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Trump Repeats Claim He Ended India-Pakistan War during UNGA Speech

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

In his address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Donald Trump claimed that he “ended” the India-Pakistan war, while criticizing the UN for producing “empty words.” He questioned the purpose and effectiveness of the global body. Claim Under Scrutiny Trump is not the first to make this claim. Fact-checkers note that although a ceasefire […]

International

Trump Critiques UN, Migration & Climate in UN Speech

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

In his first address to the United Nations General Assembly since returning to the White House, President Donald Trump sharply criticized the UN on matters of peace, migration and climate policy. Trump accused the UN of failing to support U.S.-led peace initiatives and said the organization issues “empty words” without follow-through. He questioned the purpose […]

National

Tharoor Slams Trump’s Reliance on Tariffs as “Magic Tools”

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has taken aim at U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade policies, saying Trump treats tariffs as “magic instruments” to fix America’s economic problems. Tharoor argued that such an approach oversimplifies complex global trade realities. Trump’s Rationale According to Tharoor Tharoor said Trump believes that many products once made in America are now

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Reed Hastings Backs Trump’s $100K H-1B Fee

By BPN News Desk September 23, 2025

Netflix co-founder Reed Hastings has backed President Donald Trump’s move to impose a $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications. He said the measure would ensure visas go to “very high-value jobs,” reducing dependence on the lottery system and offering greater certainty to companies and workers. His Experience with H-1B Policy Hastings noted that he […]

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Taliban Reject Trump’s Bid to Retake Bagram Base

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

The Taliban government has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s proposal to take back Bagram Air Base, which American forces vacated in 2021. Taliban spokesperson Zabihullah Mujahid called the demand unrealistic and urged Washington to respect Afghanistan’s sovereignty. Trump’s Position Trump has publicly stated that he wants Bagram returned “right away,” though no

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Trump Plans to Link Tylenol Use During Pregnancy to Autism Risk

By BPN News Desk September 22, 2025

The Trump administration is preparing new guidance advising pregnant women to avoid using Tylenol (acetaminophen) unless they have a fever. Officials cite studies suggesting a possible link between Tylenol use during early pregnancy and higher autism risk in children. The plan also includes exploring leucovorin as a potential treatment to improve communication in some

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Trump Claims Peace Broker Role, Seeks Nobel Prize

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated that he helped end the recent conflict between India and Pakistan through “trade incentives.” He further claimed that he has stopped “seven wars” and deserves a Nobel Peace Prize for each achievement. India’s Denial The Indian government firmly denied Trump’s assertion, clarifying that the ceasefire with Pakistan was reached […]

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H-1B Under Siege: Trump’s $100,000 Gamble and Why India Still Holds the Cards

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

The U.S. President Donald Trump has once again stirred global debate, this time with a proclamation that slaps a massive $100,000 fee on every new H-1B visa petition filed for workers outside the United States. The order, which came into effect on September 21, 2025, is set to last for 12 months but can be […]

International

Trump Warns Putin After Russian Jets Breach Estonia

By BPN News Desk September 21, 2025

Three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered Estonian airspace near Vaindloo Island for around 12 minutes on 19 September 2025, according to Estonian officials. The aircraft reportedly flew without a filed flight plan, kept their transponders off, and failed to communicate with air traffic control. Russian Response The Russian Defense Ministry rejected the claim, stating that

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Trump Moves to Label Antifa a Terror Group

By BPN News Desk September 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced his intention to designate the Antifa movement as a “major terrorist organization.” In a social media post, he described Antifa as “a sick, dangerous, radical left disaster.” Legal and Structural Issues Antifa is not a centralized organization but a loose network of far-left activists. It lacks formal leadership, hierarchy, or […]