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US Approves $686 Million F-16 Upgrade for Pakistan

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

The United States has approved a $686 million Foreign Military Sales (FMS) package to upgrade and support Pakistan’s F-16 fighter fleet. The Defence Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) has formally notified the US Congress, triggering a 30-day review period before the agreement can move forward. What the Upgrade Package Includes The proposed package covers a wide […]

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US Seizes Large Oil Tanker Off Venezuela

By BPN News Desk December 11, 2025

The United States has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Donald Trump confirmed while speaking to the media. The operation was conducted by US federal agencies and maritime units in the Caribbean Sea as part of ongoing enforcement of sanctions against the Nicolás Maduro government. Dramatic Footage Released by Authorities […]

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US Criticises China Over Radar Incident, Backs Japan

By BPN News Desk December 10, 2025

The United States has criticised China after Japanese authorities reported that Chinese fighter jets aimed radar at Japanese military aircraft near Okinawa. The US called the incident dangerous and said such behaviour increases the risk of miscalculation in the region. Strong support for Japan The US State Department said its commitment to Japan is “unwavering” […]

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Two Telugu Students Die In US Apartment Fire

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

Two students from Telangana and Andhra Pradesh died in a major apartment fire in Birmingham late Friday night. The blaze broke out in a residential building that housed several Indian students. Fire And Rescue Operation According to officials, around ten students were staying in the apartment when thick smoke rapidly spread through the building. Firefighters […]

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US Supreme Court To Hear Birthright Citizenship Challenge

By BPN News Desk December 6, 2025

The US Supreme Court has agreed to hear a legal challenge involving an executive order that seeks to restrict birthright citizenship. The case will determine whether the federal government can deny automatic citizenship to children born in the United States if their parents do not have permanent immigration status. Case Concerns Fourteenth Amendment The legal […]

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US Cuts Work Permit Validity To 18 Months

By BPN News Desk December 5, 2025

The United States has reduced the validity of work permits for several immigrant categories from five years to 18 months. The change applies to both new permits and renewed permits issued on or after December 5. The decision affects refugees, asylum seekers, individuals with pending green card applications and other humanitarian applicants. Who Will Be […]

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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