Trump Says TikTok Deal Approved, China Visit Next Year

By BPN News Desk September 20, 2025

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President Donald Trump said that a deal involving TikTok has been “approved” following a recent phone conversation with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He indicated that this agreement would allow TikTok to continue operating in the US under new terms. China Visit Planned Trump also announced

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Trump Says TikTok Deal Reached, Will Talk to Xi

By BPN News Desk September 17, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said a framework agreement has been reached with China regarding TikTok’s operations in America. He added that he will speak with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday to finalise the deal. Talks & Key Details Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed that the framework was part of trade negotiations conducted recently in […]

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India-US Trade Talks Described as “Positive and Forward-Looking”

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

India and the United States have held fresh trade discussions described by both sides as positive and forward-looking. These talks come in the wake of the US imposing a 50% tariff on certain Indian goods due to concerns over India’s purchase of Russian oil. Meetings were held in New Delhi with senior negotiators from both […]

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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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Trump Hot-Mic: “Putin Wants to Make a Deal for Me”

By BPN News Desk August 19, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump was caught in an unexpected hot-mic moment during a high-level meeting at the White House. Just before formal talks began, Trump leaned towards French President Emmanuel Macron and whispered, “I think he [Putin] wants to make a deal for me… as crazy as it sounds.” The remark quickly drew attention as […]

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Trump Says Putin Is Ready to Make a Ukraine Deal

By BPN News Desk August 14, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed optimism that Russian President Vladimir Putin is open to negotiating a peace agreement over the war in Ukraine ahead of their summit in Alaska. Deal Prospects Speaking during a radio interview, Trump said he believes Putin has been persuaded — partly by sanctions pressure — to pursue a deal. Although […]

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India Pauses $3.6 B Boeing Jet Purchase Amid Price Surge

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

India has put on hold its plan to purchase six additional Boeing P-8I maritime patrol aircraft in a deal valued at $3.6 billion. The original agreement, cleared in 2021, was pegged at $2.42 billion. However, a combination of supply chain disruptions, inflation, and newly imposed U.S. tariffs has pushed the cost higher, prompting the Ministry […]