Cuba Condemns New US Sanctions

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2026

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Cuba has condemned the latest United States sanctions as “illegal” and “abusive,” accusing Washington of intensifying economic pressure against the island nation. Cuba Condemns US Sanctions The Cuban government rejected the new sanctions and said they were part of a long-running US policy aimed

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Trump Says US May Take Over Cuba

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2026

US President Donald Trump has said the United States could take over Cuba “almost immediately,” making another sharp statement as Washington increases pressure on Havana through fresh sanctions and economic restrictions. Trump Statement On Cuba Trump’s remarks come amid a tougher US policy toward Cuba, with his administration targeting sectors linked to the Cuban

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Iran Warns US War May Resume

By BPN News Desk May 3, 2026

Iran’s armed forces have warned that conflict with the United States and Israel may resume, claiming that Washington is not showing commitment to agreements or diplomatic understandings. Iran Warns Of Renewed US War Mohammad Jafar Asadi, deputy of Iran’s military headquarters, said evidence suggested that the United States was not committed to agreements or treaties. […]

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US Sanctions 35 Over Iran Shadow Banking

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

The United States has imposed sanctions on 35 individuals and entities accused of helping Iran operate a shadow banking network used to move large sums of money and evade sanctions. The action is part of Washington’s wider campaign to restrict Tehran’s access to global financial channels. US Sanctions Iran Shadow Banking Network The US Treasury […]

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King Charles Says US-UK Ties Remain Vital

By BPN News Desk April 29, 2026

King Charles III underlined the strength of the United States-United Kingdom relationship during a rare address to the US Congress, saying the partnership remains important at a time of global uncertainty. The speech formed part of his state visit to Washington with Queen Camilla. King Charles Speech To US Congress Addressing lawmakers, King Charles highlighted […]

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King Charles Meets Trump In US Visit

By BPN News Desk April 28, 2026

King Charles III and Queen Camilla have arrived in the United States for a high-profile state visit aimed at strengthening UK-US relations at a time of political strain between London and Washington. King Charles US Visit Begins In Washington The royal visit began in Washington, where King Charles and Queen Camilla were welcomed by US […]

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US Says Iran Blockade Is Going Global

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has said Washington’s naval blockade on Iran is expanding globally, while also saying Tehran still has an opportunity to reach what he described as a “good deal” with the United States. US Blockade On Iran Expands Globally Hegseth told reporters in Washington that the US blockade was “growing and going […]

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US Bill Seeks Three-Year H-1B Visa Pause

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

US Bill Seeks Three-Year H-1B Visa Pause A group of Republican lawmakers has introduced a bill in the US Congress seeking a three-year pause on new H-1B visas, a move that could affect skilled foreign workers, including a large number of Indian professionals. H-1B Visa Pause Bill Introduced The bill, named the End H-1B Visa […]

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Iran FM Arrives In Islamabad For US Talks

By BPN News Desk April 25, 2026

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi arrived in Islamabad on Friday as Pakistan prepared to host another round of diplomatic efforts aimed at ending the West Asia conflict. Iran, however, said there would be no direct meeting with US officials. Iranian Foreign Minister In Islamabad Araghchi reached the Pakistani capital as part of a regional tour […]

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US Weighs NATO Allies Over Iran War Support

By BPN News Desk April 23, 2026

The United States is weighing NATO allies on a tiered basis based on how much support they offered during the Iran war, exposing fresh strains inside the alliance as Washington reassesses burden-sharing. The move comes after friction over military assistance, naval support and wider cooperation during the conflict, with some European members seen in Washington […]