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Trump Weighs Sending Hundreds of National Guard to Washington

By BPN News Desk August 11, 2025

President Donald Trump is considering deploying hundreds of National Guard troops to Washington, D.C. The U.S. military has begun preparations, though no final decision has been announced. Officials say troop numbers and exact roles are still undecided. A Bold Step for a Unique City In Washington, the President—unlike in U.S. states—controls the National Guard directly.

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Fed Official Warns of Labor Market Fragility, Supports Rate Cuts

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

A senior Federal Reserve official said recent job data shows early signs of fragility in the U.S. labor market. While the overall job situation still appears stable, the official noted reduced hiring and downward revisions to past months as reasons for concern. Calls for Proactive Action The official advocated for a proactive approach by the […]

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Pakistan Army Chief Visits U.S. to Strengthen Ties

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff, Field Marshal Asim Munir, has traveled to the United States for the second time in under two months. His visit underscores growing collaboration between Pakistan and the U.S. in military and strategic areas. High-Level Engagements in U.S. During his visit, Munir met with top U.S. military leaders, including the outgoing […]

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U.S. Blocks Afghan FM Visit to Pakistan Over Travel Ban

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

The United States has reportedly stopped Afghanistan’s Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, from travelling to Pakistan in August by refusing a travel exemption. Muttaqi is subject to international travel restrictions due to his role in the Taliban leadership. The decision blocked a planned diplomatic visit aimed at improving ties between Kabul and Islamabad. Concerns Over

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Drone Attack on Saratov Causes Death and Damage

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

On the night of August 10, 2025, a Ukrainian drone attack struck the Saratov region in Russia. The strike caused damage to an industrial facility and several apartments. Debris from a downed drone fell into a residential courtyard, killing one person and injuring others. One person was hospitalized following the incident. Evacuations and Safety Measures […]

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Zelenskyy Rejects U.S. Call for Territory Swap with Russia

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy firmly rejected the idea of giving up Ukrainian land as part of a peace deal proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump suggested that peace with Russia could mean “some swapping of territories,” but Zelenskyy responded that Ukraine will not reward Russian aggression with the loss of any sovereign land. Ukraine […]

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India Hails Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Milestone

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, called his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, to congratulate him on the successful signing of the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace treaty in Washington, D.C. The accord, hailed as historic, marks a major diplomatic breakthrough in resolving long-standing tensions. A Victory for Dialogue and Diplomacy In his message, Jaishankar

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India Welcomes US-Russia Summit in Alaska

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

India has officially welcomed the upcoming summit between U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, scheduled for August 15, 2025, in Alaska. This meeting is seen as a meaningful step toward ending the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. India’s Message of Peace A spokesperson from India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said the summit […]

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North Korea Removes Loudspeakers from Border to Ease Tensions

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

North Korea has begun dismantling some of its loudspeakers along the inter-Korean border. These speakers were previously used to broadcast loud sounds, including animal noises and gongs, toward South Korea in response to the South playing K-pop music and news broadcasts across the border. Mirroring South Korea’s First Move This action follows South Korea’s recent […]

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Putin Demands Eastern Ukraine for Peace Ahead of Alaska Summit

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has indicated that peace negotiations with the United States must involve recognition of Russian control over eastern Ukraine, including parts of Donetsk and Luhansk. He suggested that any agreement would need to guarantee these regions remain under Russian influence. Summit Set for Mid-August This statement comes ahead of a scheduled