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Trump Authorizes Tariff Exemptions for Aligned Partners

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 5, 2025, introducing a new framework called “Potential Tariff Adjustments for Aligned Partners.” The order allows zero tariffs on over 45 categories of imports for countries that agree to reciprocal trade terms with the U.S. Goods Covered Under Exemptions The exempted items include industrial metals such […]

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G20 2026 Set for Trump’s Doral Resort Near Miami

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

President Donald Trump announced that the 2026 G20 summit will take place at his Trump National Doral resort near Miami. He described the location as ideal due to its size, proximity to the airport, and ability to host large delegations. Trump said the summit would be organized “at cost,” ensuring no profit for his business. […]

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Lammy Becomes UK Deputy Prime Minister Amid Cabinet Shake-Up

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

Prime Minister Keir Starmer restructured his top team after Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner resigned over underpaying stamp duty on her £800,000 flat. The resignation sparked urgent changes across the cabinet. Lammy Elevated to Deputy PM David Lammy has been promoted from Foreign Secretary to Deputy Prime Minister. He also assumes the role of Secretary […]

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Modi Skips UNGA, Jaishankar to Address Assembly

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will not deliver India’s address at the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly later this month. His name was removed from the revised list of speakers for the high-level debate. Jaishankar to Represent India External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will represent India instead. He is scheduled to deliver the […]

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Afghan Foreign Minister’s India Visit Postponed

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

Afghanistan’s Acting Foreign Minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, was scheduled to visit India this month. However, the trip has been postponed because he hasn’t received the required travel waiver under UN Security Council sanctions. All leaders sanctioned by the UN, including those from the Taliban, must secure such waivers before international travel. Historical Significance of

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Modi Reciprocates Trump’s “Always Be Friends” Remark

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump recently said he will “always be friends” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He described his relationship with Modi as “very special” and stressed there is “nothing to worry about” in India–U.S. ties, even though some disagreements on trade and energy remain unresolved. Trump acknowledged his frustration over India’s continued oil purchases

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Army Chief Says Operation Sindoor’s Did Not Conclude on 10th May

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi said the India–Pakistan conflict sparked by Operation Sindoor did not conclude with the May 10 ceasefire. He explained that military activity continued in various forms beyond the truce, requiring further operational decisions. Operations Like a “Rhythmic Wave” At a book launch on the operation, General Dwivedi compared the coordinated

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Trump and Modi Affirm Friendship Amid Tensions

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

President Donald Trump said he will “always be friends” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He described India–U.S. relations as “very special” and assured there is nothing to worry about, even as trade and energy disputes continue. Trump’s Frustration Over Policies While stressing his friendship with Modi, Trump voiced disappointment over some of India’s recent policy […]

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India Raises Fuel Crisis Impact on Global South at UN

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

India’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Parvathaneni Harish, told the General Assembly that the Ukraine conflict has sharply increased fuel prices, hitting developing nations in the Global South the hardest. He said these countries have been left to manage the burden with little international support. Harish also stressed that the loss of innocent civilian

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Putin Calls Western Troops in Ukraine ‘Legitimate Targets’

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that any Western military units deployed to Ukraine during active combat would be treated as “legitimate targets” for Russian strikes. His comments followed a Paris summit where 26 nations pledged security guarantees for Ukraine. Coalition of the Willing The pledges included the possibility of a “reassurance force” made up of […]