White House Rejects UK Criticism Of Trump NATO Remarks

By BPN News Desk January 25, 2026

International

The White House has rejected criticism from the United Kingdom over recent remarks by US President Donald Trump about the role of NATO allies in the Afghanistan war. A White House spokesperson said the president’s comments reflected differences in defence spending and burden-sharing among

International

Trump Withdraws Canada Invite to Gaza Peace Body

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

US President Donald Trump has withdrawn the invitation extended to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to join the proposed Gaza-focused “Board of Peace.” The decision was announced publicly by Trump, marking a reversal from his earlier outreach to Canada on the initiative. Reason for Withdrawal The move followed Canada’s expression of reservations over the structure, […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From Soybeans to Pulses: The Self-Inflicted Wounds of US Trade Wars

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

The damage to American agriculture did not begin with India’s pulse tariffs or China’s soybean bans. It began when the United States decided that unpredictability was a negotiating tactic and that global trade could be strong-armed without consequences. Under President Donald Trump, tariffs became less an economic instrument and more a political performance. Farmers were

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Trump’s Peace Board Sidelines the UN and Rewards Pakistan

By BPN News Desk January 23, 2026

Donald Trump’s announcement of a so called “Board of Peace” was presented as a bold diplomatic initiative, but it immediately raised a basic and uncomfortable question. Why create a new peace body at all when the world already has an established framework for conflict resolution? The answer lies less in global necessity and more in […]

International

Trump Highlights US Economy at WEF

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump used his address at the World Economic Forum in Davos to highlight what he described as a strong economic performance in the United States. He said the U.S. economy has experienced a dramatic turnaround under his administration and positioned it as a leading engine of global growth. Emphasis on Growth and […]

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Trump’s Tariff Circus and the Audience That Refuses to Leave

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

The spectacle has always been loud, theatrical, and wrapped in patriotism. Tariffs were unveiled like a traveling circus, complete with fiery speeches, national flags, and a simple promise repeated endlessly: foreign countries will pay. China will pay. America will win. The audience cheered, the show rolled on, and almost no one asked the only question […]

International

Trump Reiterates Firm Stand on Greenland

By BPN News Desk January 21, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has said there will be “no going back” on his administration’s position regarding Greenland, describing the Arctic territory as strategically vital for U.S. and global security. His remarks have reinforced Washington’s focus on Greenland amid rising geopolitical competition in the Arctic region. EU Pushes Back Strongly The European Union

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Trump Invites Erdogan, Sisi to Join Gaza Peace Board

By BPN News Desk January 18, 2026

US President Donald Trump has invited Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi to join a proposed international body aimed at overseeing post-conflict governance and reconstruction in Gaza. The move is part of Washington’s broader diplomatic push to shape a transitional framework for the territory following the ongoing conflict.

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Trump Claims Pakistan PM Praised Him for Averting Conflict

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump has claimed that Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif told him he helped prevent a major conflict between India and Pakistan, allegedly saving the lives of “10 million people.” Trump made the statement while speaking at a public event, citing it as an example of his role in international diplomacy. India’s Position […]

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Trump Thanks Iran for Halting Executions

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump publicly thanked the Iranian government for reportedly cancelling planned executions of over 800 political prisoners amid widespread unrest in Iran. Speaking to reporters in Washington, Trump said he “greatly respects” Iran’s decision and described the halt in executions as a positive development. Context of the Unrest Iran has seen months of […]