International

India-China Leaders Reaffirm Partnership at SCO Summit

By BPN News Desk August 31, 2025

During their meeting at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Tianjin, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed that India and China are “partners, not rivals.” Xi assured that China poses no threat to India, while Modi emphasized that bilateral ties should not be defined by third-party perspectives. Border

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China’s FM Wang Yi to Visit India August 18–20

By BPN News Desk August 16, 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi will visit India from August 18 to 20 for high-level talks focusing on the boundary dispute and broader bilateral relations. High-Level Border Diplomacy During his visit, Wang Yi is expected to meet India’s National Security Advisor Ajit Doval under the Special Representatives mechanism to address ongoing boundary issues. This will […]

International

Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit India on August 18

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit India next week for talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on August 18. These discussions fall under the Special Representative mechanism focused on resolving boundary issues and broader bilateral relations. Timing and Diplomatic Context The visit comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to […]

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North Korea Removes Loudspeakers from Border to Ease Tensions

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

North Korea has begun dismantling some of its loudspeakers along the inter-Korean border. These speakers were previously used to broadcast loud sounds, including animal noises and gongs, toward South Korea in response to the South playing K-pop music and news broadcasts across the border. Mirroring South Korea’s First Move This action follows South Korea’s recent […]

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India, China to Hold Key Border Talks Ahead of SCO Summit

By BPN News Desk August 9, 2025

\India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval will meet Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in New Delhi on August 18, 2025, for a round of high-level discussions. This meeting is part of the Special Representatives mechanism, a channel dedicated to addressing the longstanding boundary dispute between the two nations and exploring ways to improve bilateral relations. […]

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South Korea Begins Removing Anti-North Loudspeakers at Border

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

South Korea has started dismantling loudspeakers installed along its border with North Korea, a move seen as an attempt to lower tensions amid recent signs of reopening dialogue between the two nations. The decision comes just weeks after both countries hinted at the possibility of resuming military and humanitarian talks. The loudspeakers, which broadcasted South […]

International

Thailand Says Cambodia Violated Border Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk July 29, 2025

Thailand has accused Cambodia of breaking a newly agreed ceasefire just hours after it came into effect at midnight on July 28. The truce was signed after five days of intense fighting along the disputed border, which had left dozens dead and displaced hundreds of thousands of people. However, the Thai military claimed that Cambodian […]

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Thai and Cambodian PMs to Meet for Ceasefire Talks

By BPN News Desk July 28, 2025

The prime ministers of Thailand and Cambodia will meet in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, July 28, for high-level talks aimed at ending the ongoing border clashes that have left dozens dead and forced thousands to flee. The violence erupted on July 24 following a landmine blast that injured Thai soldiers, triggering a rapid escalation of […]

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India Strengthens Forces on Pakistan-China Borders

By BPN News Desk July 27, 2025

India is ramping up its military presence along its western and northern borders, introducing new combat units and technology to address growing security challenges from Pakistan and China. This decision follows key learnings from recent operations and a heightened perception of two-front threats. Combat Units and Specialized Brigades The Indian Army has introduced

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Thailand‑Cambodia Agree to Ceasefire Talks Amid Border Clashes

By BPN News Desk July 27, 2025

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to start ceasefire negotiations even as violence continues along their shared border. The decision comes after U.S. President Donald Trump warned both nations of trade repercussions if hostilities did not stop by August 1. Cambodia has agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire, while Thailand has expressed conditional support,