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Israel Approves Plan to Control Gaza City

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

Israel Moves to Control Gaza City Israel’s security cabinet has approved a plan to take military control of Gaza City. This means troops will move into the area and oversee operations there, while also providing help to civilians outside combat zones. Understanding the Plan The plan focuses specifically on Gaza City, the largest urban area […]

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Spain Drops F-35, Turns to Eurofighter and FCAS

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

Spain has decided not to buy U.S.-made F-35 fighter jets. Instead, its government will focus on European options. This means Spain will consider aircraft like the Eurofighter Typhoon and the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System (FCAS). Why the Shift to European Jets Originally, Spain had allocated around €6.25 billion in its 2023 budget to purchase […]

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Cambodia Proposes Nobel Prize for Trump After Thai Truce

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

Cambodia’s Prime Minister, Hun Manet, has officially nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. This decision follows his role in helping to end a serious border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand. How Trump Helped Stop the Fighting On July 26, Trump personally called the leaders of both countries. His timely intervention […]

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India and Brazil Join Hands Against U.S. Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva spoke by phone for about one hour on Thursday, August 7, 2025. They discussed the recent 50% tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump on goods from both countries. The two leaders agreed to work together more closely in areas like trade, […]

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Japan Urges U.S. to Implement Auto Tariff Cut Promptly

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Japan has called on the United States to quickly implement a previously agreed reduction in tariffs on Japanese automobiles and auto parts. The deal, which involves cutting U.S. import duties from 27.5% to 15%, has yet to be given a clear implementation timeline. Japanese trade officials raised the issue during recent bilateral talks with the […]

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Putin to Visit India Later This Year, Dates Near Final

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to visit India later in 2025, according to National Security Adviser Ajit Doval. The announcement was made during Doval’s visit to Moscow, where he confirmed that discussions are ongoing and the visit is in advanced stages of planning. The exact dates are yet to be finalized but are expected […]

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Brazil’s Lula Calls for Joint BRICS Response to US Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has urged BRICS nations to formulate a coordinated response to the recent tariff hikes imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking during a press interaction in Brasília, Lula stated that unilateral tariff actions targeting countries like India and China demand collective resistance from emerging economies. The remarks

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Pakistan Army Chief Visits US for Second Time in Two Months

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Asim Munir has arrived in the United States for his second official visit in less than two months. The back-to-back visits have sparked fresh speculation about ongoing strategic and security discussions between the two countries, particularly in the context of regional developments. Sources indicate that General Munir is expected […]

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Putin and Trump to Meet Soon, Confirms Kremlin

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to meet in the coming days, according to a formal announcement from Moscow. The Kremlin stated that the meeting was proposed by the U.S. side and both countries are currently finalizing the details, including the location and timing. Officials involved in the planning confirmed […]

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Helicopter Crash in Ghana Kills Two Ministers, Six Others

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

A tragic helicopter crash in Ghana has claimed the lives of eight people, including two senior government ministers. The crash occurred on Tuesday near the town of Manso-Nkwanta in the Ashanti region, according to local authorities. The aircraft was reportedly en route from the northern region to the capital, Accra, when it went down in […]