International

Trump Labels Cities ‘War Zones,’ Orders Troop Deployments

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

The Trump administration has described U.S. cities such as Chicago as “war zones,” authorizing deployments of federal troops into urban areas as part of its crime-fighting agenda. The move has drawn sharp criticism from local and state officials. Militarized Approach to Crime In public statements, the administration claimed that cities governed by Democrat officials suffer

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White House Warns of Layoffs Amid Shutdown Impasse

By BPN News Desk October 6, 2025

The White House has warned that massive federal layoffs may begin if ongoing shutdown negotiations with Congress fail to make progress. Officials say they are preparing for cuts, while still hoping a deal can be reached to avoid job losses. Layoff Threat If Talks Stall Kevin Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, said President […]

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Albanian PM Mocks Trump Over “War” Claims

By BPN News Desk October 3, 2025

At the European Political Community Summit in Copenhagen, Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama poked fun at U.S. President Donald Trump for claiming he ended a war between Albania and Azerbaijan — though no such war ever existed. Rama made the jibe while speaking with French President Emmanuel Macron and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, drawing laughter […]

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Trump Plans Meeting With Xi, Soybeans Key Topic

By BPN News Desk October 2, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping in about four weeks, with soybean trade expected to dominate discussions. Trump accused China of deliberately delaying purchases of U.S. soybeans to use as leverage in ongoing negotiations, which he said is hurting American farmers. Farmers Under Pressure Soybean growers in the […]

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US Lawmakers Push Major H-1B, L-1 Visa Changes

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

Three U.S. senators have introduced bills to tighten rules for the H-1B and L-1 visa programs, citing misuse by companies and institutions. Senators Chuck Grassley and Dick Durbin proposed raising wage standards, mandating public job postings, and narrowing eligibility. Separately, Tom Cotton introduced legislation to end exemptions that allow universities and non-profits

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Trump Reposts Modi’s Endorsement of Gaza Plan

By BPN News Desk October 1, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump reposted Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s support for his Gaza peace initiative on Truth Social without adding any personal comment. Modi had earlier described the U.S. proposal as a “viable pathway” to long-term peace and urged all sides to rally behind it. Key Details of the Plan The White House recently unveiled […]

Op-Eds Opinion

When Changu-Mangu Sell Sand as Magnets to Trump

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

It takes a special kind of talent to convince the most powerful man in the world that sand can be sold as magnets. But Pakistan, with its eternal duo of Prime Minister and Field Marshal, has once again proven they are the undefeated champions of snake-oil diplomacy. With big smiles and bigger promises, they’ve told […]

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Trump Hails Pakistan Leaders’ Support

By BPN News Desk September 30, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump publicly praised Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Army Chief Field Marshal Asim Munir for endorsing his Gaza peace initiative. Praise for Pakistan Leaders Speaking at a press briefing after unveiling his peace plan for Gaza, Trump said Sharif and Munir have backed the proposal fully. He described them as “incredible” […]

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US Mulls Supplying Tomahawk Missiles To Ukraine

By BPN News Desk September 29, 2025

The U.S. government is considering Ukraine’s request for long-range Tomahawk cruise missiles, according to Vice President JD Vance. He confirmed that the final decision rests with President Donald Trump. Scope Of The Proposal Tomahawk missiles have a range of about 2,500 km (1,550 miles), enabling strikes deep into Russian territory. Ukraine has asked the U.S. […]

Op-Eds Opinion

United Nations, Divided World: When UNGA Became a Theatre of Hypocrisy

By BPN News Desk September 28, 2025

The 80th UN General Assembly was meant to be the world’s grand stage for diplomacy and cooperation, but what unfolded was closer to a travelling circus. Leaders arrived not with solutions but with scripts written for domestic applause. The world is facing urgent crises — from Gaza’s devastation to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, from Pakistan’s […]