Modi, Trump Hold Warm Phone Call on Bilateral Ties

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

International

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a warm and engaging phone conversation to review the progress of the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to strengthening cooperation across key sectors. Trade, Defence and

International

Trump Unveils New Gold Card Visa Program

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the launch of a new Gold Card visa program, creating a fast-track route to American residency for applicants willing to make a $1 million financial contribution. A $15,000 processing fee and mandatory background checks are also part of the application process. The program is positioned as an alternative to […]

International

Trump Questions Birthright Citizenship History

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

US President Donald Trump has argued that birthright citizenship in the United States was originally intended to apply only to the children of enslaved people after the Civil War, not to children of immigrants. His comments follow months of political and legal debate around his order to restrict automatic citizenship. Executive Order Under Review Trump […]

International

Trump Says Rate Cut Is Key Test For New Fed Chair

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

President Donald Trump has said that support for interest rate cuts will be a deciding factor when choosing the next chair of the U.S. Federal Reserve. He called it a “litmus test”, making clear that any nominee must favour reducing borrowing costs soon. Criticism of current leadership Trump again criticised the current Fed leadership and […]

International

Trump Warns Mexico Of Higher Tariffs Over Water Issue

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

US President Donald Trump has warned Mexico that tariffs on its exports could be increased if it does not meet water delivery obligations under a 1944 treaty. He said Mexico must release a specific volume of water to the United States by December 31 or face additional duties. The issue has affected farmers in Texas, […]

Business

Trump Calls EU Fine On X “Nasty”, Warns Europe Is Going “Bad”

By BPN News Desk December 9, 2025

The European Commission has fined social media platform X, formerly Twitter, €120 million under the Digital Services Act. The fine relates to alleged failures in transparency over advertising, misleading verification practices, and lack of access for researchers to platform data. The Commission said the penalty was aimed at enforcing compliance with rules introduced to

International

Trump ‘Disappointed’ Zelenskyy Hasn’t Read Peace Plan

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

US President Donald Trump said he was “a little disappointed” that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy had not yet read the US peace proposal presented during talks in Miami. The discussions ended without a breakthrough in efforts to resolve the ongoing war in Ukraine. Trump claimed that Russian President Vladimir Putin had accepted the proposal, although […]

Environment

Trump Questions Netflix-Warner Bros Merger

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

US President Donald Trump has warned that Netflix’s proposed $83-billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery could face major hurdles from regulators. Trump said the combined size of both companies “could be a problem” for competition in the entertainment sector. He added that he expects to be involved in the review process when regulators examine the […]

International

Trump Jr Says US May Withdraw Support for Ukraine

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

Donald Trump Jr has said the United States may stop supporting Ukraine in its war against Russia. Speaking at an international forum, he claimed the country could soon stop “acting like the one writing the cheque”, indicating a possible reduction in financial and military assistance. Criticism of Ukraine’s Leadership Trump Jr strongly criticised Ukraine’s political […]

South India State News

Hyderabad Road Near US Consulate To Be Renamed

By BPN News Desk December 8, 2025

The Telangana government has proposed to rename the road that houses the United States Consulate General in Hyderabad as “Donald J. Trump Avenue”, officials confirmed on Sunday. A formal communication will be sent to the Ministry of External Affairs and the U.S. Embassy to notify the proposal. Part Of Larger Naming Initiative The renaming is […]