Russia, US And Ukraine ‘Close’ To Diplomatic Solution

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

International

A special envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia, the United States and Ukraine are moving closer to a diplomatic settlement of the ongoing conflict, though no concrete terms have been disclosed. The envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special representative for investment

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PM Extends Birthday Wishes to Israeli Counterpart

By BPN News Desk October 21, 2025

India’s Prime Minister extended warm birthday wishes today to his Israeli counterpart and thanked him for his Diwali greetings, reaffirming the strong bilateral friendship between the two countries. Prime Minister posted on social media: “Thank you, my dear friend, for your warm Diwali greetings. I also extend my heartiest wishes on your birthday. Wishing you […]

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Peace Requires Diplomats, Not Dramatists: Why Zelensky Must Tone Down the Theatrics

By BPN News Desk September 27, 2025

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s recent warning to Russia — “end war or find bomb shelters” — sounded less like the words of a wartime statesman and more like a line lifted from a Hollywood script. It was a reminder that Zelenskyy, once an actor and comedian, still leans heavily on his background in performance to […]

International

Trump Hosts Pakistan’s Sharif, Munir At White House

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump met Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Asim Munir at the White House on Thursday. The meeting takes place amid signs of warming relations between Washington and Islamabad. Trade And Strategic Talks During their encounter, the two sides discussed boosting trade, energy cooperation, and regional security. Islamabad sees the

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Trump to Arrive in UK Amid Keir Starmer’s Political Strain

By BPN News Desk September 16, 2025

President Donald Trump will land in the United Kingdom today for his second state visit. The visit will be officially hosted by King Charles III, with a ceremonial welcome at Windsor Castle. Meetings and Diplomacy Among the key events scheduled are a state banquet, a meeting with Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Chequers, and discussions […]

International

India Votes for UN’s ‘New York Declaration’

By BPN News Desk September 13, 2025

India voted in favour of a United Nations General Assembly resolution endorsing the “New York Declaration,” which lays out concrete, time-bound steps toward a two-state solution and the recognition of a Palestinian state. The resolution was adopted on 12 September at the UN headquarters in New York with 142 votes in favour, 10 against and […]

International

India Explores Taliban Ties As Mutual Interest Grows

By BPN News Desk September 8, 2025

India is considering the possibility of a diplomatic visit from Afghanistan’s acting foreign minister, Amir Khan Muttaqi, despite his current travel restrictions under the United Nations Security Council’s sanctions regime. While no dates have been finalised, Indian officials confirmed that discussions with the Taliban are ongoing, reflecting a shift towards pragmatic

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PM Modi Speaks With Macron On Ukraine Peace

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a telephone conversation with French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday, focusing largely on the ongoing war in Ukraine and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution. The call came at a time when global leaders have been increasing their diplomatic efforts to push for dialogue and negotiations to end the […]

International

France Summons US Envoy Over Antisemitism Claims

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

France has summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner after he accused the French government of not doing enough to counter a rise in antisemitic violence. The French Foreign Ministry called his remarks “unacceptable” and said they crossed diplomatic limits. Contents of the Letter Kushner’s open letter, published in a U.S. newspaper, expressed concern about a sharp […]

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Jaishankar Criticizes Trump, Reaffirms India’s Red Lines

By BPN News Desk August 23, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said U.S. President Donald Trump’s approach to diplomacy was unlike any other, pointing out that he conducts foreign policy “very publicly and very unsparingly.” Speaking at an event in Delhi, Jaishankar observed that this was the first time a U.S. president had handled sensitive matters in such an open style. […]