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North Korea Fires Missile During US Drills

By BPN News Desk
North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the sea off its east coast on Saturday as the United States and South Korea conducted joint military exercises in the region. The launch added to rising tensions on the Korean Peninsula, where Pyongyang has frequently criticised allied military drills as a security threat. North Korea Ballistic Missile […]
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Section 301 Probes Reveal A Larger Question: Who Appointed The United States As Global Trade Referee?

By BPN News Desk
The United States has launched a sweeping investigation under Section 301 of its Trade Act against India and 59 other countries over alleged failures to curb goods produced using forced labour. Washington has once again positioned itself as the arbiter of global trade ethics, using domestic legislation to scrutinize the policies of sovereign nations across […]
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11 Indians Arrested In US U Visa Fraud Case

By BPN News Desk
Eleven Indian nationals have been arrested in the United States after federal investigators alleged they took part in a visa fraud conspiracy involving staged armed robberies at businesses. Prosecutors said the scheme was designed to help participants falsely qualify for U visas, which are meant for victims of certain serious crimes who assist law enforcement. […]
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US Offers Reward For Mojtaba Khamenei

By BPN News Desk
The United States has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information on Iran’s new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei and several senior Iranian officials, marking a fresh escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign against Tehran amid the ongoing West Asia conflict. The announcement was made under the US Rewards for Justice programme, which targets […]
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Iran Hits Out At US Over Russian Oil

By BPN News Desk
Washington’s temporary easing of restrictions on some Russian oil cargoes has triggered a sharp response from Iran, with Tehran accusing the United States of double standards after earlier pressure on India to reduce purchases from Moscow. The remarks come at a time when the war in West Asia has unsettled global energy markets and pushed […]
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India US Close To Critical Minerals Deal

By BPN News Desk
India, US Near Critical Minerals Agreement India and the United States are close to finalising a major agreement on critical minerals aimed at strengthening supply chains for advanced manufacturing, energy systems and emerging technologies. US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said a significant announcement on the pact could be made within the next few months […]
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US KC-135 Refuelling Plane Crashes In Iraq

By BPN News Desk
A US military aerial refuelling aircraft crashed in western Iraq during operations linked to the ongoing regional conflict, with rescue efforts launched immediately after the incident. American officials said the aircraft went down in what was described as friendly airspace, while another aircraft involved in the mission landed safely. US Refuelling Aircraft Crash In Iraq
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Drone Hits US Diplomatic Site In Baghdad

By BPN News Desk
A drone strike hit a US diplomatic facility in Baghdad’s Green Zone, marking a fresh escalation in the regional fallout from the Iran war. The attack targeted a heavily fortified diplomatic compound in the Iraqi capital, raising new concerns about the security of American personnel and facilities in Iraq as tensions spread beyond Iran’s borders. […]
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US Hits Iran Mine Boats Near Hormuz

By BPN News Desk
The United States has stepped up military pressure on Iran near the Strait of Hormuz, targeting Iranian mine-laying vessels as fears of disruption to one of the world’s busiest oil shipping lanes continue to grow. The development has added fresh uncertainty to global energy markets and raised concerns over wider regional escalation. US Strikes Iranian […]