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US Military Strike Kills Four on Suspected Drug Boat in Pacific

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

The United States Department of Defense (DoD) announced that U.S. forces struck a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing four men who were suspected of involvement in narcotics trafficking. The boat was reportedly targeted under a U.S. campaign against drug-smuggling networks. The strike represents one of the latest in a series of operations aimed […]

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US Set To Expand Travel Ban To Over 30 Countries

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

The United States is preparing to expand its travel ban to more than 30 countries, according to recent statements from the Department of Homeland Security. The new restrictions are being developed under a wider national security policy that focuses on immigration control, visa screening and entry rules for foreign nationals. More Countries Likely To Be […]

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US Pauses Immigration Applications from 19 Countries

By BPN News Desk December 3, 2025

The United States government has announced a temporary pause on all immigration applications — including green cards, citizenship requests, visas and asylum processing — for nationals of 19 non-European countries. The freeze follows a recent shooting involving an Afghan national in Washington, DC, which prompted concerns over national security and public safety. What the

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US Navy Commander Ordered Second Strike on Venezuelan Boat

By BPN News Desk December 2, 2025

The White House has confirmed that a senior US Navy commander authorised a second strike on a Venezuelan-flagged boat during a counter-narcotics operation in the Caribbean. The follow-up strike targeted survivors from an earlier attack, raising significant legal and political questions in Washington. What Happened During the Operation The incident took place on September 2

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US Push for Ukraine Peace Plan Faces Resistance

By BPN News Desk December 1, 2025

The United States’ latest effort to advance a negotiated peace framework for the Ukraine war is facing strong opposition as talks continue. The peace proposal, which originally contained over two dozen clauses, has been revised after concerns that some terms appeared to favour Russian strategic interests. Key Sticking Points Slow Negotiations Diplomatic sources indicate

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US Halts All Asylum Decisions After DC Shooting

By BPN News Desk November 29, 2025

The United States has paused all asylum decisions across nationalities after a shooting near the White House left one National Guard member dead and another critically injured. The order was issued to the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), directing an immediate and indefinite halt while authorities review vetting and security procedures. Security Concerns

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US to Pause Migration from “Third World” Countries: What’s the Reality

By BPN News Desk November 28, 2025

US President Donald J. Trump announced on November 28, 2025, that his administration intends to “permanently pause migration from all Third World countries.” He justified the move by saying the U.S. immigration system needs time to “recover,” and linked the decision to a recent deadly shooting near the White House. What the Policy Would Do […]

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US Halts Afghan Immigration After DC Guard Shooting

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

The United States has halted all immigration requests related to Afghan nationals after a shooting incident in Washington, D.C., that left two National Guard members critically injured. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services said the suspension is indefinite and will remain until a full review of national security and vetting protocols is completed. Officials

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U.S. Bars South Africa From 2026 G20 Summit

By BPN News Desk November 27, 2025

U.S. President Donald Trump said on 26 November 2025 that his administration will not invite South Africa to the 2026 G20 summit in Miami. This comes in the aftermath of the U.S. boycott of the 2025 G20 summit held in Johannesburg. Mr. Trump cited what he described as South Africa’s refusal to transfer the G20 […]

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Trump Repeats Unverified India-Pakistan Peace Claim

By BPN News Desk November 6, 2025

US President Donald Trump again claimed that he successfully mediated a peace deal between India and Pakistan, including that “six or seven planes came down” in their conflict before the truce. Analysts and fact-checkers say there is no verified evidence of the downed-aircraft number or that U.S. mediation played the key role he describes. Claims […]