International

Cambodia Proposes Nobel Prize for Trump After Thai Truce

By BPN News Desk August 8, 2025

Cambodia’s Prime Minister, Hun Manet, has officially nominated U.S. President Donald Trump for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. This decision follows his role in helping to end a serious border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand. How Trump Helped Stop the Fighting On July 26, Trump personally called the leaders of both countries. His timely intervention […]

Business Markets

Indian Markets End Higher Despite Trump’s Tariff Announcement

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Indian stock markets closed in the green on Wednesday, brushing off concerns triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of new tariffs on Indian goods. Both the Sensex and the Nifty 50 posted gains, reflecting investor confidence in domestic economic fundamentals despite global trade tensions. The BSE Sensex rose 385 points to end at 75,145, […]

International

Brazil’s Lula Calls for Joint BRICS Response to US Tariffs

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has urged BRICS nations to formulate a coordinated response to the recent tariff hikes imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump. Speaking during a press interaction in Brasília, Lula stated that unilateral tariff actions targeting countries like India and China demand collective resistance from emerging economies. The remarks

Business

Apple to Invest $100 Billion in US Manufacturing: Trump

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Apple will invest an additional $100 billion in domestic manufacturing facilities over the next five years. The announcement was made during a campaign speech, where Trump emphasized that the investment is part of his effort to bring back American jobs and reduce dependency on foreign supply chains. According […]

Business Industry

Trump Threatens 100% Tariff on Foreign-Made Chips

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced plans to impose a 100% tariff on computer chips made outside the United States if chip manufacturers do not shift production to American soil. The statement marks a significant escalation in his push to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S., as part of his broader economic agenda ahead […]

International

Putin and Trump to Meet Soon, Confirms Kremlin

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump are expected to meet in the coming days, according to a formal announcement from Moscow. The Kremlin stated that the meeting was proposed by the U.S. side and both countries are currently finalizing the details, including the location and timing. Officials involved in the planning confirmed […]

National

PM Modi Says India Prepared to Protect Farmers’ Interests

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has assured that India is ready to safeguard the interests of its farmers and economy following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of an additional 25% tariff on Indian agricultural exports. The Prime Minister made the statement while addressing a public rally in Uttar Pradesh, emphasizing that India is prepared to handle […]

International

Trump Says India Tariffs Meant as Warning to China

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

United States President Donald Trump has defended his decision to impose a 25% additional tariff on Indian goods, saying it is also a signal to China. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Trump said that the move was not just about India, but a warning to countries that continue to take advantage of the United States […]

National

Rahul Gandhi Slams Trump Tariff, Questions PM Modi

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has sharply criticised U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% additional tariff on Indian imports, calling it an “attempt to blackmail India.” Gandhi’s remarks came during a media interaction on Wednesday, where he also accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of failing to stand up to U.S. pressure. Trump’s fresh tariff […]

National

Anand Mahindra Urges Two-Step Strategy Amid US Tariff Hike

By BPN News Desk August 7, 2025

Indian business leader Anand Mahindra has suggested a focused two-step strategy to turn the latest U.S. trade move into an opportunity. His comments come in the wake of President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 25% additional tariff on certain Indian imports, a move that has created uncertainty for Indian exporters and raised concerns across the […]