Op-Eds Opinion

Will Trump Choose Indian Consumers or American Lobbies?

By BPN News Desk September 26, 2025

India’s oil dilemma has never been about barrels alone. It’s about politics, sanctions, and the whimsical mood of Washington. Today, the stark question is this: will Donald Trump side with Indian consumers staring at higher fuel bills, or with American dairy and farm lobbies who have turned trade talks into a playground of pressure tactics? […]

Op-Eds Opinion

Trump’s Stand-Up at UNGA: Climate Change Con, UN Killing Western Civilization, and Let’s Go Back to Fossil Fuels

By BPN News Desk September 24, 2025

The United Nations General Assembly is supposed to be a place where world leaders wrestle with wars, climate crises, and global poverty. But this year, the world got treated to something far less dignified: Donald Trump’s latest attempt at stand-up comedy masquerading as diplomacy. If there were ever proof that America is capable of embarrassing […]

International

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

International

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 […]

International

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

International

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

International

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 […]

Op-Eds Opinion

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 […]