals Truce

By BPN News Desk June 11, 2025

Elon Musk has publicly admitted regret over some of the strongly worded social media posts he made against US President Donald Trump. In a rare backtrack, Musk wrote, “I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.” This statement marks a significant de-escalation after a highly publicised digital feud […]