International

Trump Says India Tariffs ‘Probably’ Pushed Putin to Summit

By BPN News Desk August 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump suggested that tariffs imposed on India may have contributed to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s willingness to meet, as the two leaders prepare for a high-stakes summit in Alaska. Tariffs as Diplomatic Leverage Speaking to a radio host, Trump remarked that secondary tariffs on India “essentially took them out of buying oil […]

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Chinese Foreign Minister to Visit India on August 18

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is expected to visit India next week for talks with National Security Advisor Ajit Doval on August 18. These discussions fall under the Special Representative mechanism focused on resolving boundary issues and broader bilateral relations. Timing and Diplomatic Context The visit comes ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to […]

International

Jaishankar to Visit Russia for Talks on August 21

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will travel to Moscow on August 21 for talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The visit follows National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s recent trip to Russia and comes ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s anticipated visit to India later this year. Strategic Partnership Amid U.S. Tensions The trip highlights […]

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Europe and Ukraine to Brief Trump Before Putin Meeting

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

European leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will hold a virtual meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance today. The discussion comes ahead of Trump’s scheduled summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin this Friday in Alaska. Unified Push to Defend Ukraine’s Interests The talks are expected to focus on ensuring Ukraine’s […]

International

US Reaffirms Ties with India, Pakistan; Claims Ceasefire Role

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

The U.S. State Department has reiterated that its ties with both India and Pakistan remain unchanged. Officials emphasized that Washington’s engagement with one country does not come at the expense of the other. The statement comes amid renewed focus on South Asian stability, with the U.S. making clear it seeks constructive relations with both New […]

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India Hails Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Milestone

By BPN News Desk August 10, 2025

India’s External Affairs Minister, S. Jaishankar, called his Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan, to congratulate him on the successful signing of the Armenia–Azerbaijan peace treaty in Washington, D.C. The accord, hailed as historic, marks a major diplomatic breakthrough in resolving long-standing tensions. A Victory for Dialogue and Diplomacy In his message, Jaishankar

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PM Modi to Visit China for SCO Summit from Aug 31

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Tianjin, China, to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit from August 31 to September 1, 2025. This marks Modi’s first visit to China since the 2020 Galwan Valley clash, which had strained India-China relations. Bilateral and Regional Agenda During the summit, Modi is likely to engage […]

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South Korea Begins Removing Anti-North Loudspeakers at Border

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

South Korea has started dismantling loudspeakers installed along its border with North Korea, a move seen as an attempt to lower tensions amid recent signs of reopening dialogue between the two nations. The decision comes just weeks after both countries hinted at the possibility of resuming military and humanitarian talks. The loudspeakers, which broadcasted South […]

Op-Eds Opinion

So What’s Stopping Modi from Telling Trump to Shove It?

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has just slammed a 25% tariff on Indian exports, publicly chastised India for refusing to drop Russian oil imports, and ridiculed New Delhi with a sly remark about ceasefires. On paper, this is the sort of provocation that would usually trigger a fiery response from Prime Minister Narendra Modi, especially considering […]

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Iran Holds Nuclear Talks with UK, France and Germany

By BPN News Desk July 26, 2025

Iran held high-level nuclear discussions with the United Kingdom, France, and Germany on July 25 in Istanbul, marking the first face-to-face talks since recent military strikes targeted Iranian nuclear sites. The meeting was aimed at avoiding the reimposition of United Nations sanctions and finding a way forward for the stalled nuclear negotiations. Focus on Avoiding […]