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Mali Attacks Hit Bamako And Key Cities

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2026

Mali Attacks Hit Bamako And Key Cities Mali witnessed a serious security escalation on Saturday after gunfire and explosions were reported in the capital Bamako and several other cities, with armed groups targeting military sites and key infrastructure. Mali Attacks Target Bamako And Airport Heavy gunfire and blasts were reported near Bamako’s main military areas, […]

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China Slams Trump Over ‘Hellhole’ Jibe

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2026

China has criticised US President Donald Trump after he shared remarks by conservative radio host Michael Savage referring to India and China as a “hellhole,” triggering sharp reactions in both New Delhi and Beijing. China Responds To Trump’s Hellhole Remark Chinese embassy spokesperson Yu Jing took a direct swipe at Trump, saying real partnerships are […]

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Trump Cancels Pakistan Trip For Iran Talks

By BPN News Desk April 26, 2026

Trump Cancels Pakistan Trip For Iran Talks US President Donald Trump has cancelled the planned visit of Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner to Pakistan for talks linked to the Iran conflict, raising fresh uncertainty over diplomatic efforts to revive negotiations. Trump Cancels Pakistan Visit For Iran Talks Trump said he instructed his envoys not to […]

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Pakistan Among Top Food Crisis Countries

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

Pakistan remained among the world’s 10 largest acute food crisis countries in 2025, with around 11 million people facing severe food insecurity, according to the 2026 Global Report on Food Crises. Pakistan Acute Food Crisis Deepens The report placed Pakistan alongside Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Congo, Myanmar, Nigeria, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria and Yemen as major centres

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Iran Resumes Tehran International Flights

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

Iran has resumed commercial flights from Tehran’s Imam Khomeini International Airport for the first time since the conflict involving Iran, the US and Israel began nearly two months ago. Iran Commercial Flights Resume From Tehran Iranian state television reported that flights took off from Imam Khomeini International Airport to Istanbul, Muscat and Medina. The reopening

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Israel Strikes Kill 12 In Gaza Amid Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

Israeli attacks killed at least 12 Palestinians across Gaza on Friday, according to medical sources, raising fresh concerns over continued violence despite the ceasefire announced last year. Gaza Ceasefire Violations Continue Medical sources in Gaza said Israeli forces carried out attacks in several parts of the enclave. The deadliest strike hit a police vehicle in […]

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Netanyahu Says Cancer Treatment Successful

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has said he was treated for early-stage prostate cancer after doctors found a small malignant tumour during routine medical checks. Netanyahu Prostate Cancer Treatment Netanyahu said the tumour was detected during regular follow-up examinations after his 2024 surgery for a non-cancerous enlarged prostate. Doctors found a very small

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US Says Iran Blockade Is Going Global

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said Washington’s naval blockade on Iran is expanding globally, while also saying Tehran still has an opportunity to reach what he described as a “good deal” with the United States. US Blockade On Iran Expands Globally Hegseth told reporters in Washington that the US blockade was “growing and going […]

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US Bill Seeks Three-Year H-1B Visa Pause

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

US Bill Seeks Three-Year H-1B Visa Pause A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced a bill in the US Congress seeking a three-year pause on new H-1B visas, a move that could affect skilled foreign workers, including a large number of Indian professionals. H-1B Visa Pause Bill Introduced The bill, named the End H-1B Visa […]

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India Clears Rs 3,000 Crore For Maldives

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

India has approved the first withdrawal of Rs 3,000 crore for the Maldives under the SAARC Currency Swap Framework, continuing its financial assistance to the island nation. India Maldives Currency Swap Support The funds are being released as the first drawdown under the Framework on Currency Swap Arrangement for SAARC countries. The arrangement was signed […]