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Malaysians Protest Trump’s US Envoy Nominee

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

A group of protesters gathered outside the U.S. Embassy in Malaysia’s capital on Friday to oppose the nomination of Nick Adams as the next American ambassador to the country. Adams, a conservative commentator originally from Australia and now a U.S. citizen, has drawn criticism for past remarks perceived as anti-Islamic and for strongly backing Israel’s […]

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Trump Distances US from Israel on Gaza Strikes

By BPN News Desk July 18, 2025

US President Donald Trump has taken a sharply critical stance against Israeli strikes in Gaza, urging Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to halt further military action. Trump reportedly warned that continued aggression could jeopardize Israel’s support from Washington, marking a significant shift from America’s traditionally unwavering backing of its Middle Eastern

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Trump calls to release ‘credible’ Epstein files

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump has called on Attorney General Pam Bondi to release any “credible” files related to the late Jeffrey Epstein’s case. His comments came as pressure grows from his political base demanding more transparency on the matter. Trump stated that any files deemed reliable by the Attorney General should be made public. No […]

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India–US Trade Deal on Lines of Indonesia Pact

By BPN News Desk July 16, 2025

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that trade discussions with India are progressing and are being shaped along similar lines to the recently announced US–Indonesia trade agreement. The Indonesia deal includes tariff cuts, major purchases of US energy and agricultural goods, and the acquisition of American aircraft. Trump indicated that India is “working along

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Trump Hints at Trade Deal with Indonesia

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a new trade agreement with Indonesia, calling it a “great deal for everybody.” The announcement follows Trump’s earlier threat to impose a 32% tariff on Indonesian imports starting August 1. The new understanding, as described by Trump, would avert the tariff and strengthen bilateral economic ties. Trump claimed he […]

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Russia Shrugs Off Trump’s Tariff Threat

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

Russia has dismissed U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent ultimatum threatening 100% secondary tariffs on countries that continue to engage in trade with Moscow, including purchases of oil and gas. A top Russian official described the warning as “theatrical” and claimed that such pressure tactics would have no effect on the Kremlin’s policies. Trump’s 50-Day Deadline […]

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SC Clears Way For Trump To Cut Education Dept

By BPN News Desk July 15, 2025

The United States Supreme Court has ruled in favour of the Trump administration, allowing it to proceed with a major restructuring of the Department of Education, including the planned layoff of around 1,400 employees. The decision overturns a lower court’s injunction that had temporarily blocked the move. The ruling, passed by a 6–3 majority, now […]

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Trump Threatens 100% Tariffs On Russia

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that his administration will impose 100% tariffs on all Russian exports if Russia does not agree to a Ukraine ceasefire within 50 days. The ultimatum also includes secondary sanctions on countries that continue to import Russian oil, marking a sharp escalation in economic pressure on Moscow. Speaking at a […]

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US To Send Patriot Missiles To Ukraine

By BPN News Desk July 14, 2025

US President Donald Trump has confirmed that the United States will send Patriot missile systems to Ukraine. This comes amid growing concern over intensified Russian missile and drone attacks targeting Ukrainian cities and infrastructure. Trump said Ukraine “desperately needs” these air defence systems and added that the European Union will reimburse the cost incurred by

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EU and Mexico Condemn Trump’s 30% Tariffs

By BPN News Desk July 13, 2025

The European Union and Mexico have strongly criticised US President Donald Trump’s announcement to impose a 30% tariff on imports from their countries, effective August 1. Both regions have expressed deep concern over the economic and diplomatic consequences of the proposed measure. EU Warns of Economic Fallout European officials warned that the 30% tariff would […]