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EAM Jaishankar-Rubio Talks Expand Beyond Trade

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held high-level talks with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington this week, focusing on strategic cooperation between India and the United States as broader bilateral ties deepen. Broader Strategic Agenda In discussions, both sides covered a wide range of issues including trade, critical minerals, defence, nuclear

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Heavy Snowfall in Japan Kills Dozens

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

Severe snowfall across northern and western Japan has killed at least 30 people, authorities said, as extreme winter conditions continued to disrupt daily life and transport. The deaths were reported over the past two weeks in areas along the Sea of Japan coast, where snowfall has been far above seasonal averages. Accidents During Snow Clearing […]

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Pakistan Admits Operational Strain in Balochistan

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has acknowledged that security forces are facing severe operational difficulties while combating militant violence in Balochistan. Speaking amid ongoing counter-insurgency operations, Asif said troops are effectively “physically handicapped” due to the province’s vast size, harsh terrain and logistical challenges. Fighting

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Trump Announces Plan to Sue Harvard for $1bn

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump said his administration will seek $1 billion in damages from Harvard University, escalating an ongoing dispute between the federal government and the university over campus policies, funding and alleged handling of protests. Billion-Dollar Demand and Row With University Trump announced on social media that the $1 billion claim is part of […]

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Iran’s President Orders Talks With United States

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

Iran’s President has directed officials to explore the possibility of talks with the United States, Iranian state media reported. The move comes amid ongoing global concerns over nuclear issues, regional tensions, sanctions and efforts to reduce hostilities between the two countries. Search for Diplomatic Engagement President’s instructions are aimed at re-evaluating

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Pakistan Claims 177 Militants Killed in Balochistan

By BPN News Desk February 3, 2026

Pakistan’s government said 177 militants were killed during a two-day security crackdown in Balochistan, following a surge in coordinated militant attacks across the province. Officials described the operation as a large-scale response aimed at restoring control after violence targeting security forces and public infrastructure. Operation Follows Coordinated Attacks

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China Protests Grammy Award for Dalai Lama Recording

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

The  Chinese government criticised the Grammy Award given to a  recording associated with the Dalai Lama, calling the honour politically motivated and inappropriate. China’s foreign ministry said that recognising the religious leader was an interference in its internal affairs and could harm China–US cultural relations. Grammy Win and Recording Details The 69th Annual

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Iran’s Khamenei Warns US Over Possible Attack

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei warned the United States and its allies of a regional war if Iran is attacked, saying any military strike would lead to widespread conflict across the Middle East. He made the remarks in a speech marking the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution. Threat of Wider Conflict Khamenei said […]

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China and UN Warn Pakistan Over Terror Spillover from Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

China and the United Nations have jointly warned that terrorist threats spilling over from Afghanistan could affect Pakistan’s security. At a high-level briefing on counter-terrorism, the Chinese representative at the UN said the Central Asia region faces risks from cross-border militant activity and urged Pakistan to work with Afghanistan to address them. UN Highlights

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Russian Drone Attack Kills 12 in Dnipro

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

At least 12 people were killed after a Russian drone strike hit the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, Ukrainian officials said. The attack targeted a civilian bus in the Dnipropetrovsk region, causing multiple casualties and injuries. Emergency services confirmed that several victims were workers returning from their shifts, and the strike triggered a fire that was […]