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Trump Says Iran Blockade Will Continue

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said the naval blockade linked to Iran will continue until Tehran agrees to a deal on its nuclear programme, escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz and global oil security. Trump Iran Blockade Statement Trump said the blockade was proving more effective than direct military action and claimed Iran’s economy […]

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US Defence Secretary Faces Iran War Questions

By BPN News Desk April 30, 2026

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth faced sharp questioning from lawmakers over the cost and direction of the Iran war, as he defended a major Pentagon budget request by saying it reflected the “urgency of the moment.” US Defence Secretary Defends Pentagon Budget Hegseth described the proposed $1.5 trillion defence budget as a historic war-fighting request, […]

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China Orders Meta To Unwind Manus Deal

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

China Orders Meta To Unwind Manus Deal China has reportedly ordered Meta to unwind its multibillion-dollar acquisition of AI startup Manus, citing national security concerns. The move marks a major regulatory intervention in a cross-border artificial intelligence deal involving Chinese-origin technology. China Blocks Meta Manus AI Deal China’s National Development and

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Pakistan Minister Says Oil Reserves Are Critically Low

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

Pakistan’s Petroleum Minister Ali Malik has warned that the country has no strategic petroleum reserves even for a single day, exposing the scale of its energy vulnerability amid global oil supply concerns. He contrasted Pakistan’s position with India’s stronger reserve capacity. Pakistan Petrol Reserves Crisis Malik said Pakistan is currently dependent only on commercial

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Australia Plans Tax On Big Tech For Newsrooms

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

Australia Plans Tax On Big Tech For Newsrooms Australia has proposed new legislation to make major digital platforms such as Meta, Google and TikTok pay for local journalism. The move is aimed at supporting newsrooms and ensuring that technology companies contribute to the media content distributed or accessed through their platforms. Australia Big Tech News […]

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US Sanctions 35 Over Iran Shadow Banking

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

The United States has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities accused of helping Iran operate a shadow banking network used to move large sums of money and evade sanctions. The action is part of Washington’s wider campaign to restrict Tehran’s access to global financial channels. US Sanctions Iran Shadow Banking Network The US Treasury […]

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King Charles Says US-UK Ties Remain Vital

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

King Charles III underlined the strength of the United States-United Kingdom relationship during a rare address to the US Congress, saying the partnership remains important at a time of global uncertainty. The speech formed part of his state visit to Washington with Queen Camilla. King Charles Speech To US Congress Addressing lawmakers, King Charles highlighted […]

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Rubio Calls Hormuz An Economic Weapon

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused Iran of using the Strait of Hormuz as an “economic nuclear weapon” against the world, as Washington rejected any possible deal that does not address Tehran’s nuclear programme. Rubio Warns Iran Over Hormuz Control Rubio said Iran was trying to use the Strait of Hormuz to pressure […]

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Iran Says US Cannot Dictate Policy

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2026

Iran has said the United States is no longer in a position to “dictate” policy to independent nations as Washington reviews Tehran’s latest proposal to end the West Asia war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Iran Pushes New War Proposal Iran’s Defence Ministry spokesperson Reza Talaei-Nik said Washington must abandon what Tehran called “illegal […]

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Afghanistan Says Pakistan Strikes Kill Seven

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2026

Afghanistan has accused Pakistan of firing mortars and missiles into eastern Kunar province, killing seven people and injuring at least 85 others in the first major violent incident since recent China-mediated peace talks. Pakistan Afghanistan Border Strike Afghan officials said the attack hit Asadabad, the capital of Kunar province, along with nearby civilian areas. The