International

Trump’s Envoy Pick Sergio Gor Pledges Stronger U.S.–India Ties, Faces Senate Questions on Oil and China

By BPN News Desk September 12, 2025

Washington: Sergio Gor, a close aide of U.S. President Donald Trump and nominee for the post of U.S. Ambassador to India, appeared before the Senate yesterday and pledged to deepen strategic, economic, and technological ties with New Delhi. In a testimony that repeatedly underscored the personal rapport between Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Gor […]

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Trump Warns Venezuelan Jets Will Be Shot Down If They Endanger US Ships

By BPN News Desk September 7, 2025

President Donald Trump issued a stern warning on Friday that Venezuelan military jets flying near U.S. naval vessels could be shot down if they pose a threat to American forces. The remarks came after two Venezuelan F-16 aircraft flew near the USS Jason Dunham in the Caribbean, a move the Pentagon described as “highly provocative.” […]

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Trump Authorizes Tariff Exemptions for Aligned Partners

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on September 5, 2025, introducing a new framework called “Potential Tariff Adjustments for Aligned Partners.” The order allows zero tariffs on over 45 categories of imports for countries that agree to reciprocal trade terms with the U.S. Goods Covered Under Exemptions The exempted items include industrial metals such […]

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G20 2026 Set for Trump’s Doral Resort Near Miami

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

President Donald Trump announced that the 2026 G20 summit will take place at his Trump National Doral resort near Miami. He described the location as ideal due to its size, proximity to the airport, and ability to host large delegations. Trump said the summit would be organized “at cost,” ensuring no profit for his business. […]

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Modi Reciprocates Trump’s “Always Be Friends” Remark

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump recently said he will “always be friends” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He described his relationship with Modi as “very special” and stressed there is “nothing to worry about” in India–U.S. ties, even though some disagreements on trade and energy remain unresolved. Trump acknowledged his frustration over India’s continued oil purchases

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Trump and Modi Affirm Friendship Amid Tensions

By BPN News Desk September 6, 2025

President Donald Trump said he will “always be friends” with Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He described India–U.S. relations as “very special” and assured there is nothing to worry about, even as trade and energy disputes continue. Trump’s Frustration Over Policies While stressing his friendship with Modi, Trump voiced disappointment over some of India’s recent policy […]

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Trump Urges Europe to Stop Buying Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

President Donald Trump urged European leaders to stop purchasing Russian oil, saying the revenue is directly funding Moscow’s war in Ukraine. He pointed out that Europe’s fuel imports from Russia were worth about €1.1 billion over the past year. Pressure on China Trump also called on Europe to put economic pressure on China, arguing that […]

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Dragon’s Leash: How China Uses CPEC to Discipline Pakistan

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

For years, Pakistan has boasted of its “iron brotherhood” with China, presenting the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) as a symbol of unshakable friendship. Roads, power plants, ports, and railways—over $60 billion worth of investments—were dressed up as development miracles. Yet, in reality, these projects became lifelines for a struggling economy that no one else

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Trump to Rebrand Pentagon as Department of War

By BPN News Desk September 5, 2025

President Donald Trump is preparing to sign an executive order that will allow the U.S. Department of Defense to use “Department of War” as a secondary name. Under the order, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth could be referred to as “Secretary of War” in public communications, ceremonial events, and official correspondence. Historical Context The department was […]

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Bolton Says Trump–Modi Rapport Is Now Gone

By BPN News Desk September 4, 2025

Former U.S. National Security Advisor John Bolton has claimed that the once-strong personal bond between President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Narendra Modi has effectively ended, adding pressure to already strained India–U.S. ties. Bolton Warns World Leaders Bolton remarked that Trump’s past camaraderie with Modi is “gone now,” using it as an example to caution […]