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Canada PM Apologises to Trump Over Ontario’s Anti-tariff Ad

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney said he privately apologised to U.S. President Donald Trump for a political advertisement produced by Ontario Premier Doug Ford that criticised U.S. tariffs and featured former President Ronald Reagan. The ad used an excerpt from Reagan’s 1987 remarks warning against trade wars. Carney stated he had earlier reviewed the ad […]

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China Ends Gold Tax Incentive, Raising Retail Costs

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

The People’s Republic of China has ended a longstanding tax incentive for gold retailing, which had allowed certain gold sellers to offset value-added tax (VAT) on sales. Under the revised rules effective immediately, gold retailers will no longer receive the tax relief and may pass increased costs to consumers. Market Implications China is the world’s […]

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China Launches Mission Including Its Youngest Astronaut

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Shenzhou 21 launched from China’s Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre and carried three crew members — Zhang Lu, Wu Fei and Zhang Hongzhang — to the Tiangong Space Station. Wu Fei, aged 32 at the time of launch, became the youngest Chinese astronaut to fly into space. The mission will relieve the preceding crew and mark […]

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Trump Denies Planning Strikes Inside Venezuela

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Donald Trump, President of the United States, stated on October 31 2025 that his administration is not considering military strikes inside Venezuela. When asked by reporters aboard Air Force One whether such action was planned, he responded simply, “No.” This comment contradicts previous statements in which he suggested that land-based operations could follow earlier U.S.

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India-US Trade Talks in Advanced Stage

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

India and the United States are reportedly in “advanced stages” of discussing a bilateral trade agreement, according to Commerce & Industry Minister Piyush Goyal. He said teams from both countries are engaged in talks and remain focused on reaching a fair and equitable outcome. What the Deal Might Include Among the possible elements under discussion […]

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Pakistan Faces Acute Water Risk After India’s Treaty Move

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

Pakistan faces a severe threat of water scarcity following Indus Waters Treaty-related tensions with India, a recent analysis warns. The country heavily depends on river flows from the Indus Basin for both agriculture and hydropower. Experts highlight that Pakistan’s current water storage infrastructure can buffer only about 30 days of flow, making it extremely vulnerable

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Trump Hints at Resumption of U.S. Nuclear Testing

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred fresh debate over nuclear weapons policy after suggesting that the United States may soon resume testing activities. Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, Trump declined to clarify whether his remarks referred to underground nuclear explosion tests or to non-explosive evaluations, saying only, “You’ll find out very soon. We’re

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US Vice President J.D. Vance Defends Comments on Wife’s Faith

By BPN News Desk November 1, 2025

U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance responded on October 31 2025 to criticism over recent remarks regarding his wife, Usha Vance, and her religious background. At a publicly-attended event hosted by Turning Point USA, Vance had said that his wife, who was raised in a Hindu family, often accompanies him to church and that he “honestly […]

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Prince Andrew Stripped of Titles and Forced Out of Royal Lodge

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Prince Andrew, the younger brother of King Charles III, has been stripped of his royal style, titles and honours in a formal process initiated by Buckingham Palace. He will now be known as Andrew Mountbatten Windsor. The palace confirmed that he has been asked to vacate his long-term residence at Royal Lodge near Windsor Castle, […]

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Xi Jinping Attends 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting

By BPN News Desk October 31, 2025

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Gyeongju, South Korea, to participate in the 32nd meeting of the Asia‑Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ forum. During his address, Xi reiterated China’s commitment to defending free trade and multilateral economic cooperation amid global uncertainty. Core Messages and Commitments In his opening remarks, Xi