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Trump Says Iran Gift Was 10 Oil Tankers

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

US President Donald Trump said the mysterious “present” he had earlier mentioned receiving from Iran was in fact “10 big boats of oil” that were allowed to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. The remark came amid the continuing Iran war, where control of Hormuz has become one of the biggest strategic and economic flashpoints. […]

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Khawaja Asif Mocks US Over Hormuz Goal

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has mocked the stated US objective of reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying the waterway had been open before the war began. His remarks came even as Pakistan positioned itself as a possible venue for talks between Washington and Tehran, adding a layer of contradiction to Islamabad’s messaging during the […]

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US Warns Iran Over Talks Standoff

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

The White House has warned Iran of a major escalation, with Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt saying President Donald Trump is prepared to “unleash hell” if Tehran refuses to move toward a deal. The warning came as the US continued military operations and pressed Iran to respond to a ceasefire proposal, while Tehran maintained that it […]

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China Sees Hope For Iran War Peace

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

China has signalled cautious optimism over possible diplomatic movement in the Iran war, with Foreign Minister Wang Yi saying a “glimmer of hope” for peace has appeared as both Washington and Tehran show signs of openness to talks. His remarks came even as Iran continued to publicly insist it would keep fighting, highlighting the gap […]

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Two Killed By Missile Debris In Abu Dhabi

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Missile debris from an intercepted attack in Abu Dhabi has reportedly killed two people and injured three others, according to local media and official updates from the Abu Dhabi Media Office. The authorities did not say where the missile was launched from and did not immediately release the nationalities of the latest victims. The incident […]

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Bangladesh Bus Plunges Into Padma River

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

A passenger bus carrying around 40 people plunged into the Padma River in Bangladesh while trying to board a ferry at the Daulatdia terminal in Rajbari district, triggering a major rescue operation. Early reports focused on the fall itself and fears of heavy casualties, while later updates said the death toll had risen as rescuers […]

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UK Court Rejects Nirav Modi Extradition Plea

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

A UK court has rejected Nirav Modi’s bid to reopen his extradition case, bringing the fugitive businessman closer to being sent back to India in the Punjab National Bank fraud case. The ruling is being seen as a major legal setback for Modi after years of court battles in Britain. UK Court Rejects Nirav Modi […]

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White House Claims Major Blow To Iran Navy

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the United States has sharply reduced Iran’s missile and naval attack capacity during Operation Epic Fury, describing the campaign as one of the most intense maritime strikes in modern military history. Her remarks came as Washington said its forces were continuing attacks aimed at weakening Iran’s military infrastructure

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Iran Warns Over Alleged Island Threat

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf has warned that Tehran has received intelligence suggesting hostile countries may be preparing to seize one of Iran’s islands with backing from a regional state. He said Iranian forces are closely monitoring developments and warned that any such move would trigger retaliation against the supporting country’s key

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Trump Reschedules China Visit To May

By BPN News Desk March 26, 2026

Donald Trump has announced that his postponed meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping will now take place in Beijing on May 14 and 15, after earlier plans were delayed by the US military operation in Iran. Trump said preparations for the visit are now being finalized, while also indicating that Xi and his wife, Peng […]