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Trump Ends Secret Service Protection for Kamala Harris

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

President Donald Trump has ordered the cancellation of Secret Service protection for former Vice President Kamala Harris, effective September 1, 2025. Harris had continued to receive security under an extension granted by former President Joe Biden, which went beyond the standard six-month protection period. Standard vs. Extended Coverage By law, former vice presidents are

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India–Japan Adopt Joint Declaration on Defence

By BPN News Desk August 30, 2025

During Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Tokyo on August 29, 2025, India and Japan adopted a new Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation, updating their 2008 framework and marking a significant step forward in their strategic partnership. Defence and Security Cooperation The declaration commits both nations to enhance interoperability and strategic coordination

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South Korea’s Lee Meets Trump with Trade and Security on Agenda

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington for his first bilateral summit. The meeting comes after Lee’s election victory in June and follows a trade deal that eased tariff tensions between the two countries. Trade Agreement and Investments In July, both nations agreed to reduce U.S. tariffs on South […]

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US National Guard Troops in Washington DC Begin Carrying Weapons

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

National Guard troops deployed in Washington, D.C., have begun carrying their service-issued weapons, including M17 pistols and some M4 rifles. The order was implemented on the evening of August 24 following a directive from the Defense Secretary, marking a major escalation in the Guard’s mission inside the capital. Background and Deployment Context The deployment follows

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Centre Withdraws CRPF Cover for Delhi CM

By BPN News Desk August 25, 2025

The Centre has decided to withdraw the Z-category security cover that had been provided by the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) for Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta. The decision means her security responsibility will now rest fully with the Delhi Police. Officials said the move follows a review of recent developments after an attack on […]

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China-Pakistan to Launch New CPEC Projects

By BPN News Desk August 22, 2025

In Islamabad on August 21, 2025, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with his Pakistani counterpart Ishaq Dar. Both leaders reviewed the progress of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) and agreed to start new projects under the initiative. While exact details of these projects were not disclosed, officials said they would cover infrastructure, energy, and […]

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Delhi CM Rekha Gupta Gets Z-Security After Attack

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta was attacked during her weekly Jan Sunwai (public grievance hearing) at her Civil Lines residence. The assailant, identified as Rajesh Sakariya from Rajkot, approached her posing as a petitioner before suddenly slapping her and pulling her hair. Security personnel immediately restrained him, but Gupta suffered injuries to her head and […]

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China Calls for Stronger Ties with Pakistan, Afghanistan

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi held a trilateral dialogue with his counterparts from Pakistan and Afghanistan in Kabul. The meeting focused on strengthening security cooperation, boosting trade, and expanding regional connectivity at a time when all three countries face growing internal and external challenges. Security and Counterterrorism Wang Yi urged the three

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Russia Insists on Inclusion in Ukraine Security Talks

By BPN News Desk August 21, 2025

Russia has stated that international discussions on Ukraine’s security will not succeed without its direct participation. Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said any talks that bypass Moscow would be “pointless” and warned European governments that decisions taken without Russia could further complicate the conflict. He also indicated that China, which has been supportive of

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U.S. Joins Security Guarantees Effort for Ukraine – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz

By BPN News Desk August 17, 2025

The United States has agreed to play a direct role in providing security guarantees for Ukraine, according to German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. The development came after U.S. President Donald Trump held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska. Trump assured European partners that Washington would share responsibility for Ukraine’s security rather