Putin Proposes One-Year Extension to New START Treaty

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

International

Russian President Vladimir Putin has proposed a one-year extension to the New START nuclear arms control treaty with the United States. The treaty, which sets limits on deployed strategic nuclear warheads and delivery systems, is set to expire on 5 February 2026. Conditions from Russia Putin

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UK Deports First Migrant Under New France Treaty

By BPN News Desk September 19, 2025

The United Kingdom has deported its first migrant to France under a new “one-in, one-out” treaty with Paris. The migrant, an Indian national, was flown to Paris after arriving in the UK via a small boat in August. Purpose of the Agreement Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood called the deportation an “important first step” in the […]

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India and Israel Ink Investment Treaty

By BPN News Desk September 9, 2025

India and Israel have signed a Bilateral Investment Agreement aimed at boosting trade and strengthening investor confidence. The treaty was endorsed by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, marking a key milestone in economic cooperation. First OECD Partner under New Model Israel has become the first OECD country to sign a […]

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Shehbaz Sharif Warns India: “Not a Drop” from Indus Treaty

By BPN News Desk August 13, 2025

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has warned that Pakistan will not allow even a single drop of water to be taken in violation of the Indus Waters Treaty. He declared that any such move by India would be met with a decisive response, calling it a direct challenge to Pakistan’s sovereignty. Rising Tensions Over Water Dispute […]

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Russia Exits INF Treaty Over NATO Tensions

By BPN News Desk August 5, 2025

Russia has formally withdrawn from the Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty with the United States. The decision was confirmed on August 5, 2025, marking the end of decades-long restrictions on the deployment of medium-range ground-based nuclear and conventional missiles. Triggered by U.S. Submarine Deployment The move comes after the U.S. deployed

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India Slams Pakistan at UN Over Kashmir and Water Treaty

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

Pakistan’s Foreign Minister brought up the Kashmir dispute and the Indus Waters Treaty during a session at the UN Security Council, alleging that India’s recent suspension of the water-sharing agreement posed a threat to the lives of over 240 million Pakistanis. India Rejects Allegations and Criticises Double Standards India firmly rejected Pakistan’s claims,

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India Rebukes Pakistan’s Claims at UN

By BPN News Desk July 23, 2025

India launched a strong rebuttal against Pakistan during a United Nations Security Council debate, dismissing Islamabad’s attempts to raise the Kashmir issue and the Indus Waters Treaty on an international platform. India’s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN, R. Ravindra, accused Pakistan of hypocrisy, stating that a nation that shelters terrorists cannot

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Kashmir Backs Suspending Indus Waters Treaty

By BPN News Desk July 17, 2025

Kashmir has seen growing public support for suspending the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty between India and Pakistan. This surge in sentiment follows an unusually hot summer that has dried up canals and rivers across the Valley, leaving farmers and residents without enough water for crops and daily needs. Treaty Seen as Unfair Amid Climate Crisis […]

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Pakistan Urges India to Restore Indus Waters Treaty Functioning

By BPN News Desk July 1, 2025

Pakistan has formally called on India to immediately resume the full and normal implementation of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), stressing that the longstanding agreement remains binding and operational. This demand follows a supplemental ruling by the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), which reaffirmed its authority to adjudicate the Kishenganga-Ratle hydropower