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UK Announces Visa Ban On Countries That Refuse Repatriations

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

The UK government announced that it will impose visa bans on countries that do not accept the return of their citizens being deported from the UK. The measure is part of the government’s broader strategy to strengthen return agreements and press cooperating nations into accepting deportations. Scope And Implementation Under the new rule, if a […]

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Ukraine Signs Letter For Up To 100 Rafale Jets

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

Ukraine has signed a letter of intent with France to potentially acquire up to 100 Rafale fighter jets, along with drones and advanced air-defence systems. The announcement followed President Volodymyr Zelenskiy’s meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. The understanding marks one of the largest prospective defence packages between the two countries. What

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Japan Film Releases Postponed in China Amid Taiwan Dispute

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

Film distributors in China have postponed the release of several Japanese films, including major animated titles, as tensions rise between Japan and China over recent remarks on Taiwan by Japan’s Prime Minister. The postponements reflect Beijing’s broader response to Tokyo’s statements and underscore the cultural fallout from the diplomatic dispute. Film Industry Affected

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UN Security Council Approves Gaza Peace Plan Resolution

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) adopted a U.S.-draft resolution on 17 November 2025 supporting the peace initiative outlined by Donald Trump aimed at ending the conflict in Gaza Strip. The resolution was backed by 13 members, with China and Russia abstaining. The text authorises the deployment of an “International Stabilisation Force” to Gaza and […]

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India-Russia Finalising New Deals Ahead of Putin Visit

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

India and Russia are preparing to finalise several bilateral agreements, initiatives and projects as they gear up for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to New Delhi in early December 2025. India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said that talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov in Moscow focused on adding “more substance and texture” to […]

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Iran Suspends Visa Waiver For Indian Nationals

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

The government of the Islamic Republic of Iran has suspended its visa-waiver facility for ordinary Indian passport holders, starting 22 November 2025. From that date, Indian nationals will need to obtain a visa before entering or transiting through Iran. Reasons Behind The Move The decision follows multiple reports of Indian citizens being lured to Iran […]

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India Says It Will Engage Constructively After Hasina Verdict

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on 17 November 2025 that it has taken note of the death sentence handed down by the International Crimes Tribunal‑1 Bangladesh (ICT-1) to former Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. The MEA emphasised that as a close neighbour, India “remains committed to the best interests of the people of […]

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Bangladesh Interim Leader Yunus Rejects Civil War Claims After Hasina Verdict

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

The interim leader of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus, has dismissed suggestions that the country is heading toward civil war following the death-penalty verdict against former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. Yunus said the ruling reaffirmed that “no one is above the law” and urged citizens to remain calm and law-abiding. What the verdict was about On 17 […]

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Death Sentence For Ex-Bangladeshi PM Hasina, Dhaka Seeks Her Return

By BPN News Desk November 18, 2025

Sheikh Hasina, former Prime Minister of Bangladesh, has been sentenced to death in absentia by a special tribunal in Dhaka for alleged “crimes against humanity” during a violent student-led protest movement in 2024. The verdict, announced on 17 November 2025, states that Hasina authorised excessive force against demonstrators, leading to multiple casualties. The tribunal

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Trump Reverses Stance, Backs Release of Epstein Files

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

US President Donald Trump has reversed his earlier stance on the disclosure of sealed files related to Jeffrey Epstein. After previously dismissing demands for release as politically driven, Trump publicly urged House Republicans to vote in favour of making the documents public, stating that “there is nothing to hide.” The move marks a clear departure […]