Trump Rejects Putin Iran Uranium Plan

By BPN News Desk March 15, 2026

International

US President Donald Trump has reportedly rejected a proposal from Russian President Vladimir Putin to move Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile to Russia as part of a possible arrangement linked to ending the ongoing conflict around Iran. The report has added a fresh diplomatic layer to an already

International

Iran Hits Out At US Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk March 14, 2026

Washington’s temporary easing of restrictions on some Russian oil cargoes has triggered a sharp response from Iran, with Tehran accusing the United States of double standards after earlier pressure on India to reduce purchases from Moscow. The remarks come at a time when the war in West Asia has unsettled global energy markets and pushed […]

International

Vladimir Putin Warns of Hormuz Oil Supply Risk

By BPN News Desk March 10, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday warned that oil production dependent on the Strait of Hormuz could face a complete halt within a month, saying the disruption has already started to affect supply flows amid the ongoing Iran-Israel conflict and wider instability in West Asia. Putin Warns of Strait of Hormuz Disruption Speaking at a […]

International

Putin Calls For Immediate Halt To Iran Conflict

By BPN News Desk March 8, 2026

Russian President Vladimir Putin has called for an immediate halt to the ongoing conflict involving Iran, urging all sides to return to diplomatic negotiations as tensions escalate in the Middle East. The appeal comes amid growing international concern that the confrontation involving Iran, the United States, and Israel could expand into a wider regional conflict. […]

International

Russia Accused Of Sharing Intelligence With Iran

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2026

Reports have emerged that Russia may have provided intelligence information to Iran that could help Tehran monitor or track American military assets during the ongoing conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran. The allegations highlight the growing geopolitical complexity surrounding the Middle East crisis as global powers become indirectly involved. Russia

National

India Signals Interest In More Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk March 4, 2026

India Signals Interest In More Russian Oil Imports India has reportedly signaled renewed interest in increasing crude oil imports from Russia as geopolitical tensions rise following the crisis involving Iran. Russian officials said they are receiving indications that Indian buyers may seek higher volumes of Russian crude amid concerns about potential disruptions in global

Op-Eds Opinion

Should India Demand Transfer of Technology for the Remaining S-400 Order?

By BPN News Desk March 3, 2026

Operation Sindoor has altered India’s air defence debate permanently. In the aftermath of a conflict where Pakistan reportedly launched around 1,000 drones and missiles and India claimed near-total interception success, one thing became clear: long-range surface-to-air missile systems are no longer prestige acquisitions. They are battlefield-tested strategic assets. The

International

Moscow Airports Shut After Drone Attacks

By BPN News Desk February 23, 2026

Russia temporarily closed multiple international airports in and around Moscow following a wave of Ukrainian drone attacks targeting the capital and nearby regions. Authorities said the measures were taken to ensure passenger safety as air defence systems responded to incoming drones. Moscow Airports Closed Amid Drone Attacks Russian aviation authorities suspended

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North Korea Gives Housing To Ukraine War Families

By BPN News Desk February 16, 2026

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 Families Authorities in Pyongyang have reportedly assigned newly built apartments to

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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 […]