International

Trump Says Iran War Goals Near Completion

By BPN News Desk April 2, 2026

Trump Says Iran War Goals Near Completion US President Donald Trump said in a White House address that Washington believes its main military goals in the Iran conflict are close to being achieved, while warning that US forces could continue major operations over the next two to three weeks if needed. In the speech, he […]

International

UK To Host Strait Of Hormuz Summit

By BPN News Desk April 1, 2026

Britain will host an international summit this week aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, as global concern grows over maritime disruption in one of the world’s most important oil shipping routes. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said the meeting will focus on restoring security and stability in the waterway after the Iran conflict. UK To […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Donald Trump Has Destabilised Global Energy, The US Must Institutionalise Him and Compensate the World

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

For days now, the world has been watching the fallout of escalating conflict around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz, one of the most critical energy chokepoints on the planet. Oil markets have turned volatile, shipping routes have come under pressure, insurance costs have risen, and countries far removed from the conflict are once again […]

International

Trump Tells Allies To Get Their Own Oil

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Donald Trump has publicly told countries that did not support the US campaign against Iran to stop depending on Washington for energy security and instead secure their own oil. His remarks came as Iran continued to maintain pressure on the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting one of the world’s most important energy corridors and deepening concerns […]

International

Iran Panel Approves Hormuz Toll Plan

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

Iran’s parliament has moved a step closer to formalising a new toll regime for ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz, as the Gulf waterway remains severely disrupted by the ongoing regional war. The proposal, approved by a parliamentary commission on Monday, would allow Iran to impose charges on transit traffic and tighten restrictions on […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Strait of Hormuz Crisis: How the World Paid for a War That Solved Nothing

By BPN News Desk March 31, 2026

A month into the conflict, the numbers tell a story that political speeches are carefully avoiding. Oil prices have surged, shipping lanes are disrupted, and inflationary pressure is building across continents. Yet, despite all the military action, the central objectives remain unresolved. No decisive rollback of Iran’s nuclear program, no regime change, no lasting

National

Two Indian LPG Carriers Cross Hormuz

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

Two India-bound LPG carriers are crossing the Strait of Hormuz, offering a limited but important sign that some energy shipments to India are moving again despite the conflict-related disruption in the region. The movement comes at a time when the strait remains under intense global watch because of its central role in oil and gas […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Dear America: Get In The Streets Before This Orange Circus Burns The World

By BPN News Desk March 29, 2026

The latest outburst from Donald Trump should have been the breaking point. When a sitting U.S. president boasts that Mohammed bin Salman is “kissing my ass,” casually declares “Cuba is next,” toys with NATO commitments, and jokes about renaming the Strait of Hormuz in the middle of a live war, this is no longer just […]

International

Iran Vows Heavy Price After Israeli Strikes

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

Iran has warned that Israel will pay a “heavy price” after fresh strikes hit major industrial and nuclear-linked sites, as Tehran said the attacks undermined the diplomatic window set by US President Donald Trump for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The latest exchange has added fresh pressure to an already widening regional war and raised […]

International

Kuwait Oil Price Rises Above $118 Per Barrel

By BPN News Desk March 28, 2026

Kuwait’s crude price climbed sharply to $118.93 per barrel after rising by $8.10, as the conflict involving Iran and the disruption around the Strait of Hormuz continued to drive fears of tighter global energy supplies. The jump reflects the broader pressure on oil markets as traders remain focused on the risk of prolonged instability in […]