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Trump Says TikTok Deal Framework Reached

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump said a framework agreement has been reached with China over the future of TikTok. He announced that he will speak to Chinese President Xi Jinping this Friday to finalise the deal. What Is Known So Far Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the two countries have made progress in trade talks […]

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US, China Close to Resolution on TikTok

By BPN News Desk September 15, 2025

The United States and China are nearing a deal over the TikTok issue, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed during trade talks in Madrid on 15 September 2025. The discussions also addressed wider trade and security concerns. Progress on Agreement Bessent said that most technical aspects of the TikTok agreement have been resolved. However, China still […]

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China Rejects Trump Call for Sanctions Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk September 14, 2025

China has strongly opposed U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal urging NATO to stop buying Russian oil and impose tariffs on countries that continue trade with Moscow. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said sanctions only make matters worse and emphasized that Beijing does not plan or participate in wars. Trump’s Sanctions Proposal Trump called on NATO […]

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Trump Links Russia Sanctions to NATO Consensus

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said he is ready to impose “major sanctions” on Russia but only if all NATO countries agree and collectively halt their purchases of Russian oil. He made the statement in a post on his social media platform. Call for NATO Action Trump urged every NATO member to stop buying Russian oil, […]

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Trump’s Envoy Pick Sergio Gor Pledges Stronger U.S.–India Ties, Faces Senate Questions on Oil and China

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Washington: Sergio Gor, a close aide of U.S. President Donald Trump and nominee for the post of U.S. Ambassador to India, appeared before the Senate yesterday and pledged to deepen strategic, economic, and technological ties with New Delhi. In a testimony that repeatedly underscored the personal rapport between Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gor […]

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China Has Not Yet Resumed Rare Earth Exports To India

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

During an August 2025 visit, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar that export restrictions on rare earths and magnets would be eased. Despite this, Indian automakers and EV firms say no shipments of rare earth magnets have resumed from China. Export Curbs Still In Effect China imposed strict export […]

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Mexico Set To Raise Tariffs On Chinese Cars To 50% After US Pressure

By BPN News Desk September 11, 2025

Mexico’s government has unveiled plans to increase tariffs on automobiles imported from China and other Asian countries from about 20% to 50%. The move is part of a broader overhaul of import duties aimed at protecting domestic industries and jobs. Scope Of The Import Overhaul The proposed changes would affect around US$52 billion in imports […]

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Ignore the Noise from Gandhi family and Green Lobbies: Great Nations Don’t Seek Permission to Secure Their Borders

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

When nations secure their frontiers and prepare for the future, they do not ask for certificates of approval from political dynasties or foreign-funded activists. They act with resolve, because history punishes hesitation. The Great Nicobar project is not just about ports, airports, and power stations. It is about India’s place in the world, about our […]

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Lavrov Sees Growing Common Ground Among Major Powers

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said Russia, India, and China are increasingly interacting based on shared interests. He pointed to their recent display of unity at the SCO summit in Tianjin—such as the widely noticed triple handshake and friendly huddle among their leaders—as evidence of this emerging trend. Shared Goals Include Economic and Social Progress […]

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Dragon’s Leash: How China Uses CPEC to Discipline Pakistan

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

For years, Pakistan has boasted of its “iron brotherhood” with China, presenting the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a symbol of unshakable friendship. Roads, power plants, ports, and railways—over $60 billion worth of investments—were dressed up as development miracles. Yet, in reality, these projects became lifelines for a struggling economy that no one else