earthquake
International

Tibet Earthquake Kills 16, Injures 54 in Nagqu

By BPN News Desk
A powerful magnitude 7.0 earthquake struck northern Tibet on Thursday, October 22, 2026, killing at least 16 people and injuring 54 others. The earthquake hit Baqen County in Nagqu City, causing hundreds of homes to collapse and triggering rockfalls. Chinese authorities have deployed more than 1,600 emergency personnel as rescue operations continue in the remote […]
Israel
International

Israeli Forces Kill Two Palestinians Near Hebron

By BPN News Desk
Israeli forces killed two Palestinians near Hebron in the occupied West Bank on Friday, October 23, 2026, after the military said they attempted an armed attack. At least five other people were injured, some critically, during the incident. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu subsequently ordered heightened security measures and preparations for a wider closure of
india europe
International

India-EU Free Trade Deal May Start in Early 2027

By BPN News Desk
The India-European Union Free Trade Agreement (FTA) could become operational in early 2027, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday, October 22, 2026. Speaking during his visit to Germany, Goyal indicated that the agreement could be signed before December 2026 and implemented within the following four to five months, creating new opportunities for […]
Vladmir Putin russia
International

Putin Seeks Final Ukraine Peace Deal, Not Truce

By BPN News Desk
Russian President Vladimir Putin has said Moscow is ready to resume peace negotiations with Ukraine and the United States, but insisted that discussions must focus on a permanent settlement rather than a temporary ceasefire. Speaking on Thursday, October 22, 2026, Putin emphasised that any agreement must address long-term security guarantees for both Russia and Ukraine,
pm modi israel
International

PM Modi, Netanyahu Discuss West Asia Peace

By BPN News Desk
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has called for urgent restoration of peace and stability in West Asia during a telephone conversation with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday, October 22, 2026. The two leaders discussed regional security developments and reviewed bilateral relations, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening the India-Israel strategic