International

President Trump Questions USAID’s Funding for Indian Elections

By BPN News Desk February 20, 2025

President Donald Trump has raised concerns over a $21 million grant allocated by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to promote voter participation in India. The funding, intended to strengthen democratic engagement, has come under scrutiny, with Trump questioning whether the U.S. should be involved in influencing voter turnout in another

International

Nationwide Protests Target Trump and Musk on Presidents Day

By BPN News Desk February 18, 2025

On Presidents Day, thousands of demonstrators across the United States rallied against President Donald Trump and his advisor, Elon Musk, expressing concerns over perceived authoritarian actions and policy decisions. The protests, organized by the 50501 Movement, spanned major cities and state capitals, uniting participants under the banner “No Kings on Presidents

International

Trump and Ishiba Discuss Trade Imbalance and Potential Tariffs

By BPN News Desk February 8, 2025

In a recent meeting at the White House, President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba engaged in discussions centered on the trade imbalance between the United States and Japan. The U.S. currently faces a $68 billion trade deficit with Japan, a concern that President Trump emphasized during the talks. Focus on Trade Imbalance […]

International

Modi and Trump to Meet in Washington on February 13

By BPN News Desk February 4, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on February 13, 2025. The high-profile meeting is expected to reinforce strategic ties between the two nations, covering key areas such as trade, defense cooperation, and regional security. Key Agenda for the Meeting Both leaders will discuss a wide range […]

Americas

Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s Executive Order Ending Birthright Citizenship

By BPN News Desk January 24, 2025

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship in the United States, labeling the action as “blatantly unconstitutional.” The order, signed on January 20, 2025, sought to deny citizenship to children born in the U.S. to non-citizen parents, challenging the long-standing

International

Trump Urges Putin to Avoid Escalation in Ukraine Conflict

By BPN News Desk November 11, 2024

In a recent call, U.S. President-elect Donald Trump advised Russian President Vladimir Putin to avoid escalating the war in Ukraine, according to a report by The Washington Post. The call, made from Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida, came just days after Trump’s election victory over Democratic contender Kamala Harris. Trump Calls for De-Escalation in Ukraine […]