U.S. Cuts Tariffs on China After Trump–Xi Talks

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

International

Following a high-profile meeting in South Korea, U.S. President Donald Trump announced that the United States will reduce some tariffs on Chinese goods. He said duties linked to chemical precursors for fentanyl will drop from 20% to 10%. At the same time, Trump stated that the overall U.S.

International

India-China Talks Stall on Buffer Zone Plans

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The ongoing face-to-face negotiations between Eastern Ladakh border commanders of India and China have failed to produce a clear roadmap for demilitarised “buffer zones”, sources say. Although both sides continue to engage diplomatically, no agreement has been reached on pulling back frontline troops or creating neutral zones along the contested stretches of the frontier.

International

Trump Sees “Fantastic Relationship” With Xi During Korea Summit

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday said he expects a “fantastic relationship” with Chinese President Xi Jinping, as the two met in South Korea for their first face-to-face encounter in six years. President Trump called Xi “a great leader of a great country” and expressed optimism about long-term ties. Meanwhile, President Xi emphasized that while […]

International

US-China Trade Deal ‘On The Verge,’ Trump Says

By BPN News Desk October 29, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that a trade agreement with China is “only a question of time” and will be beneficial for both sides. He made the remarks ahead of his scheduled meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Seoul, adding that the world is watching closely for progress. What The Deal Could […]

Markets

Gold Drops As US-China Trade Progress Reduces Safe-Haven Demand

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Global gold prices extended their decline as progress in trade talks between the United States and China reduced investor appetite for safe-haven assets. Spot gold slipped by around 0.7% to near US $4,083 an ounce in early Singapore trade and posted a weekly loss of 3.3%, its first since mid-August. Trade Talks And Market Impact […]

International

India And China Resume Direct Flights Amid Thaw In Ties

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Direct flights between India and China resumed on October 26 after a gap of more than five years, marking a step toward normalising relations. The first service was operated by IndiGo on the Kolkata–Guangzhou route, reconnecting the two Asian neighbours after years of disruption. Flight Resumption Details The suspension had been in place since the […]

International

US-China Hail Progress In Trade Talks

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

Officials from the United States and China said they have made significant progress in ongoing trade discussions held during the ASEAN summit. The developments have raised expectations that U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping could move closer to finalising an agreement at their upcoming meeting. Key Developments Negotiators highlighted that the

International

US-China Reach Trade Framework, Avert Major Tariff Clash

By BPN News Desk October 27, 2025

The United States and China have reached a “very substantial framework” in their trade talks, according to U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The deal is expected to prevent the U.S. from imposing the threatened 100% tariffs on Chinese goods, and to delay China’s planned export restrictions on rare earth minerals. Key Elements China has agreed […]

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How a Dead Operative in Bangladesh Redrew Modi’s Travel Map – Explained

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

The sudden death of an American officer in a Dhaka hotel room could have been written off as a tragic footnote. Instead, it has become the thread tying together Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unusual diplomatic behavior over the past two months. From an oddly private car ride with Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation […]

International

China Builds Air-Defence Site Near Pangong – Reports

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

Satellite images have revealed a new Chinese air-defence site near Pangong Lake in Tibet, around 110 km from the India-China border standoff zones. The complex includes command centres, barracks, radar units, vehicle sheds and ammunition storage. Missile Shelters With Retractable Roofs A key feature of the site is a cluster of hardened shelters with retractable […]