Why the West Pressured India on Russian Oil Without Wanting Supply to Stop

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2026

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Western capitals have spent the last two years telling their publics that sanctions are choking Russia’s war machine, and that the rest of the world is falling in line. India, the world’s third-largest oil consumer, became a prime stage for this storyline. The pressure on New Delhi to cut

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China Criticises US Sanctions at UN Security Council

By BPN News Desk January 14, 2026

China has criticised recent US-led sanctions on trade with Russia, saying that Western nations are using the Ukraine conflict as a pretext to impose unilateral measures that disrupt normal international trade relations. The comments were made during a United Nations Security Council meeting on the situation in Ukraine. Beijing’s Position China’s deputy UN representative

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US Advances Russia Sanctions Bill After Trump Approval

By BPN News Desk January 8, 2026

The United States is moving forward with a bipartisan Russia sanctions bill after President Donald Trump gave his support for the legislation, a senior US senator said. The bill, which has been worked on by lawmakers from both parties for months, is designed to increase economic pressure on Russia over its ongoing war in Ukraine. […]

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Iraq Yesterday, Venezuela Today, Your Country Tomorrow

By BPN News Desk January 3, 2026

The world likes to believe it learns from its mistakes. Iraq proved that belief to be a comforting lie. Two decades after a country was invaded, dismantled, and pushed into chaos on the promise of weapons that never existed, there has been no real accountability. No consequences for those who sold the war. No punishment […]

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From Calling Somalis Garbage to Stealing Oil at Sea: America’s Piracy Rebrand Under Trump

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Once upon a time, Donald Trump looked at Somalia and decided the problem was Somalis. He did not bother with history, colonial plunder, illegal fishing, or toxic waste dumping. He did not bother with context. He just reached for the nearest insult and called an entire people “garbage.” The message was simple. Civilised America enforces […]

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Belarus Frees 123 Prisoners After US Eases Sanctions

By BPN News Desk December 14, 2025

Belarus has released 123 prisoners following a decision by the United States to ease certain sanctions, marking a rare moment of diplomatic movement between the two countries. The releases were carried out through presidential pardons approved by President Alexander Lukashenko, according to official statements from Minsk. Prisoner Release Linked to Diplomatic Talks The

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Breaking Down The News: How the U.S. Peace Deal Gives Russia a Bigger Win Than the Battlefield Did

By BPN News Desk November 22, 2025

The draft 28 point peace plan pushed by the United States is being sold as a “balanced compromise” to end the Russia Ukraine war. But when you strip away the diplomatic language and look at what is actually written, the structure of the agreement hands Moscow a package of gains that it has not fully […]

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US Sanctions Indian Firms Over Iran Oil Trade

By BPN News Desk November 21, 2025

The United States has sanctioned several India-based companies and individuals for allegedly helping facilitate the sale and transport of Iranian petroleum products. The action is part of Washington’s ongoing effort to curb Iran’s oil revenues, which it says are used to support regional proxies and military programmes. Entities Named In The Action According to the […]

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US, UK, Australia Sanction Russian Cyber Firm Media Land

By BPN News Desk November 20, 2025

The United States, United Kingdom and Australia have announced coordinated sanctions against Russia-based web infrastructure provider Media Land. Officials allege the company offered “bulletproof hosting” services that helped cybercriminal groups carry out ransomware attacks on critical institutions across multiple countries. What The Sanctions Target The sanctions include

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Trump Open to Sanctioning Russia Trade Partners Including India

By BPN News Desk November 17, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that he would support legislation aimed at imposing sanctions on countries that continue to trade with Russia, suggesting that nations such as India could be affected. He stated the move is designed to pressure Russia by targeting its economic partners and restricting their business interactions with Moscow. What Was […]