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Pete Hegseth Removes US Army Chief

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked Army Chief of Staff General Randy George to step down and retire immediately, marking another major leadership change inside the Pentagon during Washington’s ongoing military campaign against Iran. The move comes without any public explanation from the Pentagon and has triggered fresh scrutiny over instability at the top […]

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Macron Hits Back After Trump Remarks

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Macron Hits Back After Trump Remarks French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back against fresh remarks made by U.S. President Donald Trump, opening another round of public friction between the two leaders at a time of wider strain between Washington and European allies. The exchange has drawn attention not only because of the personal tone […]

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Iran Missile Launchers Still Remain Intact – US Intelligence

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

A fresh U.S. intelligence assessment suggests Iran still retains a significant part of its missile and drone capability despite weeks of American and Israeli strikes. The finding appears to challenge earlier public claims from Washington that Tehran’s offensive capacity had been largely broken. Iran Missile Launchers Still Operational According to the assessment, around

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Pakistan Fuel Prices Surge Amid Oil Shock

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Pakistan Fuel Prices Surge Amid Oil Shock Pakistan has announced another sharp increase in fuel prices as global crude markets remain volatile during the Middle East conflict. The new rates, which take effect from Friday, mark the second major revision in less than a month and are expected to add further pressure on inflation and […]

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Iran Flags Gulf Bridge Targets After Strike

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Tehran has signalled possible retaliation against key bridges in Gulf countries and Jordan after a major strike damaged the B1 bridge near Karaj, west of Tehran. The latest development has added another layer of tension to the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict, with infrastructure now emerging as a visible part of the battlefield. Iran Gulf Bridge Retaliation […]

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Trump Warns Iran After Bridge Strike

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Trump Warns Iran After Bridge Strike U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric on Iran after a major strike destroyed a newly built bridge west of Tehran that has been described in multiple reports as one of the country’s tallest or largest bridge structures. The incident has intensified fears of a wider conflict, with Trump […]

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Pasteur Institute In Tehran Damaged In Attack

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Pasteur Institute In Tehran Damaged In Attack Iran’s Health Ministry says the Pasteur Institute of Iran, one of the country’s oldest medical research centres, was severely damaged in an attack on Tehran. The claim adds to growing concern over the widening impact of the war on civilian and scientific infrastructure, especially facilities linked to public […]

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Philippines Reaches Iran Seafarer Understanding

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Philippines Reaches Iran Understanding On Seafarers The Philippines says it has reached a “positive understanding” with Iran on the safety of Filipino seafarers and the security of the country’s energy supplies, as tensions in and around the Strait of Hormuz continue to threaten commercial shipping. The development comes as Manila tries to protect both its […]

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Indonesia Condemns Israel Death Penalty Law

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Indonesia Condemns Israeli Death Penalty Law Indonesia has joined growing international criticism of Israel’s newly passed death penalty law, calling it unacceptable and accusing it of violating basic humanitarian and legal principles. The law has drawn sharp reactions because critics say it is designed to apply overwhelmingly to Palestinians tried in military courts,

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Australia Warns Of Iran War Fuel Impact

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Australia Warns Of Long Iran War Economic Pain Australia has warned that the economic effects of the Iran war could last for months, as Prime Minister Anthony Albanese urged people not to panic-buy fuel and to reduce consumption where possible. The government is trying to calm public anxiety as the conflict continues to disrupt global […]