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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 […]

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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 […]

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EU To Sanction Chinese Refineries Over Russia Oil Trade

By BPN News Desk October 23, 2025

The European Union is preparing its 19th sanctions package against Russia, which includes penalties on four China-based entities. Among them are two independent oil refineries, a trading firm, and another organization accused of helping circumvent sanctions. The move is directed at companies allegedly involved in facilitating Russian oil exports. Targeted Entities And

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China Warns Australia Over Air Incidents

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

China’s defence ministry has warned Australia to halt what it calls “aircraft provocations” following recent aerial encounters in the South China Sea. Beijing cautioned that such actions could harm bilateral ties and military relations if continued. The Aerial Encounter The warning came after an incident in which a Chinese fighter jet released flares near an […]

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Trump Plans 155% Tariffs On China From Nov 1

By BPN News Desk October 22, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said that his administration will impose tariffs of 155% on imports from China starting November 1. The decision marks one of the strongest protectionist measures in recent years. Balancing Tone With Action While announcing the move, Trump remarked that he wanted to be “nice” to China, but argued that Beijing had […]

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Trump Warns Of 155% China Tariffs Ahead Of Xi Meeting

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he expects a “fantastic deal” with Chinese President Xi Jinping, but warned that if no agreement is reached by November 1, tariffs on Chinese imports could rise to as high as 155 percent. Trump’s Tariff Claim Speaking at the White House in the presence of Australian Prime […]

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China Outlines New Five-Year Plan Under Xi Leadership

By Arun D October 20, 2025

Xi Jinping delivered a keynote address at a closed-door session of the Communist Party of China’s fourth plenary meeting in Beijing. The gathering brought together around 200 full members and 170 alternate members of the Central Committee. Focus of the 2026-2030 Blueprint The meeting centred on the draft of China’s 15th five-year plan covering 2026-2030. […]

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Trump Says China “Forced Me” to Raise Tariffs

By BPN News Desk October 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump defended his decision to impose a 100% tariff on Chinese goods, stating that Beijing’s actions left him with no choice. Speaking in Washington, Trump said China’s move to restrict the export of rare earth minerals, which are vital for global high-tech manufacturing, was the main trigger behind his decision. Rare Earth […]

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US May Impose 500% Tariff On China

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said that 85 senators are ready to grant President Donald Trump the authority to impose a 500 % tariff on Chinese imports if Beijing continues buying Russian oil. Reason for the threat Bessent accused China of indirectly funding Russia’s war in Ukraine through its energy purchases. He said such purchases […]

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The Policy Paralysis That Made China Our Rare Earths Banker

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

India’s rare earths story is a masterclass in how to waste a natural advantage. While China was turning obscure minerals into the building blocks of modern technology, India sat comfortably on one of the world’s largest reserves, treating them as if they were just another kind of beach sand. The result? China turned itself into […]