International

Starmer Welcomes Trump Pause On Iran Strikes

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has welcomed Donald Trump’s decision to postpone military strikes on Iran’s power plants and energy infrastructure for five days, describing any sign of productive talks as a positive step. The response from Downing Street reflects Britain’s preference for a swift diplomatic resolution as fears of a wider regional conflict continue […]

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Trump Pauses Iran Strikes As Talks Progress

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said “things are going very well” with Iran after announcing a five-day pause on planned strikes against Iranian power plants, signalling a sudden shift from military escalation to a possible diplomatic opening. The move quickly eased market fears, with oil prices falling as traders reacted to the prospect of talks instead […]

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Iran Says Hormuz Transit Requires Tehran Coordination

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Iran has said that non-belligerent states can pass through the Strait of Hormuz only by coordinating with Tehran, as it coupled restricted access with a fresh warning of immediate retaliation if its power plants or energy infrastructure are attacked. The statement signals that Iran is tightening control over movement through the strategic waterway even without […]

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China Warns Against Hormuz Escalation

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

China has urged all sides involved in the Strait of Hormuz crisis to stop military action and return to dialogue, warning that continued escalation could trap the region in a vicious cycle driven by force. The statement highlights Beijing’s growing concern that conflict around one of the world’s most important energy chokepoints could spiral into […]

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Air Canada Plane Hits Fire Truck At LaGuardia

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

An Air Canada Express regional jet collided with a fire truck at New York’s LaGuardia Airport, killing both pilots and injuring several others in a major runway accident that forced the temporary closure of one of the busiest airports in the United States. The aircraft had arrived from Montreal when the collision took place during […]

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Trump Iran Deadline Expires As Strike Fears Grow

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

The expiry of U.S. President Donald Trump’s 48-hour deadline to Iran has intensified uncertainty over whether Washington is preparing a larger military strike, even as no confirmed new American attack had been publicly announced at the time the deadline ran out. The focus has shifted from the ultimatum itself to whether the United States will […]

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Australia Singapore Sign Energy Supply Deal

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Australia and Singapore have signed a new energy security agreement to strengthen coordination and protect the uninterrupted flow of key fuel supplies as tensions linked to the Iran conflict continue to disrupt global markets. The two countries said the cooperation will focus on diesel and liquefied natural gas, reflecting growing concern over supply chain resilience […]

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Iran Warns Of Retaliatory Strikes On Power Plants

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Iran has warned that any attack on its electricity infrastructure will trigger retaliatory strikes on Israeli power plants and regional facilities that supply electricity to American military bases. The statement from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps marks another sharp escalation in the widening conflict, with threats now extending beyond military targets to critical

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Indonesia Plans Savings To Tackle Iran War Impact

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

Indonesia is preparing budget savings of up to 80 trillion rupiah, about $4.7 billion, to cushion its economy from the fallout of the US-Israel war against Iran. The move reflects growing concern in Jakarta over rising energy costs, inflation pressure and the wider economic risks linked to the conflict in West Asia. Indonesia Plans 80 […]

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IEA Warns Global Economy Faces Major Threat

By BPN News Desk March 23, 2026

The head of the International Energy Agency has warned that the global economy is facing a major threat as the current energy shock combines elements of past oil crises with fresh gas market disruption. Speaking in Canberra, IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said the ongoing conflict has created one of the most serious energy emergencies […]