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Trump Mocks France Protests as Violence Escalates

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2026

US President Donald Trump has made sarcastic remarks about the widespread protests in France, joking about the country’s history of revolutions as demonstrations over rising living costs escalated into violent clashes, arson and looting. His comments came amid growing political tensions in France, where President Emmanuel Macron has promised action against those

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Canada Military Base Fire Leaves Several Dead

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2026

Several people have been killed and injured following a serious incident that triggered a major fire at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Alberta on Saturday, October 17, 2026. Canadian Defence Minister David McGuinty confirmed the casualties but said authorities had not yet established the cause of the incident or released an official death toll. Alberta […]

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JD Vance Clarifies H-1B Remarks After India Row

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2026

US Vice President JD Vance has clarified his controversial description of foreign H-1B visa workers as “indentured servants,” acknowledging that his language may have been imperfect. Speaking during a public discussion on immigration, Vance referred to his Indian-American family and defended the Trump administration’s efforts to prioritise American workers while

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Rubio: India Cannot Stop Russian Oil Imports Overnight

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2026

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has defended President Donald Trump’s decision to temporarily suspend Russia-related sanctions and tariffs, acknowledging that India cannot immediately replace Russian oil imports. The Trump administration will use a 60-day review period to assess the potential economic consequences of imposing additional trade restrictions. Trump

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Zelenskyy Slams Trump’s Russian Diesel Deal

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has strongly criticised President Donald Trump’s agreement to purchase Russian diesel, warning that the deal would provide Moscow with additional revenue to finance its war against Ukraine. Speaking at a European Union summit in Brussels on October 16, 2026, Zelenskyy welcomed greater European involvement in peace negotiations

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Trump AI Task Force Orders Safety Risk Study

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2026

President Donald Trump’s artificial intelligence task force has announced plans to commission a comprehensive report examining the risks posed by advanced AI systems, including cybersecurity threats, biological security and human oversight. The decision was taken during the newly established Super Intelligence Force’s first meeting in Washington on October 15,

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Trump Mocks Mohammad Name During Georgia Rally

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump mocked the popularity of the name Mohammad among Muslims during a campaign rally in Dalton, Georgia, on Friday, October 16, 2026. The remarks came as Trump criticised Iran’s political leadership while campaigning for Republican candidates ahead of the November 3 US midterm elections. Trump Jokes About Mohammad Name at Georgia Rally […]

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Katie Zacharia Exits White House After Five Days

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2026

Katie Zacharia is leaving her position as White House press secretary just five days after taking office, marking the shortest tenure in the role’s modern history. The White House confirmed on October 16, 2026, that she was transitioning out of the position after President Donald Trump publicly encouraged her to reconsider the job following criticism […]

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Trump Waives Russia Oil Sanctions, Tariffs

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump has waived major sanctions and tariffs targeting Russia and countries purchasing Russian oil and gas, citing American national interests. The executive order, issued on October 16, 2026, suspends provisions of a recently enacted law that could have imposed tariffs of up to 100% on major Russian energy importers, including India and […]

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Trump Renews Criticism of Zelenskyy Amid Patriot Shortage

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2026

US President Donald Trump has renewed his criticism of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as Ukraine faces a severe shortage of Patriot air-defence interceptors amid intensified Russian missile attacks. Trump targets Zelenskyy over peace efforts Speaking in an interview with Newsmax, Trump described Zelenskyy as “not a good guy for us to deal with” and questioned […]