North Korea Gives Housing To Ukraine War Families

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

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North Korea has begun relocating families displaced by the war in Ukraine into newly constructed housing complexes, marking an unusual development linking the conflict in Eastern Europe with domestic infrastructure projects inside the isolated country. North Korea Housing For Ukraine War

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Reliance Gets US Licence For Venezuelan Oil: India Builds A Sanctions-Proof Energy Strategy

By BPN News Desk February 14, 2026

The United States granting Reliance Industries permission to import Venezuelan crude is not just a corporate clearance. It is a quiet acknowledgement of reality. After the Ukraine war pushed India towards discounted Russian oil, Washington has now effectively allowed India access to another sanctioned producer under supervision. The result is not a policy shift by […]

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Zelenskyy Cites US June Timeline For Peace Deal with Russia

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2026

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the United States (US) has set a June timeline linked to efforts aimed at ending the war with Russia, as diplomatic activity intensifies around a possible settlement. The statement comes amid continued fighting and international attempts to push negotiations forward. Zelenskyy On US Peace Deal Timeline Zelenskyy indicated

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India Russian Oil Imports Hit 38-Month Low

By BPN News Desk February 7, 2026

India imports of Russian oil fell sharply in December 2025, reaching the lowest level in more than three years as refiners increased purchases from alternative suppliers. The shift reflects ongoing efforts to diversify sourcing and manage price risks amid evolving global supply dynamics. Russian Oil Imports by India Fall In December 2025 Data showed Russian […]

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Reliance Buys Venezuelan Oil Why Paying More May Help India

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

Reliance Industries recently bought about 2 million barrels of Venezuelan oil after nearly a year without such imports. The cargo comes at a smaller discount than Russian oil, meaning India is knowingly paying more per barrel than it has been used to since the Ukraine war reshaped global energy trade. For a country that prides […]

International

Russian Military Intelligence Officer Shot In Moscow

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

A senior officer linked to Russian military intelligence was shot and wounded in Moscow, prompting a security investigation in the capital. Authorities said the incident occurred in a residential area and the officer was hospitalised with non-fatal injuries. Russian Military Intelligence Officer Shot The victim, identified as a deputy chief within Russia’s military

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Russia Ukraine Agree On Prisoner Swap

By BPN News Desk February 6, 2026

Russia and Ukraine concluded a new round of negotiations with an agreement to exchange prisoners, marking a limited humanitarian outcome despite no broader breakthrough in the conflict. Officials from both sides confirmed the swap would involve detained soldiers and civilians captured during ongoing fighting. Russia Ukraine Prisoner Swap Agreement Delegations met for talks

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Russia Reacts to India Buying Venezuelan Oil

By BPN News Desk February 5, 2026

Russia has responded after reports suggested India may purchase Venezuelan oil as part of evolving trade arrangements, reiterating that New Delhi independently decides its energy sourcing based on commercial interests and security of supply. Russia Reaction on Indian Oil Purchase Russia said India is free to buy oil from any country and confirmed it has […]

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SBI’s Venezuelan Oil Report Does Not Match Trade and Price Data

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2026

India’s crude oil sourcing strategy became a public talking point after statements indicating a possible shift towards Venezuelan oil. Almost immediately, a research note from the State Bank of India argued that such a move could save India nearly $3 billion annually. Given the size of India’s oil import bill and the political sensitivity of […]

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Russian Drone Attack Kills 12 in Dnipro

By BPN News Desk February 2, 2026

At least 12 people were killed after a Russian drone strike hit the Ukrainian city of Dnipro, Ukrainian officials said. The attack targeted a civilian bus in the Dnipropetrovsk region, causing multiple casualties and injuries. Emergency services confirmed that several victims were workers returning from their shifts, and the strike triggered a fire that was […]