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Trump Rejects Iran’s Peace Proposal

By BPN News Desk May 11, 2026

US President Donald Trump has rejected Iran’s latest response to a United States-backed peace proposal, calling it “totally unacceptable” as tensions continue to rise in West Asia and the Strait of Hormuz remains under pressure. Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Response Iran sent its response to the latest US proposal through Pakistani mediators, as Islamabad continues […]

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Israel Strikes Lebanon Despite Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk May 10, 2026

Israeli strikes across Lebanon have killed several people, including civilians, as fresh attacks near Beirut and in southern Lebanon raised new concerns over the fragile ceasefire with Hezbollah. Israeli Strikes Hit Beirut And South Lebanon Israeli drone strikes targeted vehicles near Beirut, while separate airstrikes hit areas in southern Lebanon. Lebanese authorities

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CIA Report Says Iran Can Withstand Blockade

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2026

A U.S. intelligence assessment has reportedly concluded that Iran may be able to withstand an American naval blockade for several more months, even as fighting flares again in the Gulf. The report comes amid renewed clashes near the Strait of Hormuz and continued diplomatic efforts to end the U.S.-Iran conflict. CIA Assessment On Iran Blockade […]

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Trump Announces Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk May 9, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a three-day ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, saying the truce will run from May 9 to May 11. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy confirmed the arrangement, while Russia said the agreement followed talks involving Washington, Moscow and Kyiv. Trump Announces Three-Day Ukraine Ceasefire Trump said the ceasefire would suspend

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UAE Reports New Strikes As Ceasefire Weakens

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

The United Arab Emirates reported fresh missile and drone attacks on Friday as the fragile U.S.-Iran ceasefire came under renewed pressure. The escalation came hours after the United States said it had thwarted attacks on three Navy ships in the Strait of Hormuz and carried out retaliatory strikes on Iranian military facilities. UAE Responds To […]

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Iran President Says He Met Mojtaba Khamenei

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has said he recently met Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, who has remained out of public view since taking over Iran’s top post. The statement is being seen as an attempt to address growing speculation over Khamenei’s health, absence and control over state affairs. Pezeshkian Says Meeting Lasted Over Two Hours Pezeshkian […]

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Trump Says Iran Ceasefire Still Holds

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has said the ceasefire with Iran remains in effect despite fresh fighting in the Gulf, including attacks on American destroyers and renewed Iranian strikes targeting the UAE. The latest flare-up has raised new concerns over the stability of the month-old ceasefire and the future of diplomatic talks. U.S. Destroyers Attacked In […]

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Trump Warns Iran After Hormuz Attack

By BPN News Desk May 8, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned Iran of harsher military action after three American Navy destroyers came under fire while passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The ships were not damaged, while Washington said U.S. forces intercepted the attack and responded against Iranian targets. Trump Warns Iran Of Stronger Action Trump said the United States […]

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Russian Strikes Kill 27 In Ukraine

By BPN News Desk May 6, 2026

Russian drone and missile attacks killed at least 27 people across Ukraine, including five at state-run Naftogaz gas facilities, just days before Moscow’s announced two-day ceasefire. Russian Attack Hits Naftogaz Facility Ukraine’s state-run gas company Naftogaz said Russian strikes targeted gas facilities in the Poltava and Kharkiv regions overnight. The attack killed

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Russia, Ukraine Announce Rival Ceasefires

By BPN News Desk May 5, 2026

Russia and Ukraine have announced separate unilateral ceasefires as the war enters another tense phase around Moscow’s Victory Day commemorations. Russia declared a truce for May 8-9, while Ukraine responded with its own ceasefire plan for May 5-6. Russia Announces Victory Day Ceasefire Moscow said its ceasefire would apply around May 8-9, when Russia marks […]