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A Barrel from Guyana, a Message to Washington

By BPN News Desk October 17, 2025

India’s oil refineries have just signed their first-ever contracts to buy crude oil from Guyana. On paper, it’s a modest deal — 4 million barrels split between Indian Oil Corporation and Hindustan Petroleum. In practice, it’s the diplomatic equivalent of a wink: a small gesture with a big message. And that message is aimed straight […]

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Trump Says He Won’t Ruin Modi’s Career

By BPN News Desk October 16, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump in a press interaction on Wednesday called Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi a “great man” and “friend.” He said, “He loves Trump,” then quickly added, “I don’t want to destroy his political career,” asking people not to read too much into the remark. Comment on Indian-Russian oil deal In the same […]

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Trump, Xi Meeting On Track In South Korea

By BPN News Desk October 14, 2025

The United States has confirmed that President Donald Trump is still scheduled to meet Chinese leader Xi Jinping in South Korea later this month. The statement comes even as trade frictions escalate between the two countries. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said staff-level discussions have helped ease tensions, and further talks will continue alongside the IMF–World […]

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Trump Praises Netanyahu After Hostages Freed

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump, speaking in the Israeli Knesset hours after Hamas released 20 Israeli hostages, praised Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu by saying: “Thank you very much, Bibi. Great job.” He described the moment as the “historic dawn of a new Middle East,” and expressed that the hostages’ return was deeply emotional. Hostage Release and […]

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Trump Declares Gaza War Over

By BPN News Desk October 13, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump declared on October 12, 2025, that the Gaza war is over while traveling to the Middle East. His comments came as a ceasefire agreement held steady and preparations were underway for the first stage of a hostage–prisoner exchange between Israel and Hamas. Ceasefire And Hostage Deal Trump told reporters aboard Air […]

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Trump Plans Middle East Visit After Gaza Deal

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to travel to the Middle East following the tentative ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. He mentioned possible visits to Israel and Egypt to attend key events tied to the peace pact. Announcement of Travel At the White House, Trump said the hostages would likely be released by Monday […]

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The Nobel Prize for Neediness: And the Winner Is… Donald J. Trump

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

The Nobel Peace Prize went to Venezuela’s María Corina Machado, who risked her life fighting dictatorship and gave her people hope. Meanwhile, Donald J. Trump, the sitting President of the United States, was left sulking like a dethroned pageant queen who just learned the crown won’t be his. For months, Trump begged, bragged, and blustered […]

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Trump Declared in “Exceptional Health”

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

A medical evaluation at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center found U.S. President Donald Trump in “exceptional health,” according to a memo released by the White House. Health Report Details Dr. Sean Barbabella, Trump’s physician, noted strong performance in cardiovascular, pulmonary, neurological, and physical metrics. The memo said Trump’s “cardiac age” is about

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Putin Backs Trump’s Peace Efforts

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that U.S. President Donald Trump “did a lot for peace,” commenting after the Nobel Committee awarded the 2025 Peace Prize to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado instead of Trump. Putin’s Comments on the Nobel Decision Speaking shortly after the Nobel announcement, Putin praised Trump’s role in mediating […]

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Trump Vows Gaza Rebuild, Optimistic on Ceasefire

By BPN News Desk October 11, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump expressed hope for a lasting ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and pledged to rebuild Gaza through a new “Board of Peace.” Optimism Over Ceasefire Trump said he believes the ceasefire will hold, adding that “they’re all tired of the fighting.” He views this pause in violence as an opportunity to begin […]