International

Trump Distances US from Israel on Gaza Strikes

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

US President Donald Trump has taken a sharply critical stance against Israeli strikes in Gaza, urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt further military action. Trump reportedly warned that continued aggression could jeopardize Israel’s support from Washington, marking a significant shift from America’s traditionally unwavering backing of its Middle Eastern

International

Jaishankar Meets Xi After Border De‑escalation

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing on July 15, marking the first senior-level India-China engagement since the deadly Galwan Valley clash in 2020. The meeting took place during the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) foreign ministers’ gathering. Jaishankar’s visit comes after a gradual process of military disengagement,

International

Russia, China Discuss Ukraine Conflict

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi in Beijing on July 13 to discuss the ongoing Ukraine conflict, evolving global dynamics, and their respective relationships with the United States. The meeting was held on the sidelines of a major multilateral gathering. Strengthening the Strategic Partnership Lavrov and Wang reaffirmed their

International

EAM Jaishankar Calls For Ongoing Normalisation With China

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar has called for continued efforts to normalise India-China relations during his visit to Beijing. This is his first official trip to mainland China since the 2020 border standoff in eastern Ladakh. Jaishankar met Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Foreign

International

Rubio Meets China’s Wang Yi, Calls Talks Positive

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on July 11 in Kuala Lumpur during the East Asia Summit and ASEAN Regional Forum. This was their first in-person meeting since Rubio took office earlier this year, marking a key step in resuming diplomatic communication amid growing tensions between the two nations. […]

International

China Protests Modi’s Dalai Lama Birthday Greetings

By BPN News Desk July 7, 2025

China has lodged a diplomatic protest with India after Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to the Dalai Lama on the occasion of his 90th birthday. Beijing considers such gestures as a violation of its internal affairs and accused the Indian government of sending “wrong signals” to the world regarding the status of Tibet. […]

International Middle East

Trump Announces Israel-Iran Ceasefire, Iran Denies Deal

By Editor - News Desk June 24, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire,” set to begin within the next six hours. According to Trump, the agreement includes two consecutive 12-hour ceasefire windows. If the truce holds, the war—now entering its third week—will be officially declared over after 24 […]

Editorials Opinion

When the Beggar Sings and the Giant Sleeps

By BPN News Desk June 20, 2025

While the world watched a former pariah walk into the White House, Asim Munir, the chief of Pakistan’s army, took his seat across from President Donald Trump at a high-profile luncheon that felt more like a stage play than diplomacy. He smiled, praised Trump’s supposed role in preventing a nuclear war with India, and even […]

International

India Positioned to Engage with Russia, Ukraine, Israel, and Iran: EAM Jaishankar

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2025

External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar highlights India's unique diplomatic stance, enabling dialogue with nations like Russia, Ukraine, Israel, and Iran.