Russia May Resume Nuclear Tests After Trump’s Remarks

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

International

Russian President Vladimir Putin has instructed senior officials to gather information and prepare recommendations on possibly resuming nuclear weapons testing. The move follows recent comments by U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting that Washington might end its moratorium on nuclear

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India to Cut Direct Russian Crude Imports from December

By BPN News Desk November 5, 2025

India is set to reduce its direct imports of Russian crude oil from late November and into December, in response to upcoming U.S. sanctions on Russian oil producers Rosneft and Lukoil. According to analysts, Indian refiners who currently handle more than half of the country’s Russian imports are expected to comply with the measures ahead […]

International

India Sees Sharp Drop in Russian Oil Imports After US Sanctions

By BPN News Desk November 4, 2025

India’s imports of crude oil from Russia fell significantly in the week ending October 27, 2025, following the announcement of U.S. sanctions on Russian oil giants Rosneft and Lukoil. Tracking data shows flows dropped to about 1.19 million barrels per day (bpd) from around 1.95 million bpd in the preceding two weeks. Sanctions Trigger Shift […]

International

U.S. Sanctions Unlikely to Make India, China Quit Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk October 30, 2025

The U.S. has imposed new sanctions targeting Russia’s major oil firms Rosneft and Lukoil as part of efforts to reduce Moscow’s revenues amid the Ukraine war. These include restrictions on financial transactions and oil shipments that could affect global crude flows. Impact on India and China While the sanctions may cause short-term disruption, analysts say […]

International

Trump Urges End to Ukraine War After Russian Missile Test

By BPN News Desk October 28, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said he finds Russia’s recent test of a nuclear-powered cruise missile “not appropriate” and called on Russian President Vladimir Putin to shift focus from weapons testing to ending the war in Ukraine. The system in question, Russia’s 9M730 Burevestnik, is claimed to be capable of flying over 14,000 km and evading […]

International

Russia Tests Nuclear-Powered Cruise Missile

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

Russia’s president announced that the country successfully conducted a test of its nuclear-powered cruise missile known as the 9M730 Burevestnik, claiming it flew for about 15 hours and covered approximately 14,000 kilometres. The missile is described as nuclear-capable and nuclear-powered, with the Kremlin saying it can evade existing defence systems and has

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How a Dead Operative in Bangladesh Redrew Modi’s Travel Map – Explained

By BPN News Desk October 26, 2025

The sudden death of an American officer in a Dhaka hotel room could have been written off as a tragic footnote. Instead, it has become the thread tying together Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s unusual diplomatic behavior over the past two months. From an oddly private car ride with Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation […]

International

Russia, US And Ukraine ‘Close’ To Diplomatic Solution

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

A special envoy of Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia, the United States and Ukraine are moving closer to a diplomatic settlement of the ongoing conflict, though no concrete terms have been disclosed. The envoy, Kirill Dmitriev, Russia’s special representative for investment and economic cooperation, made the statement during a visit to Washington. […]

National

Reliance Vows To Comply With Western Russia-Oil Sanctions

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2025

In a Sunday statement, Indian energy giant Reliance Industries Ltd confirmed that it will abide by sanctions imposed by the United States, United Kingdom and European Union on Russia, while continuing its existing supplier relationships. The company said its well-established and diversified crude-oil procurement strategy will ensure refinery operations remain stable.

International

North Korea Vows Stronger Ties With Russia

By BPN News Desk October 24, 2025

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has declared that his country’s military partnership with Russia will “advance non-stop,” reinforcing Pyongyang’s support for Moscow amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speech at Memorial Ceremony Kim made the remarks during a groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial honouring North Korean soldiers who fought alongside Russian forces in the […]