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India And Russia Expand Arctic And Nuclear Cooperation

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

India and Russia have agreed to deepen cooperation in the Arctic region and in civil nuclear energy as part of their latest annual summit. Both governments said the partnership will support long-term connectivity, energy security and strategic trade. Arctic Shipping And Maritime Links The agreement includes greater collaboration on Arctic shipping routes, polar water

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Russia Assures Uninterrupted Oil Supply To India

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Russia has promised that oil shipments to India will continue without disruption, even as international pressure grows over energy trade with Moscow. President Vladimir Putin conveyed the assurance during his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying Russia remains a dependable energy partner for India. Commitment Despite Global Pressure The pledge comes at a time

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India And Russia Expand Trade In National Currencies

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

India and Russia have agreed to continue working on a framework that encourages the use of national currencies for bilateral trade. The understanding was reached during the latest summit between the two countries, which focused on economic cooperation, trade and energy. Reducing Dollar Dependence Both sides said that increasing transactions in rupees and rubles would […]

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Israel Names Roman Gofman As New Mossad Chief

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has appointed Roman Gofman as the next Director of Mossad, Israel’s foreign intelligence agency. Gofman will take over from David Barnea when Barnea’s term ends in June 2026. The appointment was announced as Israel continues to deal with security challenges in the region. Military Background, Not Intelligence Gofman currently serves as

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India And Russia Reaffirm Cooperation Against Terrorism

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin said that India and Russia continue to stand together in the fight against terrorism. The comments were made during their bilateral summit in New Delhi, where both leaders highlighted long-standing cooperation on security issues. Leaders Emphasise Shared Approach Modi said that the two countries have

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US Expands Social Media Checks For H-1B And H-4 Visas

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

The United States will begin screening the social media profiles of all H-1B and H-4 visa applicants from December 15. Applicants must ensure that the accounts listed in their visa forms are publicly visible to consular officers. The new requirement is in addition to existing security checks and will apply during visa interviews and processing. […]

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US Cuts Work Permit Validity To 18 Months

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

The United States has reduced the validity of work permits for several immigrant categories from five years to 18 months. The change applies to both new permits and renewed permits issued on or after December 5. The decision affects refugees, asylum seekers, individuals with pending green card applications and other humanitarian applicants. Who Will Be […]

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US To Send Trade Negotiators To India For Fresh Talks

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

A delegation from the United States, led by a senior trade official, is scheduled to travel to India next week to resume negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement. The move is part of ongoing efforts by both countries to finalise a framework that addresses trade barriers, tariffs and market access. What The Visit Means The […]

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China Urges Japan To Restore Normal Trade Ties

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

China’s Ministry of Commerce has called on Japan to reverse recent remarks and actions regarding Taiwan, urging Tokyo to create conditions conducive for normal economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. What China Says At a regular press briefing, a ministry spokesperson said Japan must “correct its erroneous words and deeds on Taiwan” to […]

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US Military Strike Kills Four on Suspected Drug Boat in Pacific

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) announced that U.S. forces struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four men who were suspected of involvement in narcotics trafficking. The boat was reportedly targeted under a U.S. campaign against drug-smuggling networks. The strike represents one of the latest in a series of operations aimed […]