International

Khawaja Asif Warns India Of Wider Conflict

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has issued a fresh threat against India, saying any future conflict would go far beyond the limited border zone seen in past confrontations. His remarks came after Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that any new misadventure by Pakistan would trigger an unprecedented and decisive response from India. Khawaja Asif […]

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India, Azerbaijan Move To Reset Ties

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

India, Azerbaijan Move To Reset Ties India and Azerbaijan have begun efforts to repair bilateral ties nearly a year after tensions strained the relationship, with both sides holding fresh diplomatic talks in Baku to move the relationship back on track. The discussions focused on rebuilding trust and expanding cooperation in areas such as trade, energy, […]

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Iran May Sustain Hormuz Pressure: Intel

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Fresh intelligence assessments have raised fears that Iran may not ease pressure on the Strait of Hormuz anytime soon, keeping one of the world’s most important energy routes under prolonged threat. The warning comes as the Gulf waterway remains only partially accessible, with some non-US and non-Israeli linked vessels managing to pass while broader shipping […]

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Afghanistan Earthquake Felt In Jammu And Kashmir

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

A strong earthquake in Afghanistan sent tremors across parts of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday night, causing brief panic among residents but no immediate reports of damage or injuries in the Union Territory. The quake was also felt in other parts of north India, including Delhi, Punjab and Haryana, as authorities monitored the situation. Afghanistan […]

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Iran Rejects US 48-Hour Ceasefire Proposal

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

Iran has reportedly rejected a US-backed proposal for a 48-hour ceasefire, signalling that Tehran is not yet ready to pause hostilities despite rising regional pressure. The reported refusal comes at a time when military tensions between Iran and the United States have sharply intensified, with the latest developments pointing to a further breakdown in backchannel […]

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US-Iran Tensions Rise After Jet Downing Near Hormuz

By BPN News Desk April 4, 2026

A fresh military incident near the Strait of Hormuz has sharply raised tensions in the US-Iran conflict after reports said another American aircraft was brought down on Friday. Iranian forces claimed responsibility for the strike, while President Donald Trump said the escalation would not affect ongoing diplomatic talks, calling the situation part of a broader […]

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Trump Unveils New Drug And Metal Tariffs

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Trump Unveils New Drug And Metal Tariffs U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new set of tariff changes targeting imported patented medicines and a wide range of metal products, marking another major shift in Washington’s trade policy. The measures are aimed at pushing more manufacturing into the United States while also changing how duties […]

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Iran Claims Second US F-35 Was Shot Down

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Iran Claims Second US F-35 Was Shot Down Iran has claimed that its air defence systems shot down a second U.S. F-35 fighter jet over central Iran, adding another dramatic claim to the ongoing conflict. The report, carried by Iranian media and picked up by international outlets, said the pilot’s survival was unlikely. However, there […]

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Trump Fires US Attorney General Pam Bondi

By BPN News Desk April 3, 2026

Trump Fires US Attorney General Pam Bondi U.S. President Donald Trump has removed Attorney General Pam Bondi from office, ending a turbulent tenure at the Justice Department that had drawn sustained political scrutiny. The sudden move adds to a growing pattern of leadership churn inside the administration and raises fresh questions about stability at the […]

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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 […]