International

US State Department to Cut Over 1,300 Jobs

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

The United States State Department is preparing to lay off more than 1,300 employees as part of a restructuring plan introduced under the Trump administration. This includes around 1,107 civil servants and 246 Foreign Service officers, who are expected to be placed on administrative leave for up to 120 days before formal termination procedures begin. […]

International

Brazil Threatens 50% Tariff on US goods in Response from Aug

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has warned that Brazil will impose a 50% tariff on US goods if Washington follows through on its proposed tariff hike on Brazilian imports starting August 1. Lula said Brazil remains open to diplomatic talks but made it clear that if negotiations fail, his government will invoke the […]

International

US Imposes 35% Tariff on Canada from Aug 1

By BPN News Desk July 11, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced a steep 35% tariff on Canadian imports, which will take effect from August 1. This sharp increase from the current 25% rate is part of a broader effort by the United States to put pressure on Canada over alleged trade imbalances and drug trafficking concerns. Trump, in an official […]

Op-Eds Opinion

From NATO to BRICS: Why Everyone Hates the U.S. President Right Now (and They’re Not Wrong)

By BPN News Desk July 8, 2025

If Donald Trump were to ever win the Nobel Peace Prize, it would surely be for services rendered to global instability, ego-centric diplomacy, and catastrophic blundering at an international level. His second term in office has not just solidified America’s isolation but managed to make the unthinkable possible: he has united the world, not through […]

International

UAE Leaders Congratulate President Trump on US Independence Day

By BPN News Desk July 4, 2025

On the occasion of the United States’ Independence Day, President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a heartfelt message of congratulations to President Donald Trump of the United States of America. The gesture reaffirms the warm diplomatic ties and mutual respect shared between the two nations. Messages from UAE Leadership Joining in […]

International

Trump Demands Netanyahu’s Trial Be Cancelled, Calls It a Witch-Hunt

By BPN News Desk June 26, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has stirred fresh controversy by publicly calling for the cancellation of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial, denouncing it as a politically motivated “witch-hunt.” Trump’s remarks, shared via social media, also floated the idea of a presidential pardon, portraying Netanyahu as a wartime leader being persecuted

International

Israel Accepts Ceasefire Deal Brokered by Trump

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

Israel has formally agreed to a ceasefire deal mediated by U.S. President Donald Trump, effectively ending nearly two weeks of hostilities with Iran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu confirmed the acceptance of the proposal, asserting that Israel’s primary objectives in the conflict—including neutralizing Iran’s nuclear and ballistic missile capabilities—had been

International Middle East

Trump Says Iran’s Missile Response ‘Very Weak’ After US Strikes

By BPN News Desk June 24, 2025

Trump calls Iran’s missile counterattack “very weak,” praises U.S. defences and urges both Iran and Israel toward peace after U.S. strikes on nuclear sites.

International Middle East

Trump Announces Israel-Iran Ceasefire, Iran Denies Deal

By Editor - News Desk June 24, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on social media that Israel and Iran have agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire,” set to begin within the next six hours. According to Trump, the agreement includes two consecutive 12-hour ceasefire windows. If the truce holds, the war—now entering its third week—will be officially declared over after 24 […]

International

Trump’s Strike Decision Nears as U.S. Shifts Bombers East

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

The United States has begun relocating B-2 Spirit stealth bombers to the Pacific island of Guam, signaling increased military readiness as President Donald Trump evaluates a possible direct strike on Iran. The move comes amid rapidly intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran, raising fears of broader escalation. B-2 Bombers Positioned for Long-Range Strike Several B-2