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.