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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 […]

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Trump Warns of Tariffs Over Greenland Opposition

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

US President Donald Trump has warned that his administration could impose tariffs on countries that oppose Washington’s stance on Greenland, describing the territory as critical to American security interests. The comments were made during a public interaction in Washington, where Trump reiterated that the United States needs a stronger role in Greenland for strategic and

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Machado Gives Nobel Medal to Trump, Norway Reacts

By BPN News Desk January 17, 2026

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has drawn criticism after gifting her Nobel Peace Prize medal to US President Donald Trump during a meeting in Washington. Machado, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate, described the gesture as symbolic and political, but the move triggered strong reactions in Norway, where the prize is administered. Nobel Committee Position […]

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Trump Announces Formation Of Gaza Board Of Peace

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

US President Donald Trump announced the formation of a “Board of Peace” for Gaza, saying it has been created to support efforts aimed at stabilisation, governance and long-term peace in the territory. Trump said the board has already been constituted and that details about its members will be made public in due course. Role And […]

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Trump Receives Nobel Peace Medal From Machado

By BPN News Desk January 16, 2026

  Symbolic Gesture At White House Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, met US President Donald Trump at the White House and presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal. The gesture was meant to recognise what Machado described as Trump’s support for Venezuelan freedom and democratic aspirations. […]

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Trump Says Iran Protest Killings Have Stopped

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has been told by what he described as “very important sources” that the killing of protesters in Iran has stopped and that there are no current plans for mass executions. He said the situation would need to be closely watched to see whether these assurances hold. […]

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Why Pakistan and Bangladesh Were Hit by the U.S. Visa Freeze While India Was Not

By BPN News Desk January 15, 2026

The United States’ decision to freeze immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries has triggered predictable outrage, denial, and conspiracy theories across South Asia. But stripped of emotion and online noise, the policy outcome itself tells a far more uncomfortable truth. Pakistan and Bangladesh are on the list. India is not. And this difference […]

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Trump Says He Is Speaking to Musk on Iran Internet Blackout

By BPN News Desk January 13, 2026

US President Donald Trump said he is in talks with billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk about possible ways to help restore internet access in Iran, where authorities have imposed restrictions amid ongoing unrest. Trump made the remarks while addressing concerns over Iran’s near-total internet shutdown. Internet Curbs Amid Unrest Iran has faced widespread protests in recent

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Trump Floats Rubio Name in Remark on Cuba Leadership

By BPN News Desk January 12, 2026

US President Donald Trump sparked discussion after reacting to a social media post suggesting Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a possible future leader of Cuba. Trump reposted the message and added the comment, “Sounds good to me,” drawing attention amid renewed tensions between Washington and Havana. Warning to Cuban Leadership The remark came alongside […]