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Russia Voices Concern Over NATO Moves In Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

Russia has said it is “seriously concerned” about the arrival and planned deployment of NATO military personnel in Greenland, part of the Arctic region. Moscow described the increasing Western military activity there as a worrying development and has called for restraint. Why Russia Objects Russian officials argue that NATO’s expanded presence in Greenland could heighten

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Gulf States Warn US Against Strike On Iran

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

Several Arab Gulf countries, led by Saudi Arabia, have privately warned the United States against carrying out a military strike on Iran. Gulf leaders told Washington that attacking Tehran could destabilise the region, disrupt oil markets and trigger wider conflict. Reasons For Caution Gulf states have expressed concern that a US strike could fuel instability […]

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Pakistan Says Talks Underway To Sell Fighter Jets

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said several countries are actively engaged in discussions with Islamabad to acquire its fighter jets. He made the statement while addressing a cabinet meeting, describing the talks as a sign of growing international interest in Pakistan’s defence manufacturing capabilities. Focus On JF-17 Aircraft The discussions are understood to

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Zelensky Declares Energy Emergency As Cold Bites

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has declared an emergency in the country’s energy sector as severe winter conditions combine with damage to power and heating infrastructure. The decision is aimed at speeding up repairs and ensuring uninterrupted supply of electricity and heat during the cold spell. Power And Heating Disruptions Large parts of Ukraine have faced […]

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Germany To Send Troops To Greenland Amid Arctic Tensions

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

Germany said it will deploy a small number of troops to Greenland as part of coordinated European and NATO efforts to strengthen security in the Arctic region. The move follows consultations with Denmark, which is responsible for Greenland’s defence, and comes amid growing strategic attention on the area. Context Of The Decision The announcement comes […]

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Denmark Flags Fundamental Disagreement With US On Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

Denmark has said a “fundamental disagreement” remains with the United States following talks at the White House on the future of Greenland. Danish officials said discussions with senior US leaders did not resolve differences over Washington’s views on Greenland’s strategic role and governance. Denmark Reasserts Position Copenhagen reiterated that Greenland is part of the

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Iran FM Araghchi Speaks To Jaishankar Amid Protests

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

Iran’s Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi held a telephone conversation with India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar as widespread protests continued across Iran. The call focused on the evolving internal situation and its broader regional implications, with both sides exchanging views on recent developments. India Issues Safety Advisory During the discussion,

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Iran Airspace Closure Disrupts Flights, Trump Claims Crackdown Eases

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

Air India said it has cancelled some services and warned of delays on others after Iran temporarily closed its airspace to commercial traffic amid heightened tensions linked to the nationwide unrest. IndiGo also reported disruption on routes that normally transit Iranian airspace, with carriers forced to take longer diversions that can add time and create […]

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Trump Says Iran Protest Killings Have Stopped

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has been told by what he described as “very important sources” that the killing of protesters in Iran has stopped and that there are no current plans for mass executions. He said the situation would need to be closely watched to see whether these assurances hold. […]

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India Urges Citizens to Leave Iran Amid Rising Tensions

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

The Indian government has issued a strong advisory asking its citizens currently in Iran to leave the country at the earliest amid a worsening security situation. Advisory Issued as Unrest Spreads The Ministry of External Affairs said the advisory follows the spread of protests across several Iranian cities and growing uncertainty over the regional security […]