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French Minister Calls Trade War “Idiotic,” Plans US Visit

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2025

French Finance Minister Eric Lombard has strongly criticized the idea of a trade war, calling it “idiotic,” and announced plans to visit the United States to discuss economic cooperation. His remarks reflect France’s concerns over growing global trade tensions and protectionist policies that could impact international markets. Lombard Criticizes Trade War

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Putin Responds to Trump’s Plea to Spare Ukrainians

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin has responded to U.S. President Donald Trump’s appeal to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and spare Ukrainian lives. Putin’s remarks suggest that Russia remains firm on its demands, stating that the war can only come to an end if Ukraine surrenders. Putin’s Response to Trump’s Appeal Trump recently urged Putin […]

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Trump Urges Putin to End War, Spare Ukrainian Lives

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to bring an end to the ongoing war in Ukraine. Expressing optimism about the possibility of peace, he urged Putin to spare Ukrainian lives and seek a resolution to the prolonged conflict. Trump Calls for Ceasefire in Ukraine During a recent conversation with Putin, […]

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Mark Carney Sworn In as Canada’s New Prime Minister

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

Mark Carney has officially been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Canada, succeeding Justin Trudeau. His leadership begins at a critical juncture, with economic concerns, international trade tensions, and diplomatic relations with the United States taking center stage. Carney Takes Over Leadership Amid Economic Challenges Carney, a former central banker with extensive

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Maldives Faces Risk of Debt Default Similar to Sri Lanka

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

Maldives is facing a potential financial crisis, with concerns growing over its ability to manage rising debt obligations. Economic experts warn that the island nation could be heading toward a debt default similar to what Sri Lanka experienced in 2022. The country’s increasing external liabilities, particularly to China, and declining foreign reserves have raised alarms

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India Rejects Pakistan’s Claim on Train Hijacking Incident

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has strongly refuted Pakistan’s allegations linking India to the recent train hijacking incident in Balochistan. Dismissing the claims as baseless, India urged Pakistan to focus on addressing its internal security issues rather than blaming external forces. India Denies Pakistan’s Allegations In response to Pakistan’s accusations, the

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Pakistan Accuses India of Involvement in Balochistan Train Hijacking

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

A tragic incident unfolded on March 11, 2025, when the Jaffar Express, carrying over 450 passengers from Quetta to Peshawar, was hijacked by militants in the Bolan region of Balochistan. The attack, which led to a deadly standoff, resulted in the deaths of 58 individuals, including 21 passengers, four soldiers, and all 33 militants. The […]

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Putin Thanks Modi, Trump for Efforts in Ukraine Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently acknowledged global efforts to mediate a ceasefire in Ukraine, expressing his gratitude to several world leaders for their diplomatic contributions. Speaking at a press conference alongside Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, Putin praised the involvement of U.S. President Donald Trump, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi,

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Maldives Faces Debt Crisis as Chinese Loans Raise Default Risk

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

The Maldives is facing a growing debt crisis, with fears of a potential sovereign default as external borrowings, particularly from China, continue to strain the nation’s financial stability. With debt levels soaring and foreign reserves depleting, the island nation is grappling with severe economic challenges. Rising Debt and Economic Pressure The Maldives’ total debt has

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Russia Outlines Conditions for U.S. Talks on Ukraine Conflict Resolution

By BPN News Desk March 13, 2025

Russia has presented the United States with a set of demands aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and improving bilateral relations. These demands include preventing Ukraine’s membership in NATO, prohibiting the deployment of foreign troops on Ukrainian soil, and recognizing Crimea and four other provinces as part of Russia. Over the past three […]