International

NSA Ajit Doval in Moscow Amid Trump Tariff Threats on Oil

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India’s National Security Adviser Ajit Doval has arrived in Moscow for a key diplomatic visit. The trip comes at a time when India is facing renewed pressure from the United States over its continued oil imports from Russia. Doval is expected to hold discussions with senior Russian officials on defence cooperation, energy trade, and regional […]

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Russia Slams U.S. Tariffs, Calls It “Neocolonial Agenda”

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

Russia has sharply criticized the United States after recent tariff threats were issued against India over its continued purchase of Russian oil. The Russian Foreign Ministry described the move as part of a “neocolonial agenda,” accusing Washington of trying to dominate international trade through coercion and intimidation. Trump Warns of Higher Duties on Indian Goods […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Keep Your Tariffs, Clown. India Keeps Its Spine

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

When Donald Trump tweeted his outrage over India’s Russian oil imports, it wasn’t just a foreign policy position—it was a tantrum. A full-blown, playground-level meltdown. You’d think the man found out India replaced him with a more stable supplier of spray tan. Instead, all India did was buy oil for its citizens at a reasonable […]

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India Stands Firm on Russian Oil Amid Trump Pressure

By BPN News Desk August 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has made it clear that India will continue importing oil from Russia despite mounting pressure from U.S. President Donald Trump, who has recently imposed new tariffs on Indian goods. India Unmoved by Tariff Threats According to officials, India has not issued any directive to halt Russian oil purchases. While some state-run […]

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Baloch Leaders Tell Trump: Oil Reserves Not in Pakistan

By BPN News Desk August 3, 2025

A group of Baloch leaders has written an open letter to U.S. President Donald Trump, challenging recent remarks and claims related to Pakistan’s resource wealth. In the letter, they stated that Trump had been “gravely misled” by Pakistan’s army chief General Asim Munir, especially regarding the location of key oil and gas reserves. Baloch Nationalists […]

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India Denies Reports of Halting Russian Oil Imports

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

The Indian government has clarified that there is no official directive or confirmed report indicating a halt in crude oil imports from Russia. This comes after U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed such reports as “a good step,” suggesting India might be reconsidering its energy ties with Moscow. Government Says Oil Purchases Continue as Normal Top […]

International

Trump Welcomes Reports of India Pausing Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has said that reports of India potentially halting Russian oil imports are “a good step,” though he added that he was not yet certain of the accuracy of these reports. State Refiners Reportedly Shift Away from Russian Crude Several Indian state-run oil companies, including Indian Oil Corporation and Bharat Petroleum, have […]

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Shehbaz Sharif Hails U.S. Role in New Trade Pact

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed profound thanks to U.S. President Donald Trump for his “leadership role” in finalizing a historic trade agreement between Pakistan and the United States. The deal was announced in Washington late on July 30. Deal Centers on Oil Reserves and Tariff Relief President Trump said the U.S. and Pakistan will […]

International

US Sanctions Six Indian Firms Over Iran Oil Trade

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

The United States has imposed sanctions on six Indian companies for allegedly engaging in the trade of Iranian oil and petrochemical products. The move, announced on July 31, is part of Washington’s broader strategy to enforce sanctions on Iran’s energy exports. $220 Million in Transactions Identified According to U.S. authorities, the firms were involved in […]

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US, Pakistan Strike Trade Deal on Oil Reserves

By BPN News Desk July 31, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal with Pakistan on July 30, 2025, focused on developing Pakistan’s oil reserves. The agreement includes collaboration with an American firm that will help explore and manage untapped energy assets in Pakistan. Trump also suggested that oil produced under this project could be exported to neighboring countries, […]