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Putin Says Russia Ready To Mediate Israel-Iran Tensions

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin held separate phone conversations with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to discuss the evolving situation involving Iran and wider regional tensions. During the talks, Putin said Russia is prepared to play a mediating role to help reduce escalation. Emphasis On Dialogue According to official

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Putin And Netanyahu Discuss Iran In Phone Call

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a phone conversation to discuss developments in the Middle East, with particular focus on Iran. The call came amid heightened international attention on regional stability and diplomatic efforts to prevent further escalation. Russia Signals Diplomatic Role According to official statements,

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China, Canada Say Ties Have “Turned Around” In Beijing Talks

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met in Beijing as part of Carney’s first official visit by a Canadian leader in nearly a decade. Xi said recent diplomatic engagement has opened a new chapter in relations and described improvements as a “turnaround” in ties between the two countries. Both leaders pledged […]

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France To Send Additional Forces To Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron said France will deploy additional military forces to Greenland as part of increased European coordination on Arctic security. The reinforcement will include land, air and naval elements and will operate alongside allied forces already present on the island. Support For Denmark Macron said the move is intended to demonstrate solidarity with

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Tensions Rise Over Greenland’s Future

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

A bipartisan group of US lawmakers arrived in Copenhagen to reassure Denmark and Greenland of congressional support amid rising tensions over President Donald Trump’s repeated push for US control of Greenland. They plan to meet senior officials to discuss security and diplomatic concerns. European military presence grows Several European countries, including France,

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US And Taiwan Sign $250 Billion Trade Deal

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The United States and Taiwan have signed a major trade agreement that cuts tariffs on a wide range of Taiwanese goods exported to the US. Under the deal, tariff rates on several products have been lowered, a move aimed at improving market access for Taiwanese manufacturers and strengthening bilateral trade ties. Investment Commitment Announced As […]

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Pakistan, Saudi Arabia And Turkey Discuss Trilateral Defence Deal

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkey are discussing a draft trilateral defence agreement that has been under preparation for nearly a year, Pakistan’s Defence Production Minister Raza Hayat Harraj said. He described the potential pact as “in the pipeline,” meaning it is under active deliberation among the three governments. Separate From Existing Pact Harraj said the […]

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South Korea’s Ex-President Faces First Court Ruling On Martial Law

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

South Korea’s former President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to face his first major court ruling in a case over the use of martial law powers during large-scale protests in 2023. A Seoul court is expected to decide whether Yoon’s actions to deploy emergency powers to disperse protesters were lawful. Charges And Context Prosecutors have […]

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US Tells UN All Options Remain On Table On Iran

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

The United States said at the United Nations that it stands with the Iranian people amid ongoing unrest and warned that all options remain on the table in response to Iran’s actions. The remarks were made during a Security Council meeting convened to discuss the situation in Iran. Support For Iranian Protesters The US envoy […]

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Australia Removes 4.7 Million Teen Social Media Accounts

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

Australia’s ban on social media use by children under the age of 16 has resulted in the removal or deactivation of about 4.7 million accounts in its first month, according to government officials. The law, which came into force in December, places the responsibility on digital platforms to prevent underage users from accessing their services. […]