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Ukraine Says Drones Hit Russian Oil Rig, Patrol Ship

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

Ukraine has said its forces carried out drone strikes on a Russian oil rig and a military patrol ship in the Caspian Sea, expanding its campaign against Russian energy and maritime assets. Ukrainian military officials stated that the strikes took place late on Friday as part of operations aimed at weakening Russia’s logistical and economic […]

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Iran Executes Man Accused of Spying for Israel

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

Iran has executed a man convicted of spying for Israel’s intelligence agency, according to official judicial statements released on Saturday. The execution was carried out after the country’s top court upheld the death sentence, marking another high-profile case linked to alleged espionage activities. Charges and Conviction Iranian authorities said the individual was found

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Imran Khan, Bushra Bibi Sentenced in Toshakhana Case

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

A special court in Pakistan has sentenced former prime minister Imran Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi to 17 years of imprisonment each in the Toshakhana corruption case, dealing a major blow to the jailed opposition leader and his political camp. Court Verdict and Sentence The verdict was delivered by a trial court operating from […]

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Tens of Thousands Mourn Sharif Osman Hadi in Dhaka

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

Thousands of mourners gathered in Dhaka, Bangladesh on Saturday, December 20, 2025, for the funeral of Sharif Osman Hadi, a prominent youth leader who died after being shot earlier this month. The funeral took place under tight security near the Jatiya Sangsad (Parliament) complex, drawing large crowds amid heightened political tensions ahead of the country’s […]

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Clinton Responds as Epstein Files Are Released

By BPN News Desk December 21, 2025

Former US President Bill Clinton has responded after US authorities released a new set of documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, reigniting political and public scrutiny over figures mentioned in the records. The release includes photographs and documents that reference several high-profile individuals, including Clinton, though officials have stressed

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Knife and Smoke Grenade Attack in Taipei Kills Three

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

At least three people were killed and several others injured following a violent attack involving a knife and smoke grenades at major metro stations in Taipei on Friday evening. The incident occurred at crowded transport hubs, triggering panic among commuters and prompting a swift emergency response from local authorities. How the attack unfolded According to […]

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Oil Set to Close Lower for Second Straight Week

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

Global oil prices are on track to finish lower for the second straight week as optimism grows over prospects for a peace deal in the Russia-Ukraine conflict and lingering uncertainty around Venezuelan supply disruption weighs on the market. Brent crude and U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) benchmarks both slipped modestly in recent trading, keeping weekly […]

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Russia’s S-500 Said to Counter Hypersonic Threats

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

A Russian defence expert has claimed that the newly deployed S-500 Prometheus air and missile defence system can intercept advanced threats, including modern hypersonic missiles that are expected to be developed by Western militaries. The expert highlighted the system’s design as part of Russia’s broader effort to strengthen its air defence architecture and provide what

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China Seeks WTO Talks with India Over Trade Measures

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

China has requested consultations with India at the World Trade Organization over New Delhi’s tariffs on information and communication technology products and subsidy schemes in the solar energy sector. The move marks the first step in a formal dispute process under WTO rules and reflects rising trade friction between the two Asian economies. Issues raised […]

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US Thanks Pakistan for Considering Role in Gaza Force

By BPN News Desk December 20, 2025

The United States has said it is grateful to Pakistan for offering to consider participation in a proposed international stabilization force for the Gaza Strip. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio made the remarks during an end-of-year press conference in Washington, responding to questions about Islamabad’s willingness to join multinational efforts aimed at peacebuilding in