National

India Tariffs Lower Than Sri Lanka, Thailand

By BPN News Desk August 6, 2025

India’s average tariff on goods imported from the United States in 2023 stood at 6.1 %, making it lower than those imposed by several other Asian countries. Sri Lanka charged 8.4 % on U.S. goods, while Thailand levied 6.9 %. These figures directly challenge claims that India is overly protectionist when it comes to trade with the U.S. […]

Defence National

Centre: No Formal Talks Held on F‑35 Jets with U.S.

By BPN News Desk August 2, 2025

The Indian government has clarified that it has not held any formal discussions with the United States regarding the possible purchase of F‑35 stealth fighter jets. The statement was made in response to a question in the Lok Sabha by Union Minister of State for External Affairs, Kirti Vardhan Singh. Joint Statement Mentions Policy Review, […]

International

U.S. Team Frustrated with India Over Trade Talks

By BPN News Desk August 1, 2025

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has stated that President Trump and his administration are growing increasingly frustrated with India over delays in finalizing a trade agreement. He described India’s approach as slow and unresponsive despite early enthusiasm for negotiations. Concerns Over Russia Ties Add to Tension Bessent noted that India’s continued oil imports

International

Israel Applauds U.S. Move to Leave UNESCO

By BPN News Desk July 22, 2025

Israel has expressed strong approval of the United States’ decision to withdraw from UNESCO. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar described the move as “both necessary and appropriate,” calling it a step toward fairness and justice. He criticised UNESCO for what he called repeated bias against Israel. Criticism of UNESCO Policies The U.S. decision comes after concerns […]

International

Trump Confirms U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities

By BPN News Desk June 22, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump has confirmed that American forces conducted coordinated airstrikes on three critical Iranian nuclear sites—Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan—marking the first overt U.S. military engagement in the ongoing Iran–Israel conflict. In a statement released early Saturday, Trump described the operations as “very successful” and confirmed that all U.S.

International

China Supports U.S.-Russia Peace Talks on Ukraine at G20 Summit

By BPN News Desk February 22, 2025

At the recent G20 summit in Johannesburg, China expressed support for U.S. President Donald Trump’s initiative to negotiate a peace agreement with Russia to end the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi stated that China backs all efforts conducive to peace, including the recent consensus reached between the United States and Russia. […]