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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

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King Charles Meets Trump In US Visit

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2026

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in the United States for a high-profile state visit aimed at strengthening UK-US relations at a time of political strain between London and Washington. King Charles US Visit Begins In Washington The royal visit began in Washington, where King Charles and Queen Camilla were welcomed by US […]

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Trump Dinner Shooting Suspect Charged

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2026

A 31-year-old California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump after allegedly trying to breach security at the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner in Washington. Trump Assassination Attempt Charge Filed Federal authorities identified the suspect as Cole Tomas Allen of Torrance, California. Prosecutors said he tried to

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Iran Offers Terms To Reopen Hormuz

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2026

Iran has proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz if the United States agrees to a set of conditions, but Washington remains cautious as the offer delays talks on Tehran’s nuclear programme. The proposal comes amid efforts to reduce pressure on global oil and gas markets. Iran’s Three Conditions For Hormuz Reopening Iran has said it […]