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Russia May Resume Nuclear Tests After Trump’s Remarks

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed senior officials to gather information and prepare recommendations on possibly resuming nuclear weapons testing. The move follows recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Washington might end its moratorium on nuclear explosive tests. Putin said any Russian action would depend on U.S. decisions, but the

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US Plans 10% Flight Cuts at 40 Airports Amid Shutdown

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has announced plans to reduce flights by up to 10 per cent at 40 major U.S. airports if the ongoing government shutdown continues. Sean Duffy, the U.S. Transportation Secretary, said the cuts would begin this Friday and be phased in gradually, starting at 4 per cent and reaching 10 per […]

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Vivek Ramaswamy Urges GOP to Move Beyond Identity Politics

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

Vivek Ramaswamy, the Republican figure and 2026 Ohio gubernatorial hopeful, responded sharply to the recent election sweep by Democrats in key U.S. races including the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the 2025 mayoral contest in New York City. Ramaswamy acknowledged the losses across New York City, New Jersey and Virginia and described them as a […]

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12 Dead As UPS Cargo Plane Crashes In Kentucky

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

A United Parcel Service (UPS) cargo aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport in Kentucky on November 4, killing at least 12 people and injuring several others. The aircraft, identified as a McDonnell Douglas MD-11F, was on its way to Honolulu when it suffered what investigators describe as a “catastrophic mechanical […]

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China To Lift Tariffs On US Farm Goods

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

Beijing has announced that starting November 10, 2025, it will suspend retaliatory tariffs on a range of American agricultural exports, including corn, wheat, sorghum and chicken. The decision follows a new round of high-level trade discussions between the United States and China aimed at easing tensions that have persisted since the original tariff war. Scope […]

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Bitcoin Faces Critical Level as China Suspends Tariff on US Goods

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

Bitcoin prices hovered near a crucial support level on Wednesday after China announced it would suspend an additional 24% tariff on U.S. goods for one year, maintaining a lower 10% levy. The move, aimed at easing trade tensions, has triggered cautious optimism in global financial markets and offered temporary relief to risk assets. China’s Tariff […]

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Trump Calls Tariff Case “Life or Death” for US Economy

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

President Donald Trump has described the upcoming Supreme Court hearing on his tariff policy as a “life or death” matter for the United States, claiming that his trade measures have fueled stock market gains and strengthened the country’s economy. Trump’s Defence of Tariffs Addressing reporters at the White House, Trump said the tariffs were essential […]

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At Least Seven Dead, Eleven Injured in Louisville Cargo Jet Crash

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

A cargo aircraft operated by UPS Airlines crashed shortly after take-off from Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport on Tuesday evening, killing at least seven people and injuring eleven others. The plane was bound for Honolulu, Hawaii, when it went down near an industrial zone close to the airport, erupting into thick black smoke and flames. […]

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Trump, Modi Maintain Regular Contact Amid Trade Talks – White House

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

Donald Trump and Narendra Modi are reported to be in frequent communication as their countries continue trade negotiations, the White House said on Tuesday. Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed that the U.S. President “speaks pretty frequently” with the Indian Prime Minister and that his trade team is “in very serious discussions” with India. Trade Talks […]

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Mamdani Wins NYC Mayoral Election in Landmark Victory

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old Democratic state assembly member, was elected the 111th mayor of New York City on November 4, 2025. He defeated former governor Andrew Cuomo (running as an independent) and Republican Curtis Sliwa, securing over 50 % of the vote to become the city’s first Muslim mayor and youngest mayor in more than […]