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12 US Troops Wounded In Iran Strike

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

Twelve US troops were wounded in an Iranian strike on Prince Sultan Air Base in Saudi Arabia, in one of the most significant attacks on American forces since the start of the Iran war. Two of the wounded were reported to be in serious condition, underlining the growing risks facing US personnel stationed across the […]

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Nepal Ex-PM Oli Arrested Over Protest Deaths

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

Nepal’s former Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli has been arrested over the deaths linked to the 2025 Gen Z-led anti-corruption protests, in a major development that has sharply intensified the country’s political turmoil just after a change in government. The arrest follows recommendations from an official investigation panel that examined the deadly crackdown and […]

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Elon Musk Joined Modi-Trump West Asia Call

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

Elon Musk joined a phone call between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump on the West Asia crisis, according to reports citing US officials, in an unusual development that has drawn attention because it involved a private businessman in a high-level wartime discussion between two world leaders. Elon Musk Joined Modi-Trump Call […]

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Rubio Says US Can Hit Iran Goals Without Troops

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has said Washington can achieve its military objectives in the Iran war without deploying any ground troops, even as the United States continues to send additional forces to the region. His remarks signal that the Trump administration still wants to frame the conflict as a limited campaign rather than […]

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Iran-Linked Hackers Claim Kash Patel Email Breach

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

Iran-linked hackers have claimed responsibility for breaching the personal email account of FBI Director Kash Patel, in a high-profile cyber incident that has drawn fresh attention to digital vulnerabilities surrounding senior US officials. The leaked material reportedly included private photos, a resume and personal documents, though US authorities said the compromised

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UN Rights Chief Urges US To End School Strike Probe

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

The United Nations human rights chief has called on the United States to quickly complete and publish its investigation into the deadly strike on an Iranian school, as international pressure grows over accountability for one of the most controversial civilian casualty incidents of the Iran war. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk made […]

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Chinese Ships Turn Back At Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

Chinese-operated ships attempting to leave the Gulf through the Strait of Hormuz turned back on Friday despite earlier Iranian assurances that vessels from friendly countries would be allowed safe passage. The development has raised fresh doubts over whether navigation through the crucial waterway can actually resume even for countries that Tehran says are not hostile.

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Pakistan Warns After Tehran Embassy Strike Reports

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

Pakistan has issued a sharp warning after reported strikes near its embassy in Tehran, saying any threat to its diplomats would trigger a strong response. The remarks come as the Iran conflict continues to widen, with diplomatic missions in the region increasingly exposed to the fallout of military escalation. Pakistan Warns After Tehran Embassy Strike […]

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Trump Signature To Appear On US Currency

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

US paper currency will soon carry President Donald Trump’s signature, marking the first time a sitting president’s name will appear on American banknotes. The change is being presented by the US Treasury as part of the country’s 250th anniversary commemorations in 2026 and breaks with a long-standing tradition under which paper notes carried the signatures […]

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China Envoy Says India And China Cannot Be Parted

By BPN News Desk March 27, 2026

China’s ambassador to India has said the two countries are neighbours that cannot be separated, while calling for stronger cooperation and warning against outside forces trying to widen differences. The remarks come at a time when New Delhi and Beijing are attempting to stabilise ties after years of border tension and strategic mistrust. China Envoy […]