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DOJ Dismisses Trump Claim in Epstein Files

By BPN News Desk December 24, 2025

The US Justice Department has released a new batch of documents linked to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with the material containing multiple references to US President Donald Trump. New document release and what it includes The release runs to nearly 30,000 pages, making it one of the largest public disclosures so far connected to […]

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Trump Announces Plan for ‘Trump-Class’ Warships

By BPN News Desk December 23, 2025

US President Donald Trump has announced plans for a new class of warships to be named the Trump-class, as part of a proposal to expand and modernise the United States Navy. The announcement was made during a public address in Florida, where Trump outlined what he described as an ambitious naval expansion programme aimed at […]

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Trump Photo Restored in Epstein Files After US Review

By BPN News Desk December 22, 2025

The United States Department of Justice has restored a photograph featuring Donald Trump to its publicly released Jeffrey Epstein-related files after briefly removing it for review. The image was taken down following public backlash and questions over why certain documents and photographs had disappeared from the database shortly after being uploaded. US Justice Department

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Trump Announces $1,776 Bonus for US Troops in White House Address

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump delivered a televised speech from the White House on Wednesday night, during which he announced that more than 1.4 million U.S. military service members will receive a one-time bonus of $1,776 before Christmas. The payment, termed a “warrior dividend,” is meant to recognise the service of active-duty personnel and certain reservists. […]

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Trump Says US ‘Inherited a Mess’ in National Address

By BPN News Desk December 18, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States had “inherited a mess” as he addressed the nation in a televised speech, using the phrase to describe the economic, security and governance challenges his administration faced upon taking office. The remarks were central to his message as he laid out his case for continued policy changes […]

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Trump Says He Raised Jimmy Lai Case With Xi Jinping

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump has said he asked Chinese President Xi Jinping to consider the release of Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong media tycoon and pro-democracy activist who is currently facing trial under China’s national security law. Trump made the statement while referring to his past engagements with Chinese leadership, highlighting the issue of political […]

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Trump Sues BBC Over Edited Capitol Speech

By BPN News Desk December 16, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has filed a defamation lawsuit against the British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC), seeking damages of $10 billion over the alleged editing of his January 6, 2021 speech ahead of the Capitol violence. The lawsuit was filed in a federal court in Florida, where Trump argues that the edited footage falsely portrayed him […]

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From Calling Somalis Garbage to Stealing Oil at Sea: America’s Piracy Rebrand Under Trump

By BPN News Desk December 15, 2025

Once upon a time, Donald Trump looked at Somalia and decided the problem was Somalis. He did not bother with history, colonial plunder, illegal fishing, or toxic waste dumping. He did not bother with context. He just reached for the nearest insult and called an entire people “garbage.” The message was simple. Civilised America enforces […]

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Modi, Trump Hold Warm Phone Call on Bilateral Ties

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump held a warm and engaging phone conversation to review the progress of the India–US Comprehensive Global Strategic Partnership. Both leaders reiterated their commitment to strengthening cooperation across key sectors. Trade, Defence and Technology in Focus The discussion covered a wide range of areas, including

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Trump Unveils New Gold Card Visa Program

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced the launch of a new Gold Card visa program, creating a fast-track route to American residency for applicants willing to make a $1 million financial contribution. A $15,000 processing fee and mandatory background checks are also part of the application process. The program is positioned as an alternative to […]